hi all
just wanted to know if you have to have the pipe which runs from the oil breather to the metering head,
i would like to block this pipe of and fit one of those mine crank case breathers to the bottom of the breather.
any help would be greatly appreciated
cheers

 

I have the pipe disconnected to the metering head,instead it runs into a catch tank (ie an old AP Racing brake fluid bottle ).Regards Micky

 

U can disconnect it, but it will need to go into a catch tank usually, as u'll blow some oil out. Good mod.

 

Have you got any pics please mate

 

can i have it venting to the atmosphere or will this cause problems due to there being an air leak.

how exactly do i plumb the catch tank in?
can i use any sort of tank or bottle?cheers

 

u need to block the metering head off.

 

what do you use to block off the metering head?

 

Just run the hose form the breather to the catchtank/bottle.
You need to block off the hole in the metering head,air CANNOT be allowed to get into the metering head here.
You can use any tank or bottle,all you want is something to catch the oil/water vapour.

 

I cut 1 cm off the end of the pipe that goes into the metering head,bunged a piece of dowling into it and used a jubliee clip to keep it in place.Regards Micky

 

Sorry,I have no pictures,but if you read what I've typed in this thread you'll know what I've done.Its very easy,take you about 10 minutes after work tonight mate .Regards Micky

 

What are the benefits of the above mod

 

You dont have youre engine ingesting oil,no oil coating in you're intercooler or boost pipes.Although to be honest,when I empty my catchtank all I see is condensated water vapour,as the engine is in good nick.Regards Micky

 

2 advantages.

First is that u are not feeding engine with oil to burn. An engine in good condition won't breath heavily though, mine barely at all, although ive seen others that piss out black smoke from breather. Oil in the combustion chamber is a major det causer.

Secondly, you will reduce crank case pressure, although not as much as with a proper swirl pot. This can help if u have problems with oil cap/disptick blowing off. You should see a reduction in oil consumption.