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  1. qedqeq

    qedqeq Formula Junior

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    #1 qedqeq, May 7, 2016
    Hi all,

    Wondering if the oil vapour separator ever needs to be replaced? Does it clog up?

    I am currently changing out all the hoses, and going to be changing out the blowby hoses as well

    Regards
     
  2. Crowndog

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    #2 Crowndog, May 7, 2016
  3. qedqeq

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    Glad it helped.
     
  5. wildcat326

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    #5 wildcat326, May 7, 2016
    So to pick up where that discussion left off, what IS te best cleaning solution. Was thinking carb cleaner, maybe steam.
     
  6. qedqeq

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    #6 qedqeq, May 7, 2016
    I know that you got that wicked steam cleaner do-dad. you should try it with that and see what it does....

    For us regular non steam folks, I use a 50/50 mix of CLR/water, shake like a dry martini. rinse and repeat. then do the shake-shake with denatured alcohol. Then apply the internal coating as required. I will be using Redkote, just like the expansion tank that I just completed

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  7. Brian Harper

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    #7 Brian Harper, May 7, 2016
    Why would you use Redkote in there? I'd be worried that it flakes and gets dropped into the oil system and you'd never know it.
     
  8. wildcat326

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    #8 wildcat326, May 7, 2016
    Have a feeling I'll be throwing another part into the black powder coating pile.
     
  9. qedqeq

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    #9 qedqeq, May 7, 2016
    I have never had any issues with that stuff personally, it is durable and very pliable.

    On the hand, in this particular case you do make a point

    Regards
     
  10. mwr4440

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    #10 mwr4440, May 8, 2016
    The crap in them is scary.

    Plug the pipe ends.

    Fill with nuts and Oven-Off.

    Shake vigorously on and off for 10-15 minutes or so.

    Repeat with nuts and carb cleaner.

    Perhaps finish with acetone.

    Repaint. Reinstall.


    Remove and clean the hose/pipe back to the sump. It is probably full of really nasty sludge.
     
  11. Iain

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    #11 Iain, May 8, 2016
    Check it carefully for rust & perforation. I had one rot out & if you look there is a small hose that goes up to the plenum from it. If the thing is not airtight (because its got holes in it) then that's a source of unmetered air into the engine & it will screw up your idle mixture a bit I think.
     
  12. Brian Harper

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    #12 Brian Harper, May 8, 2016
    Most powder coaters use sand or glass blasting to remove old finishes. You do not want any trace at all of either sand or glass to ever get inside the separator because it dumps right into the oil sump and thus to expensive bits of your motor.

    I had a friend lose a new motor to this on a freshly restored motorcycle with a newly powder coated frame that uses frame tubes as the oil breather. Glass ate the bearings in under 2000 miles. Be careful!
     

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