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hunterv6 · 10-31-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by its a syn

Could you please post a pic of where this is located on the valve cover.

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Originally Posted by JHall651

+1

passanger side valve cover i will try to post a pick of location later tonite depending on how long i have to stay out for halloween.

pgustavson · 10-31-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Was intersted in this breather, but I've read enough "oil coming out" or "burning/smoke" stories with this breather that I'm not sure I want to do this mod any longer. Maybe down the road sometime.

The issue doesn't appear to be a problem with the breather per se, but with an OEM PCV component. The "oil-leaking" breather seems to expose the presence of a blockage elsewhere in the PCV system. I wonder how much oil collects in the trap on the OEM clean-air line when that orifice plugs up. The aesthetic improvement using the breather-cap was worth it to me because I didn't want to use the big retro-looking breather that came with the Vararam dangling off the OEM line. The breather cap is functionally equivalent with the exception of the oil-trap that exists on the OEM line (at least I think that's what the thing in the middle of the OEM line is)

Can't_C_Me · 10-31-2012, 09:18 AM

I don't have this issue but wouldn't mind pulling out the Dremel and opening things up. The breather has shown that it does relieve pressure from the engine. But if the PCV system isn't working properly it could lead the breather not to work properly. And this clogging PCV system was the resort to a club members car bottom end to blow open because the pressure had nowhere to go. AND he was stock 100%! Also recall a few months ago ( I think it was Baylor or Smoke1LT) someone before stating that their dip stick was smoking and kept popping out. After switching to the breather problem was solved. That's why a catch can and breather is a good buy for those modding. I just need picture also where this is located to handle it today while I'm off.

SC2150 · 10-31-2012, 09:26 AM

Cant....yours is already modified. ALL RX FI cars have this done.

GM has a TSB on this as well.

Bradrulz · 10-31-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

Cant....yours is already modified. ALL RX FI cars have this done.

GM has a TSB on this as well.

Great info Tracey! Can you post a picture or someone post a picture exactly where this is located on a 2011 V6? Would like to drill this out before seeing this with my breather cap. Also how far deep are we drilling?

cntryman77 · 10-31-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

I don't have this issue but wouldn't mind pulling out the Dremel and opening things up. The breather has shown that it does relieve pressure from the engine. But if the PCV system isn't working properly it could lead the breather not to work properly. And this clogging PCV system was the resort to a club members car bottom end to blow open because the pressure had nowhere to go. AND he was stock 100%! Also recall a few months ago ( I think it was Baylor or Smoke1LT) someone before stating that their dip stick was smoking and kept popping out. After switching to the breather problem was solved. That's why a catch can and breather is a good buy for those modding. I just need picture also where this is located to handle it today while I'm off.

The breather is there to allow the engine to pull air in, not to relieve pressure...it will allow pressure to vent if it gets too high (mine was leaking oil)...I'll try to get mine drill out this weekend (damn weather sucks)

Sikoriko · 10-31-2012, 11:38 AM

I guess being heavy handed on a stepper bit is out of the question?

JHall651 · 10-31-2012, 11:40 AM

Someone take their phone and snap a shot for crying out loud!

hunterv6 · 10-31-2012, 12:06 PM

^ i would but at work which is two hrs from my house where the car is. the pic i post were from a earlier thread so they were still stored on my pc. if no one post them before i get off i will put some on here.

pgustavson · 10-31-2012, 12:14 PM

Not my set-up, but it's at the rear of the passenger-side valve cover: (RED circle)

hunterv6 · 10-31-2012, 12:15 PM

Found a pic that may help if look to the left it under the black plastic vent line on the passenger side on valve cover

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Angrybird 12 · 10-31-2012, 12:52 PM

Is this just a 2010 and 11 LLT v6 problem or does the 2012 LFX V6 have the same issue?

JHall651 · 10-31-2012, 12:57 PM

Is this just a V6 problem?

SC2150 · 10-31-2012, 02:21 PM

It is all, but usually over time and the V8's dont have much issue unless forced induction or a big NA build. The picture of the LFX shows the location in the rear of the passenger side valve cover. You can easliy remove it by twisting and pulling up with a plyers or vace grip. Then you will see one hole in the top, two in the bottom.

10-31-2012, 09:18 AM	#17
Can't_C_Me Don't Sleep on My V6 Drives: 2016 C7 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxford, GA Posts: 3,596 View My Garage	I don't have this issue but wouldn't mind pulling out the Dremel and opening things up. The breather has shown that it does relieve pressure from the engine. But if the PCV system isn't working properly it could lead the breather not to work properly. And this clogging PCV system was the resort to a club members car bottom end to blow open because the pressure had nowhere to go. AND he was stock 100%! Also recall a few months ago ( I think it was Baylor or Smoke1LT) someone before stating that their dip stick was smoking and kept popping out. After switching to the breather problem was solved. That's why a catch can and breather is a good buy for those modding. I just need picture also where this is located to handle it today while I'm off. __________________

10-31-2012, 11:40 AM	#22
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	Someone take their phone and snap a shot for crying out loud! __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, Magna TVS2300, RX Catch Can, Borla S-Type, Pfadt Stage 4 w/ ZL Spec Sway Bars, ADM Custom Boost/AFR Gauges, Hurst Short Throw, Forgestar F14 Matte Black 20x11 & 20x9.5 Deep Concave all 4, Nitto Invo 315/35 & 275/40, Heritage Grill, Sparks Black Grill SS & Trunk SS, P13W Fog Lights (cool white) w/ DRL Harness, Blacked Out Brake light bezels, Xpel Smoke Light Kit

10-31-2012, 12:06 PM	#23
hunterv6 Always bet on Black Drives: 2011 turbo LS, 2012 f 150, Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord Nc Posts: 1,983	^ i would but at work which is two hrs from my house where the car is. the pic i post were from a earlier thread so they were still stored on my pc. if no one post them before i get off i will put some on here. __________________

10-31-2012, 12:14 PM	#24
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	Not my set-up, but it's at the rear of the passenger-side valve cover: (RED circle) __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator

10-31-2012, 12:15 PM	#25
hunterv6 Always bet on Black Drives: 2011 turbo LS, 2012 f 150, Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord Nc Posts: 1,983	Found a pic that may help if look to the left it under the black plastic vent line on the passenger side on valve cover Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Attached Images __________________

10-31-2012, 09:26 AM	#18
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Cant....yours is already modified. ALL RX FI cars have this done. GM has a TSB on this as well.

10-31-2012, 11:38 AM	#21
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	I guess being heavy handed on a stepper bit is out of the question?

10-31-2012, 12:52 PM	#26
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10-31-2012, 12:57 PM	#27
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	Is this just a V6 problem? __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, Magna TVS2300, RX Catch Can, Borla S-Type, Pfadt Stage 4 w/ ZL Spec Sway Bars, ADM Custom Boost/AFR Gauges, Hurst Short Throw, Forgestar F14 Matte Black 20x11 & 20x9.5 Deep Concave all 4, Nitto Invo 315/35 & 275/40, Heritage Grill, Sparks Black Grill SS & Trunk SS, P13W Fog Lights (cool white) w/ DRL Harness, Blacked Out Brake light bezels, Xpel Smoke Light Kit

10-31-2012, 02:21 PM	#28
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	It is all, but usually over time and the V8's dont have much issue unless forced induction or a big NA build. The picture of the LFX shows the location in the rear of the passenger side valve cover. You can easliy remove it by twisting and pulling up with a plyers or vace grip. Then you will see one hole in the top, two in the bottom.