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RyanR
 


Member Since: 29 Apr 2018
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Canada 2007 Discovery 3 4.0 V6 Petrol SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Damaged mystery item in engine bay

Today I heard what sounded like a radiator fan blade clipping something in the engine bay. When I had a look, I found this bouncing away on the alternator belt. Seems like it was a tube that went to this capped elbow fitting.

Can anyone tell me what it is and what problems I should be expecting? Tube is worn through in several spots.

2007 V6 SE Petrol

Thank you.  
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rrhool
 


Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3




I think that's your front axle breather? Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
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RyanR
 


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Any concern to keep driving while I source the part. It it tied up high now and won't be wading any water.  
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KevinD3
 


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England 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Just tie it somewhere safe, make sure pipe isn’t crushed and restricting air flow. 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey

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Sea Raider
 


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Its had the modded part fitted
Just cable tie it out the way  
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

not a worry unless you go thru deep water  
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RyanR
 


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Should I be good to just cut the breather tube off below the damage, 8" or so and reinstall the cap? Or is a new breather tube recommended to have the factory length.  
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KevinD3
 


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Factory length or greater. It allows the diff to “breath” so is set at the highest point of the engine bay to prevent water going down into your diff. If you shorten you’re at risk. Some guys eve extend them up to the roof for water crossing drives Smile you should be able to find some hose to extend back to original position. 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey

My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕  
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