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nuclear onion

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« on: 04 September 2007, 13:19:28 »

is there a how to for cleaning the breathers and throttle bodies on a v6.  I've not done it before and I want to be sure I do it right. the haynes manual is about as much use as a square ball bearing.
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Re: breather pipes
« Reply #1 on: 04 September 2007, 13:24:57 »

After spending several hours and several cans of carb cleaner on my breathers, I am of the opinion that the right thing to do is buy a new one from Vx, I believe that they are around £20-£30... the 'short' plenum needs only one box, the 'long' plenum has also the front bit but luckily that one is easy to clean.


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Re: breather pipes
« Reply #2 on: 04 September 2007, 13:27:00 »

The thread directly below this! ;D

Here is the guide;

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152598350
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« Reply #3 on: 04 September 2007, 17:36:25 »

Fantastic! thanks ;D
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Re: breather pipes
« Reply #4 on: 05 September 2007, 16:23:35 »

cleaned the breathers today.  I'm amazed at the amount of crud that came out of an apparently 'healthy' engine.  I'm glad I followed the advice of the people on here and got it done straight away. Thanks guys ;D
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Re: breather pipes
« Reply #5 on: 05 September 2007, 16:38:11 »

Hi how long did it take? looking to do my on Thursday did you need to get any new seals.

Glad it when well for you

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« Reply #6 on: 05 September 2007, 17:12:49 »

It took me a couple of hours but I was taking my time with it. I had to splash out on a torx socket set but all the seals looked reasonably new and in good condition so I took a chance and left them on.  I did smear a little fresh oil onto the O rings though, just to get a good seal. :y
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