Solution for leaking differential breather
03-13-2006 | 04:14 PM
#21
So how is the fluid going to get back to the diff? It's great that you aren't letting it puke out onto the track, but the diff will still run low/dry while the catch tank is full of fluid.
03-13-2006 | 05:01 PM
#22
Originally Posted by racin
So how is the fluid going to get back to the diff? It's great that you aren't letting it puke out onto the track, but the diff will still run low/dry while the catch tank is full of fluid.
BTW, Nick, have you ever measured your diff fluid temps?
03-13-2006 | 05:16 PM
#23
Originally Posted by EnthuZ
Last week I installed a catch tank "JUST LIKE MINE" in Jacks 350Z. I moved the mounting points a bit for ease of tapping the crossmember. He decided not to go with his aeroquip fittings, and just let me do my thing.
His install is 100% complete. Blue LockTited to 48 in-lbs. The OEM rubber hose is already at a perfect length. It's attachment just clears the filter. And, the filter has enough clearance to be changed without removing the tank. He is currently running his OEM muffler with it's built in air deflector, and it cleared without any issues.
Getting ready to do it again on StaticCling's Z this weekend. ALL the kinks have been worked out!
Some new pics:
His install is 100% complete. Blue LockTited to 48 in-lbs. The OEM rubber hose is already at a perfect length. It's attachment just clears the filter. And, the filter has enough clearance to be changed without removing the tank. He is currently running his OEM muffler with it's built in air deflector, and it cleared without any issues.Getting ready to do it again on StaticCling's Z this weekend. ALL the kinks have been worked out!
Some new pics:
03-13-2006 | 07:14 PM
#24
Sweet, can't wait for the install. Mine is the super sexy titanium HKS oil catch can. I might also have the Quaife installed by then as well.
For me, it did not lose all that much fluid. However it started to smell terrible as it just sat in that crossmember. This should provide an eaiser way to dispose/contain the runout.
I heard that you were getting a new ride Zillinois. I wonder if it could tow perhaps a Z and a Diasio at the same time . See you this weekend.
So how is the fluid going to get back to the diff?
I bought another red 350!! F350 that is.
. See you this weekend.
03-13-2006 | 07:47 PM
#25
You guys are just over filliling your diffs... when the fluid starts dripping from the fill hole, let all of the excess come out (about 1-2 min) before plugging it up. You'll notice much less (if any) excess runoff.
03-13-2006 | 08:06 PM
#26
Originally Posted by StaticCling
Sweet, can't wait for the install. Mine is the super sexy titanium HKS oil catch can. I might also have the Quaife installed by then as well.
For me, it did not lose all that much fluid. However it started to smell terrible as it just sat in that crossmember. This should provide an eaiser way to dispose/contain the runout.
I heard that you were getting a new ride Zillinois. I wonder if it could tow perhaps a Z and a Diasio at the same time . See you this weekend.
For me, it did not lose all that much fluid. However it started to smell terrible as it just sat in that crossmember. This should provide an eaiser way to dispose/contain the runout.
I heard that you were getting a new ride Zillinois. I wonder if it could tow perhaps a Z and a Diasio at the same time
. See you this weekend.03Z33, these guys are cooking their differentials from repeated 20/30 minute sessions hot lapping. Heavily stressed differentials spew oil and the catch can is a good way to be polite to other drivers by keeping your fluids off the track.
03-13-2006 | 09:16 PM
#27
I have not measured the temps, though I'm embarrassed to say that. I'm told the NISMO rear cover is good for a temp drop of about 30 degrees (F).
I had to re-fill the diff after every racing weekend due to all the fluid loss. This year, the whole system is being upgraded to include a cooler and electric pump, as well as the NISMO finned cover and a catch can. Transmission is being cooled as well. Unfortunately, progress on the car has been remarkably slow due to lack of time to dedicate to it.
I had to re-fill the diff after every racing weekend due to all the fluid loss. This year, the whole system is being upgraded to include a cooler and electric pump, as well as the NISMO finned cover and a catch can. Transmission is being cooled as well. Unfortunately, progress on the car has been remarkably slow due to lack of time to dedicate to it.
03-13-2006 | 10:41 PM
#28
Yes, I'll be going to BFJ's this Saturday to install StaticCling's catch tank. Hope he will help me install my Stillen engine torque dampener. Geoff, congrats on the BFT! 
