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Dingleberry

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Oil catch tank query
« on: 05 November 2008, 15:32:14 »
After having a long hard think earlier today, would it be possible to add a catch tank to say the oil cap just to relieve some of the pressure in the cam/crankcase ? i was thinking this could possibly help the engine breath and prevent the cam cover gaskets from blowing ?
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Re: Oil catch tank query
« Reply #1 on: 05 November 2008, 15:56:40 »
There should be no pressure buildup if the existing breathers are clear (there should in fact be a slight vacuum in the crankcase). It's just a matter of checking them every so often and cleaning as required.

If oil is changed frequently and the car doesn't do too many short trips, the breathers stay clear IME.

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Re: Oil catch tank query
« Reply #2 on: 05 November 2008, 16:15:54 »
the only reason cam cover gaskets fail is because the current breathers are blocked!
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