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Re: [Healeys] oil vent filter

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil vent filter
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:42:01 +0200
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I have used similar ones before. They keep some dirt out but will not 
keep the oil in, you will need a breather valve of some sorts.
Kees Oudesluijs

I Erbs schreef op 2-7-2014 22:22:
> http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=35&new=1
> Using this breather. see photo
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> Ira Erbs
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> On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Probably blow-by blasting oil from under the valve cover.  I presume
>> you're using the filter bass-ackwards of how it was intended; i.e. to stop
>> oil going out instead of filtering air going in?
>>
>> I installed a PCV valve when I put K&N filters on my BJ8.  Been glad ever
>> since I did it--lower oil consumption and less leaking from the rear mean
>> 'seal.'  BCS has a kit (at least, they used to).
>>
>> Bob
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>> Howdy all,
>>   I put a K&N vent filter on the T pipe on top of my valve cover. I have
>> expereinced a lot of oil mist condensation all over the engine bay. Good
>> news, nothing will rust, bad news I have oil all over the engine bay. Is
>> this due to high crankcase pressure or is this a normal, negative
>> consequence? The filter looks great, but the oil is a  major issue. I have
>> aftermarket K&N filters with no hose nipple to attach to the air filter. Am
>> I special or have other dealt with this issue?
>> Ira Erbs
>> IT Teacher
>> and Consultant
>> Portland, OR
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>> bMoney may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Jaguar than on a
>> bus.b
>> b FranC'oise Sagan
>> <https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1357577.Fran_oise_Sagan>
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