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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: damon80 on 14 April 2009, 11:32:34

Title: Breathers
Post by: damon80 on 14 April 2009, 11:32:34

Hi Folks,

I'm going to have a crack at cleaning out the breathers today.

I've had a look at the maintenance guide, which is very useful.  But, I can't see how you'd get access to the breather box - is it something I'd need to take the scuttle off to get to?

Also, I don't have any carb cleaner - would WD40 do the job??

Cheers  :y

Title: Re: Breathers
Post by: ians on 14 April 2009, 11:54:09

You need carb cleaner -  WD40 is a water dispersant, not a cleaner.

It is possible just removing the plenum, although can be a bit fiddly getting the hoses and clips on and off.

Title: Re: Breathers
Post by: damon80 on 14 April 2009, 12:00:31

Cheers Ian - will have a dabble later on

Title: Re: Breathers
Post by: jjleonard on 14 April 2009, 12:51:37

If you're feeling brave (and doing the cam cover gaskets at the same time!) removing the driver side cam cover makes it a lot easier to get to.

Removing the large breather pipe that splits into two at the plenum breather box can be a pig if the cam cover and assorted other gubbins is in the way. :y