Mortonm's 2001 Xterra Build
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mortonm
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I just got one from a local parts supplier, the nipple was actually a little stouter than what was on there, after 12 years through salty winters I am not surprised this one snapped off.
mortonm
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I just got one from a local parts supplier, the nipple was actually a little stouter than what was on there, after 12 years through salty winters I am not surprised this one snapped off.
mortonm
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Here are a few pictures from the weekend.
Parts set out ready to work
Walker exhaust, 2 pieces, y pipe and muffler/tailpipe assembly
Oil change stuff, brake rotors and pads (which I didn't end up need quite yet)
Installed
The exhaust was missing a mount, so we welded some flat stock onto the exhaust and bolted it to the stock mounting location
Here is where I finally ended up mounting the top of the breather tube, if the water gets any higher than this I have other issues than water in my diff. Still need a filter assembly to keep crud/rain water out of there
Parts set out ready to work
Walker exhaust, 2 pieces, y pipe and muffler/tailpipe assembly
Oil change stuff, brake rotors and pads (which I didn't end up need quite yet)
Installed
The exhaust was missing a mount, so we welded some flat stock onto the exhaust and bolted it to the stock mounting location
Here is where I finally ended up mounting the top of the breather tube, if the water gets any higher than this I have other issues than water in my diff. Still need a filter assembly to keep crud/rain water out of there
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mortonm
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Stock replacement, considered going performance but I figured the gains would be minimal and I have done the loud exhaust thing before, quiet is nice sometimes
Co-opski
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Snip......
Here is where I finally ended up mounting the top of the breather tube, if the water gets any higher than this I have other issues than water in my diff. Still need a filter assembly to keep crud/rain water out of there
Here is a small breather filter from Airaid that would fit nicer than some of the fish aquarium filter mods I've seen.
http://4wheelonline.com/Airaid_Breather_Filter.55070.260965
mortonm
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Thank you, I will look into those. I was thinking about using some balston air filters we have at work. This kight work better
mortonm
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My intent is to enjoy nature not tear through exhaust blaring. Ill leave the loud exhaust for cars
I got the rotors and pads off a guy for $80 with 4 plastic centre caps. I figure it was a pretty deal
mortonm
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I actually didn't end up putting them on. I couldn't remember how close they were to needing new pads rotors so I brought them anyways. The ones that were (and are) on the truck will last me awhile longer.
Did you ever get your brake issues sorted out ?
mortonm
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Yeah I feel mine are adequate. Don't feel unsafe but there is also no risk of me slowing down the earths rotation when I stomp on them either
