oil in air intake duct
#1
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I happened to take of my air intake and figured I would wipe it down since it seemed to be oily when I noticed the inside of it was covered in oil...
Is this normal?
The following pic what dripped out after I had already scrubbed the inside with a dish brush and soap.
Is this normal?
The following pic what dripped out after I had already scrubbed the inside with a dish brush and soap.
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and to make matters worse I broke this breather hose by closing the hood while it was at an angle...
JA-NCA3951CB - Breather Hose Full Load, XK8 Air Intake
JA-NCA3951CB - Breather Hose Full Load, XK8 Air Intake
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Hi
Yes the oil needs cleaning out yearly. There is a link in the DIY threat at the top of the thread list that gives a link to detailed instructions on this including cleaning the MAF and breather hoses. DiY_Document_Clean_MAFS.pdf
Yes the oil needs cleaning out yearly. There is a link in the DIY threat at the top of the thread list that gives a link to detailed instructions on this including cleaning the MAF and breather hoses. DiY_Document_Clean_MAFS.pdf
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Hi
Yes the oil needs cleaning out yearly. There is a link in the DIY threat at the top of the thread list that gives a link to detailed instructions on this including cleaning the MAF and breather hoses. DiY_Document_Clean_MAFS.pdf
Yes the oil needs cleaning out yearly. There is a link in the DIY threat at the top of the thread list that gives a link to detailed instructions on this including cleaning the MAF and breather hoses. DiY_Document_Clean_MAFS.pdf
Thanks for the link, coincidentally I had gotten a po455 code last month. After tearing down the drivers front wheel well to inspect the emissions recovery valve I found that simple little "Part-Load Breather Tube" on the left cam cover had become disconnected on its own.
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Thanks for the link, coincidentally I had gotten a po455 code last month. After tearing down the drivers front wheel well to inspect the emissions recovery valve I found that simple little "Part-Load Breather Tube" on the left cam cover had become disconnected on its own.
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Check the wire mesh/wool has not come adrift in the cam cover, very common, you can see it by shining a torch down the hole where the breather goes.
Alternatively get yourself a aluminium intake pipe and pipe the breather down the front of the engine, at least you will never get oil in your intake again
Alternatively get yourself a aluminium intake pipe and pipe the breather down the front of the engine, at least you will never get oil in your intake again
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As Tony says, check to make sure your oil separator is in place in your right-hand valve cover. Details here:
Oil in your airbox - might be an easier fix than you think FAQ
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When I had the cam cover off (6 months ago) the screen assembly was still there. When I look into the hole now I see a flat piece of aluminum, not the cams. So I believe the mesh and shield is still in place.
Just ordered a new filter and breather hose from xks unlimited this morning. It will be here tomorrow.
Just ordered a new filter and breather hose from xks unlimited this morning. It will be here tomorrow.
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