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Offline new2vw

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engine filters
« 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:
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Re: engine filters
« Reply #1 on: 09 July 2006, 21:42 »
errr... what?

What is a rocker cover filter?

Offline Uruk Hai

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Re: engine filters
« Reply #2 on: 09 July 2006, 21:55 »
It replaces the crankcase breather and filters the engine fumes instead of directing them back into the system

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Re: engine filters
« Reply #3 on: 09 July 2006, 21:57 »
an oil catch tank?
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Re: engine filters
« Reply #4 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

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Re: engine filters
« Reply #5 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...
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Re: engine filters
« Reply #6 on: 09 July 2006, 22:05 »
I don't really see the point of um but whatever blows yer hair back I suppose  :undecided:

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Re: engine filters
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: engine filters
« Reply #8 on: 09 July 2006, 22:56 »
oil catch tank it then if u insist on soing this lol

Offline new2vw

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Re: engine filters
« Reply #9 on: 10 July 2006, 05:31 »
thanks all... think i will give them a miss.... :laugh:
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