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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: new2vw on 09 July 2006, 21:12

Title: engine filters
Post by: new2vw on 09 July 2006, 21:12

hi all.. can i fit a rocker cover fillter ,and a isv fillter to my 8v digifant ??? and do away with all pipe work?? :: :rolleyes:

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 09 July 2006, 21:42

errr... what?

What is a rocker cover filter?

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: Uruk Hai on 09 July 2006, 21:55

It replaces the crankcase breather and filters the engine fumes instead of directing them back into the system

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: Dizzie on 09 July 2006, 21:57

an oil catch tank?

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: Uruk Hai on 09 July 2006, 22:01

No its like a tiny air filter that goes on the end of the crankase breather, I'll try and find a pic

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: Dizzie on 09 July 2006, 22:03

yeah you can fit those. they have a habit of blowing oil all over the engine now and then...

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: Uruk Hai on 09 July 2006, 22:05

I don't really see the point of um but whatever blows yer hair back I suppose  :undecided:

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 09 July 2006, 22:07

sorry completely mis-read, didn't see it was an 8v.

It's just a breather, nothing good about them, and tbh completely pointless, they will just chuck oil everywhere.

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 09 July 2006, 22:56

oil catch tank it then if u insist on soing this lol

Title: Re: engine filters
Post by: new2vw on 10 July 2006, 05:31

thanks all... think i will give them a miss.... :laugh: