breather filter size for rocker cover? rep added

[aaronw]

just ordering one but dont have my car here to measure it.

 

[kieran.s gt]

9mm

 

[glanzanut]

9mm

you sure? has to be bigger than that surely?

 

[_iforget_glanza]

9mm

 

[ste-glanza]

ya 9mm im sure

 

[yiph]

yup, 9mm is the size of the connector, not the size of the filter itself

 

[sparky87]

are all mini air filters the same size?
for example will this do the job yes?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Air-Oil-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a11150b3e

 

[MARK@CMBAUTOS]

i always use these ones on folks starlets http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PIPERCROSS-Pe...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cb902488b
cause u usually find that u get oil residue threw the cheap ones cause they don't have a a meshed/filter inside them if u buy one with a rubber neck they slip strait on the rocker cover with a little bit hose slipped up the inside of them
or u can use the new style one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PIPERCROSS-Al...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bb97647d
that have a metal bottom and join it with a little bit of hose

 

[sparky87]

rite cool mate thanks alot for the info on that.
i will get 1 of thay piperX filters asap.
cheers again mark

 

[Paul_JJ]

Better if you get an oil catch tank for the breather, with the filter on top of the tank - this way it will keep all the bad stuff inside the tank and the filter won't get very dirty.

 

[dark_knight]

oil catch can

@Paul_JJ: x2 ^^
get a catch can mate, even if it's a custom one like mine..
it keeps your rocker cover neater/cleaner as the filter can at times let out coughs of oil..

 

[MARK@CMBAUTOS]

@Paul_JJ: x2 ^^
get a catch can mate, even if it's a custom one like mine..
it keeps your rocker cover neater/cleaner as the filter can at times let out coughs of oil..

x3 but for those folk who just want a filter id go piper all the way

 

[Rev]

Better if you get an oil catch tank for the breather, with the filter on top of the tank - this way it will keep all the bad stuff inside the tank and the filter won't get very dirty.

This link suggests filter should not be on top of the catch can.
http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?30562-Oil-catch-can-pics-%28engine-bay%29

 

[JasonGlanza]

and this saga continues......... so many have different ideas and till now still dont know whats the best setup to do it

 

[addz]

I have filter on top of rocker, and not once has it spat out oil

 

[sparky87]

haha gone back to the "catch can set-ups" iv read loads of things on here with people talking about the "set-up" lol
yeah i plan on getting a catch can but just at the mo i'll use a filter on the rocker cover not guna do any harm after all, plus i need it lol

 

[dac69er]

I have filter on top of rocker, and not once has it spat out oil

same here. i have seen plenty of oily ones ones on starlets so i decided to go with a stainless gauze filter when i fitted one to mine so i could clean it. it is still spotlessly clean with no sign of anything oily at all!!!!

 

[fowcbler]

Putting a breather on isn't really bad, it still lets the pressure in the crank case vent so in essence it still helps...however, with a catch can, you actually "suck" the excess vapors, moisture and gunk buildup out keeping your oil cleaner and longer. It also catches excess oil that is shot up through the crank case and rocker cover and preventing it from re-entering your intake system.

Heres some test evidence of the 2: http://www.importtuner.com/reviews/impp_0810_oil_catch_cans/index.html

 

[Paul_JJ]

This link suggests filter should not be on top of the catch can.
http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?30562-Oil-catch-can-pics-%28engine-bay%29

I prefer my way -) And it does work and I do have some oil/petrol mix in my catch tank!!! I only use the catch tank for the Breather side, the PCV valve is still in place and it does the job like it was setup originally - that is what I think is the best setup and road legal as well.

 

[MARK@CMBAUTOS]

You will usually find that you get heart and soul of the residual oil cheaper because they do not have AA mesh / filter inside them if u buy a non-slip rubber neck

same style as the piper model !