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breather filter?

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:16 pm
by dinoxor
Lately my check engine light is turning on more and more frequently as I rev my engine to high rpm.

But, due to budget, I could not afford to make an oil catch can at the moment but rather resolved to a more temporary solution until funding is sufficient.

I installed a 12mm breather filter
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However, this is how my set-up looks like.
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Are there any drawbacks to this setup?
I know eventually the filter is going to drip oil but I placed it in a location where the oil will (hopefully) have the least effect on the engine.

Any input will be great.
Thanks!

Re: breather filter?

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:50 pm
by Bostonlara
what codes?

Re: breather filter?

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 12:45 pm
by dinoxor
P0171
I should have mentioned this thread is a continuation from my last thread here:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53939

Re: breather filter?

PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:07 pm
by ToyoSolV6
Thats better than having oil drenching the maf, other wise oil coming out of there means worn piston rings, prepare yourself for a rebuild in the next few years.

Re: breather filter?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:02 am
by dinoxor
Sweet thanks for the heads up!

Re: breather filter?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:09 am
by SirThomas88
The drawback is that your blow-by is not being sucked out. Shouldn't really be a problem. But having your blow-by actively sucked out is preferable to it building up in pressure and evacuating itself.

I got my oil-air separator from JEGS for less than $50.

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http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-Air-Oil-Separator/763433/10002/-1

Check it out!

BTW, I believe there are TWO blow-by evacuation ports (or whatever the heck they're called). I have my oil-air separator hooked up to two vacuum lines coming off the engine. One in the front as shown in your picture, and one that comes from the back head.

Re: breather filter?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:17 am
by SirThomas88
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Re: breather filter?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:31 am
by PlateLunch
^^^Nice! Do you find that the one on the PCV line affects your S/C performance at all!