>Definitely replace it. It is a vent for the gearbox. As others have said
>it lets hot air out. It also stops rubbish being drawn back in. Its a
>standard Nissan part you should be able to get anywhere,
>
>Noel Finden
>70 2000 Australia
>At 10:01 am 6/12/99 -0800, Daniel Neuman wrote:
>>Hello All,
>>
>> I was degunking my 5-speed transmission yesterday and this little
>>plastic vent lookingn thing broke off from the top side of the case?? I have
>>no idea what it is but when I put the transmission on its side oil came
>out of
>>the hole?? What was it?? Does it have to be replaced?? How do I replace it??
>> Thanks,
>> Daniel 69 2000
I just talked to Jim Grimes at Courtesy (800/527-1909) and the trans and
diff vents are still available. Under $5.00/each. He'll order some so
they'll be on hand.
Why not roll your own using a couple of brass fittings? I may be
overlooking something, but the nylon OEM ones are bound to age and break
over time.
Back to editing. I gotta turn this computer off.
HTH, Ron
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Dallas/Ft. Worth
'71 510 2-dr (Prepared class autocrosser)
'73 510 2-dr (Street Toy)
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