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I was gonna ask if i could just block off the inlet... i was pretty sure the only reason for it in the first place was to vent the crank case w/o spilling oil on the ground.
I was pretty sure i could just block it off and run a hose from the crank case down to the sub frame to vent onto the ground.
This is correct no? The inlet has no purpose other than emissions right? They only routed it to the intake to burn off the expelling oil and gasses from the crankcase for emissions purposes right?
As long as the crank case has a vent it should be fine no?
Well i glued the sucker back on, on saturday with jb weld plastic weld. Gonna check it for strength and try to put the tube on and drive it around in a day or two. If it doesnt stick im gonna drill it out and and either put in a metal hose barb or just block it off and run a breather filter on the outlet of my oil catch can.
Last edited by Liter of cola; Mar 27, 2017 at 01:13 AM.
"Lastly, if you want to ditch the chance of oil getting back into your motor via the PCV system altogether; its also pretty simple. Get a catch can, and instead of routing that outlet hose of the catch can back into your intake track simply put one of those little breather filters on it. This allows the air pressure to escape as intended, but still collects and keeps the oil in the can. In the even that it does make it past the catch can, it will just make a little smudge on the underside of your hood you can wipe off easily (although that likely wont happen). You are keeping the ground and your car free of unwanted oil and everyone is happy."
^according to that random guys post as long as the crank case has somewhere to vent your good.
Last edited by Liter of cola; Mar 27, 2017 at 02:32 AM.
I was gonna ask if i could just block off the inlet... i was pretty sure the only reason for it in the first place was to vent the crank case w/o spilling oil on the ground.
I was pretty sure i could just block it off and run a hose from the crank case down to the sub frame to vent onto the ground.
This is correct no? The inlet has no purpose other than emissions right? They only routed it to the intake to burn off the expelling oil and gasses from the crankcase for emissions purposes right?
As long as the crank case has a vent it should be fine no?
Well i glued the sucker back on, on saturday with jb weld plastic weld. Gonna check it for strength and try to put the tube on and drive it around in a day or two. If it doesnt stick im gonna drill it out and and either put in a metal hose barb or just block it off and run a breather filter on the outlet of my oil catch can.
The port you repaired is a vacuum source. It's required for your PCV system whether you use the stock system, or a modified version of it, like a catch can. If you block it off, you lose the vacuum source for your PCV or catch can. Venting or release of the crankcase gasses occur at both valve covers and at the PCV check valve (the other end of the hose that was connected to the broken nipple).
Do you know if I need any gaskets or every thing "o" rings?
It won't come with anything. The eight rubber seals around each intake runner, and the seal for the throttle body can actually be reused depending on their condition. But if you're not comfortable doing that, you can always buy the eight intake runner seals and reuse the rest. You'll transfer the sensors from the old to new, and there is a rigid tube that attaches on the rear of the manifold. When you look at the new one, you'll see how pushing the red collar in will release the tube.
It won't come with anything. The eight rubber seals around each intake runner, and the seal for the throttle body can actually be reused depending on their condition. But if you're not comfortable doing that, you can always buy the eight intake runner seals and reuse the rest. You'll transfer the sensors from the old to new, and there is a rigid tube that attaches on the rear of the manifold. When you look at the new one, you'll see how pushing the red collar in will release the tube.
the car has 11k miles, I am hopeful that the rings should be ok
I just installed my Elite can and wondered if yours snapped trying to push the rubber PVC hose over the stop (the part that catches the spring latch on the stock PVC hose). I can see where that might happen.
Last edited by LivinTheDream; Mar 28, 2017 at 03:42 PM.
Reason: b/c I can't spell sometimes
I just installed my Elite can and wondered if yours snapped trying to push the rubber PVC hose over the stop (the part that catches the spring latch on the stock PVC hose). I can see where that might happen.
Mine snapped off while trying to remove the stock hose, couldnt fit my finger in to get at the release had to use a flat head and while pullin off the crankcase side the manifold side snapped off, i recomend releasing the manifold side first to prevent this and use oil to lube up the process of applying the elite hose.
I tried to put on the elite hose on my "repaired" inlet and it snapped off again.
Can i get instructions on how to remove the manifold cuz im gonna have to drill it out and thread in a metal fitting.
Last edited by Liter of cola; Mar 31, 2017 at 06:58 AM.
I snapped mine removing the stock hose. The trick is to release both ends at the same time. Got a stock manifold for under $200 shipped and replaced it in under 2 hours.
Mine snapped off while trying to remove the stock hose, couldnt fit my finger in to get at the release had to use a flat head and while pullin off the crankcase side the manifold side snapped off, i recomend releasing the manifold side first to prevent this and use oil to lube up the process of applying the elite hose.
I tried to put on the elite hose on my "repaired" inlet and it snapped off again.
Can i get instructions on how to remove the manifold cuz im gonna have to drill it out and thread in a metal fitting.
"im gonna have to drill it out and thread in a metal fitting."
How do you plan to stop the drilled out material from falling into the intake manifold?
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