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Was thinking that with the " right " size drill and the fact that it is thin plate then a compromise might be found where the fitting would screw itself in much like a self tapper. Security not being too critical 'cos it isn't load bearing like a bolt........ Too tight too buy a tap I suppose !........ I like the idea of using a 1/8th bsp nut, it's obvious once someone tells you. Reckon I'll go down that route, thanks.

Nice one lads, at least I now have a good idea of what to do and how to get there ! Many thanks to you all.

Thanks everyone for the top help,I shall now be able to get the job done with the confidence that I am doing it right. Just one more thing, when drilling the thin metal plate on the top of the gearbox do you HAVE to use a 1/8th bsp tap or is there a suitable drill size that will be ok ( bearing in mind it is thin plate ) ? Once again many thanks.

Hi !!! Just wondering how the overdrive is working and is it noisy / whining ????..........Tell you why 'cos I was offered one like yours where the teeth on the small gear were worn to an uneven shape and a little blued off. I chose to hang off for a while and the bloke is holding it for me . Wondered if yours was ok 'cos if so then I would buy it and fit it. Hoping you could help me out and advise. Thanks. P.S. When fiting 'boxes put a liberal spread of grease on the gasket surfaces and the leaks will not come.

Have a fancy for some deep wading in all sorts of terrain but realise that extended breathers are required. Can anyone tell me who sells them for axles / gearboxes and anything else that requires doing ! Also, where are they fitted on the gearbox ? ( axles are obvious ! ) . Can I make my own to save lolly and if so what sizes of fittings and pipe do I need to get and where ??? Basically I am looking for all the info I can get to get the job done for the least amount of money 'cos her indoors has a tight grip on the pirse strings due to my ability to spend the gas and food money on " rusty oily junk " !!!!!!!. Help obviously needed. P.S. I heard someone going on about a manifold to tie all the bits together on the brething side ? anyone know what this is ? Thanks in advance from a novice .

Just an add on, Who sells extended axle breathers ? also gearbox breathers ? and more to the point how much do they cost ?

Yeah, me too, I'd love to hear from anyone who has done this. Where do they go and what thread fittings are used ? Do you use threaded holes that are already there or do you drill and tap them yourself ? Just a thought is there any thing else that should be modded ?