[Tigers] axle breather?

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Water in rear is a common problem for people, normally  non Tiger, who tow 
boats and back their cars/trucks down launching ramps to  launch a boat. 
Water gets in and the rear burns out unless fluids are changed  quite often. If 
you buy any used vehicle with a trailer hitch it would be wise  to check 
the rear for this potential problem.
Mark
 
 
In a message dated 10/27/2009 11:55:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
atwittsend at verizon.net writes:

Owain,
Even though you can't find your axle vent, water  found mine.  I recall a 
vague story from the previous owner where he  sold the Tiger, then took it 
back for failure of payment.  There was  something said about the car being 
thrashed and coming to a stop in a  creek etc.  At the time I knew I was 
buying a basket case and thought  little of it.

However, upon closer inspection I found the pinion flange  to wobble quite 
a 
bit.  When I pulled the rear cover off the gear oil  was a creamy white 
which 
of course indicated water.  Anyway, the  bearings, gears and even the 
carrier 
was shot.  One of the bearings  had rotated on the carrier and the surface 
was worn about .010  undersize.

While I have not heard any other complaints, the hole itself  is poorly 
sealed and is vulnerable to allowing water in.  Perhaps a  4X4 shop might 
have a solution. Otherwise using a fine tap to allow a  threaded nipple and 
a 
hose will allow venting, but properly placed, water  shouldn't easily get 
in.

Tom  
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