Breather Hose?

mhild

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Is the short rubber hose on the right, front side of the crankcase a breather hose of some type? I can't find it in any of the schematics of the engine. It hangs out the bottom of the skid plate, opposite the two hoses on the left side. Mine will drip a drop of oil periodically. Is this a concern?
 

WJBertrand

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I think that’s from the back of the water pump “tell tale” drain. There are two seals in there, one each for oil and coolant. Depending what’s dripping it tells which seal is leaking. Mine drips a drop of coolant occasionally. I’m just keeping an eye on it for now.


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ace50

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Lets clarify what's left or right on ANY vehicle. It is from the perspective of the DRIVER, not in front looking back at the vehicle!

Working on vehicles I hear all kinda crap from people, curb side, road side, left or right from the wrong perspective!

One of my pet peeves. The OP had it right........
 

mhild

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Lets clarify what's left or right on ANY vehicle. It is from the perspective of the DRIVER, not in front looking back at the vehicle!

Working on vehicles I hear all kinda crap from people, curb side, road side, left or right from the wrong perspective!

One of my pet peeves. The OP had it right........
Right Side, sitting on bike
 

mhild

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I think that’s from the back of the water pump “tell tale” drain. There are two seals in there, one each for oil and coolant. Depending what’s dripping it tells which seal is leaking. Mine drips a drop of coolant occasionally. I’m just keeping an eye on it for now.


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I believe you're right Jeff. It does come off the back of the water pump.
 

Bryce

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Mine has dropped a bit of oil into the skid plate... had the WP replaced under YES warranty ar 13mo. The new one drips too. Not enough to notice, so I dont worry about it
 
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