03Z33, trust me, we are NOT overfilling our diffs! Overdriving, absolutely!
03Z33, trust me, we are NOT overfilling our diffs! Overdriving, absolutely!
03-14-2006 | 09:37 AM
#29
If we were overfilling them, than we would only be loosing fluid on the first session. I continually watch my fluid **** out after all of my sessions throughout a weekend. At the end of the weekend, my diff is clunky and loud and I have to fill her up before my trip home. Strange thing is that I can get her to leak after what I consider to be an easy session. And it seems to be be worse on high speed tracks.
03-14-2006 | 01:44 PM
#31
Originally Posted by 03Z33
You must all be running stock viscous lsd's? You may want to upgrade to a clutch style lsd, and the Nissan Motorsports finned cover doesn't hurt either...
Ha, I wish. I have a nismo lsd and finned diff cover.
03-14-2006 | 09:06 PM
#33
Originally Posted by EnthuZ
Ditto! Plus I'm running a 350EVO 3.9. And I've not run R compounds.......yet!
It didn't spit fluid until I changed out the stock VLSD.
Last edited by Redfoot; 03-14-2006 at 09:08 PM.
03-14-2006 | 09:35 PM
#34
That's weird, because I beat my car to a pulp, full throttle drifting with my diff set to 2-way full lock and not moving so very little airflow... I don't get any overflow as long as I use the good fluid (Kaaz) and don't over fill it...
I ran a track event at buttonwillow (full track) where my brembos cooked a brand new set of Hawk blue pads in two sessions, and I never had any diff fluid leak out... just surprised that's all
I ran a track event at buttonwillow (full track) where my brembos cooked a brand new set of Hawk blue pads in two sessions, and I never had any diff fluid leak out... just surprised that's all
03-19-2006 | 06:50 PM
#36
Thanks Nate!
I recently installed #3. Not nearly as cool as the 1st 2 CandyApple Raspberry Red oil tanks, but the bronze look works with his Stillen exhaust!
But it is a HKS, with a sticker, so not sure which will be faster.....racing red. or stikered?
Forgot the formula........
Found out that the volume full tube is visible through the wheels!
I recently installed #3. Not nearly as cool as the 1st 2 CandyApple Raspberry Red oil tanks, but the bronze look works with his Stillen exhaust!
But it is a HKS, with a sticker, so not sure which will be faster.....racing red. or stikered? Forgot the formula........Found out that the volume full tube is visible through the wheels!
03-19-2006 | 07:07 PM
#37
Originally Posted by EnthuZ
Thanks Nate!
I recently installed #3. Not nearly as cool as the 1st 2 CandyApple Raspberry Red oil tanks, but the bronze look works with his Stillen exhaust! But it is a HKS, with a sticker, so not sure which will be faster.....racing red. or stikered? Forgot the formula........
Found out that the volume full tube is visible through the wheels!
I recently installed #3. Not nearly as cool as the 1st 2 CandyApple Raspberry Red oil tanks, but the bronze look works with his Stillen exhaust!
But it is a HKS, with a sticker, so not sure which will be faster.....racing red. or stikered? Forgot the formula........Found out that the volume full tube is visible through the wheels!
03-19-2006 | 07:13 PM
#38
I recently installed #3
Next up, front brake cooling.
03-19-2006 | 07:18 PM
#39
these are way to high class
I just put a 3' hose in place of the 1' hose that the brilliant nissan engineers ran from the diff. We'll see if that will keep me from pissing fluid into the chassis. I'm hoping it flows back into the diff when things cool down. I'll put a catch can on if this doesn't do the trick.
I just put a 3' hose in place of the 1' hose that the brilliant nissan engineers ran from the diff. We'll see if that will keep me from pissing fluid into the chassis. I'm hoping it flows back into the diff when things cool down. I'll put a catch can on if this doesn't do the trick.
03-19-2006 | 07:21 PM
#40
Originally Posted by zillinois
Another sweet install Bruce! You are really getting amazing at install on these. I feel left out without a catch can. Maybe I could put one on the Diasio. Next weekend we will actually do something on your car!!
So, next weekend while I'm at work, you'll swap back in my race suspension?
While you're at it, be sure to install the Nismo long wheel studs & the new a-arms! Working MOST weekends sucks!
