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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omega3000 on 23 September 2012, 19:08:13

Title: Breather Box
Post by: omega3000 on 23 September 2012, 19:08:13
Can the crank case breather box be removed and flushed out  :-\
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: feeutfo on 23 September 2012, 19:12:54
Yes but it's not worth the bother provided the small brass tube is clear ALL the way through. :)
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: OmegaGav on 23 September 2012, 19:16:31
Yes..... But don't point it at the misses washing whilst forcing carbcleaner through it ...............I know  ::)
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: omega3000 on 23 September 2012, 19:29:44
Any pics of the little blighter , hows it held on then  :-\

The brass connector was partially blocked last time i cleaned it but didnt work out how to take the breather box off to have a good poke around and flush it through .
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 23 September 2012, 19:32:58
Any pics of the little blighter , hows it held on then  :-\

I tend to let it soak in a blow of petrol slush it from side to side then blow out with air line :)
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: feeutfo on 23 September 2012, 19:33:47
See the guide. :)
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: feeutfo on 23 September 2012, 19:36:30
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90653.0
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: omega3000 on 23 September 2012, 19:45:37
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90653.0

 :y Just read it , four bolts then but like you say carb cleaner or such like will flush it in place , was just wondering what it looked like inside if that got blocked  ;) My mates was blocked solid with gunge , he wondered why he was smelling burning oil from his rocker's  ;D

Thanks all ..
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: Tony H on 23 September 2012, 21:31:08
Yes..... But don't point it at the misses washing whilst forcing carbcleaner through it ...............I know  ::)

Or have it pointing at someones caravan as I did at a Newent meet a couple of years ago!!  :o ;D
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: omega3000 on 24 September 2012, 10:03:25
Yes..... But don't point it at the misses washing whilst forcing carbcleaner through it ...............I know  ::)

 ;D
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: andyc on 24 September 2012, 11:31:48
Yes you can and you can even take the lid off and give it a proper clean, if you have the kit. I have three breather boxes with removable lids and i just swap the box for a clean one once a year

Andy
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: YZ250 on 24 September 2012, 13:17:18
Yes you can and you can even take the lid off and give it a proper clean, if you have the kit. I have three breather boxes with removable lids and i just swap the box for a clean one once a year

Andy

..............and a damn sight cheaper than buying a new one at over £91,  :y ................................................errrr................like I did ................before I saw Andy's bit about them in SSN.  ::) ::) :y
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: omega3000 on 24 September 2012, 14:01:25
Yes you can and you can even take the lid off and give it a proper clean, if you have the kit. I have three breather boxes with removable lids and i just swap the box for a clean one once a year

Andy

Do you mean i should drill the rivet out then replace with a screw  :-\
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: feeutfo on 24 September 2012, 14:45:33
That's what Andy did, yes. :)

Personally, as it's fiddly to get at, and needs sealant on re fitting, I'd leave it be. Provided its clear.

Mine was blocked and as I didn't know what was in there or how it worked, I removed it to see what the problem was. On inspection it was clear, IMO, that all I needed to do was be more forcefull with a thin sharp implement to clear the blockage. There is nothing in there to break as you can see.

The purpose of adding to the original guide really, was to show people what's in there. Ie not much. Although Andyc had his full of gunk going by his guide in straight6 news.

Up to you obviously but it should be possible to clear any blockage and flush any crap through, then change the oil.

I suppose a scoop out of the larger breather hole will tell you how gooped up it is, then go from there...? :-\
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: omega3000 on 24 September 2012, 15:00:58
Thanks chris , ill be on the lookout for one at the breakers then modify that one . Never had any sludge problems myself but always handy to keep a spare  ;)
Title: Re: Breather Box
Post by: YZ250 on 24 September 2012, 15:37:20
That's what Andy did, yes. :)

Personally, as it's fiddly to get at, and needs sealant on re fitting, I'd leave it be. Provided its clear.

Mine was blocked and as I didn't know what was in there or how it worked, I removed it to see what the problem was. On inspection it was clear, IMO, that all I needed to do was be more forcefull with a thin sharp implement to clear the blockage. There is nothing in there to break as you can see.

The purpose of adding to the original guide really, was to show people what's in there. Ie not much. Although Andyc had his full of gunk going by his guide in straight6 news.

Up to you obviously but it should be possible to clear any blockage and flush any crap through, then change the oil.

I suppose a scoop out of the larger breather hole will tell you how gooped up it is, then go from there...? :-\

Just thinking out loud here, relative to another thread, but as the early type gasket was replaced by sealant, what would be the symptoms of failing to seal the breather box correctly.  :-\