Vent crankcase pressure?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Daytona Beach/ Atlanta---- Good Ol' Florida Boy/ Georgia
Vent crankcase pressure?
I have a ZR1 and when I push it hard it push some oil out of the rear main seal. I'm assuming crankcase pressure is really high. What's the proper way to vent the system? I have one catch can on the car going from valley cover to behind the tb.
Also does this mean the seal is completely shot?
Also does this mean the seal is completely shot?
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
I think you should talk to the guys in the ZR1 Forum as they've likely dealt with that before unless your car is unusual. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-zr1-136/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-zr1-136/
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Daytona Beach/ Atlanta---- Good Ol' Florida Boy/ Georgia
I think you should talk to the guys in the ZR1 Forum as they've likely dealt with that before unless your car is unusual.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-zr1-136/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-zr1-136/
Racer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Garner NC
Definitely talk to the ZR1 guys. For an N/A car going turbo or S/C, many people use an oil cap breather and a check valve in the PCV hose. Some catch cans come with check valves as well. A ZR1 should already have a mechanism in place to prevent overpressurization of the crankcase.
