How to Install a Vent Hose on Final Drive?

[Mark R.]

I wish to remove the final drive vent, and install a hose to raise the vent opening a bit higher, like under the tank, as I anticipate potential water crossings this year that might be a couple of feet deep, and I don't want water sucked into the vent if I go through deep water. Does the vent simply unscrew from the final drive housing? Any one have experience removing it?

Thanks.

Mark R.
Albuquerque

 

[limey]

Done lots of water crossings with no problem. ::021::









As you can see on my avatar .

 

[Ramseybella]

Looks like it, how I don't know.. ???

 

[jimmy z]

Looks like press fit to me from drawing ,but someone who removed thiers chime in.Jim

 

[2112]

This was a fairly common modification for Moto Guzzi Stelvio's which were prone to getting water mixed in with the bevel box oil in certain conditions. On the Guzzi it just so happend it was the same thread as a brake hose, so a doddle of a job to do. On the S10 I see no threads, so as has been mentioned earlier it could be a press fit and a right sod to get out !

 

[klunsford]

I have done many water crossing up to half way up on the motor. I checked the final drive afterwards and found no signs of water at all. I really think as long as you are moving and not stopped, you should be fine.

 

[Random ride]

Is there some sort of check valve in the vent that allows the air to escape and not let liquids in? It would be pretty simple with a ball of the proper weight.

 

[528Hz]

has to be a one way valve, otherwise it would fill up with water. I've submerged mine several times as well, no water inside, yet it's breathing

Is there some sort of check valve in the vent that allows the air to escape and not let liquids in? It would be pretty simple with a ball of the proper weight.

 

[scott123007]

You guys crack me up...
This is not a crankcase breather for crying out loud. Do any of you realize how small that hole is? It is for MINOR pressure/vacuum differences in the pumpkin. You could probably submerge it for hours and barely get a teaspoon in there.

 

[limey]

You guys crack me up...
This is not a crankcase breather for crying out loud. Do any of you realize how small that hole is? It is for MINOR pressure/vacuum differences in the pumpkin. You could probably submerge it for hours and barely get a teaspoon in there.

::026::

 

[klunsford]

::026:: or +2

 

[Big Blu]

::026:: or +2

+ 3... just ride it, it will be OK, it's a Yamaha not a BMW! :-[ ;D

Paul

 

[jimmy z]

Yeah,but we have to take it apart,so we see how it works!!! LOL ,Jim

 

[Mark R.]

I had to ask, because on 4X4 trucks the axles are vented with a hose that goes up to at least the top of the frame, to keep water from getting sucked in the pumpkins. The water cools down the differential and in goes the water. If there is an adequate valve on our bikes, I would be satisfied with that answer.

 

[Andylaser]

just ride it, it will be OK, it's a Yamaha not a BMW! :-[ ;D

Paul

Pretty much sums it up.

 

[SuperCal]

I've had my Tenere deep enough to get water in the engine (knew i was in trouble when the water was over the seat) and the final drive never got any water in it...

 

[Ramseybella]

+ 3... just ride it, it will be OK, it's a Yamaha not a BMW! :-[ ;D

Paul

Damn Paul, maybe hope for you yet on getting another Super-T? ::003::

 

[Big Blu]

Damn Paul, maybe hope for you yet on getting another Super-T? ::003::

A little levity here can't be a bad thing... )
Ya never know what might be next, but it's a very rare event to see a repeat in my garage. There are just soooooo many good options available and I want to try them all.


Paul