Front diff breather - relocate?

[ActionYobbo]

I want to relocate the diff breather on the front diff from the side to the top. Any reason it is where it is? Any reason I cant plug that hole and make a new hole some where closer to the mount where the diff bolts to the frame?
The reason I ask is because its in the way. My motor hits it and I cant modify the oil pan anymore. I need to get the motor down 1 more inch and sideways toward the drivers side 1 more inch for the motor to fit with out modifying other parts

 

[Fix4Dirt]

i dont see why you cant, think the toyoter guys do that on the land cruisers etc. i dont see a reason why you cant relocate, wonder if the motor clearence etc wasnt enough if it was on the top? not sure.

 

[CDW6212R]

You can move it if the airflow inside is enough to vent all of it from another location.

Curious, what engine are you trying to stick in there?

I plan to drill and mount a drain plug in the pan at the bottom if there's room. It's a pain to make any attempt to get the old gear oil out, you can't do it without dropping the diff.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

You can move it if the airflow inside is enough to vent all of it from another location.

Curious, what engine are you trying to stick in there?

I plan to drill and mount a drain plug in the pan at the bottom if there's room. It's a pain to make any attempt to get the old gear oil out, you can't do it without dropping the diff.

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iirc he wanted to add a 3.8, but im not too sure.

 

[ActionYobbo]

Thanks for the picture. I see that I can put it on the other side but not on top.

 

[CDW6212R]

Very good. I posted the picture thinking it might help to point at another spot to relocate that vent. I might myself drill a hole in the bottom of the case for a drain plug, if I think it won't weaken it at all. I want to be able to R&R the gear oil once a year if I like.