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Zetec Screamer....
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Coogee, WA
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Hi guys, i recently had a problem with my focus starting, took it to ford and got it fixed, or so they tell me...
But anyways, while goin through a routine oil check and other fluids, i noticed that this pipe running between the top right hand corner of the valve cover and into the airbox (pre-filter area) was disconnected at the valve cover. I knew where it went, because ive seen it there and always wondered WTF its for. I did find oil secretions across the engine bay which it seems obviously came from the valve cover and piping when it was d/c, but now im wondering, should i be concerned because its been d/c and i dont know for how long and a whole load of gunk n crap could have found its way into the cams and springs. The weird thing is also that the piping seems to go into the airbox, but pre filter... ![]() ANy insight would be appreciated. Tom |
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Candy White GTI
Join Date: Jan 2005
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most cars have that. my fiesta does aswell. its just a oil breather i believe.
Keep it connected or if u really dont like it you can get a tiny pod filter especialy for it. |
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Formerly ST170ish
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Down south
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It sucks out the oil/fuel vapour from the tappet cover.
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Zetec Screamer....
Join Date: Jan 2005
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So being not disconnected, theres no vacuum from the suction of air from the air box, so oil/fuel vapour cant be sucked out... This better not be bad. Tom |
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Suth
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Sunny Riverland
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Nothing bad will happen if its disconected, but it does void the cars ADR compliance if it is not connected to the airbox. All this stuff about emission control see.
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Yeah. It's just a pollution thing. You can (as mitch pointed out) just get a cute little filter pod instead... Some performance V8 guys tend to do that, as it looks nicer having a chrome filter pod sticking out of their rocker covers, instead of a pipe.
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: brisbane
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it also creates a slight vacuum in the engine which will help increase performance because compression is raised (so my performance mechanic said when he built my falcon v8)
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Formerly ST170ish
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Location: Down south
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If these fumes are not evacuated they will be eventually absorbed by the engine oil... |
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Thats true ST170ish, but if you change your oil regularly, that shouldn't be an issue.
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X-Series Club Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Thats the PCV valve hose. Generally causes a vaccuum leak on older cars if its not connected but I doubt it would cause too many problems on a new car, aside from the potential to suck in some unfiltered air.
Removing it and putting a filter in place will earn you a defect BTW. |
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Supes
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X-Series Club Moderator
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Location: Melbourne
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I know guys in X-Series falcons that have been defected for the same thing.
You can do it, but you won't gain a great deal and should you find yourself getting the once over near a modified car show/event where the guys that do know what their on about get assigned, then you will be defected and fined $500 for not having all the nessesary emissions gear connected. Not connected properly is one thing, putting a breather in its place is another. |
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Suth
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Sunny Riverland
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hey whippet, if we know to look out for it then they certainly do. not worth the hassle IMO.
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Phat-Euro
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Punchbowl BRO!
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GUYS HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU...
IT ONLY ILLEGAL IF THEY CATCH YOU! Russ
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Supes
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I have this to say on illegal mods: if you do it and get caught dont whinge like a bitch becasue you knew it was illegal in the first place....much like speeding.
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Suth
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Sunny Riverland
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Russ, your attitude to modding is great, and well documented too. Much like my insurance company not knowing about the expensive italian pedals on the focus.....
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