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cntryman77 · 10-29-2012, 11:24 AM

ok, i have something strange happening & I'm trying to figure out what is going on...I have a Vararam & the Rx catch can & Rx breather cap...I had the Vararam first, so when I installed the catch can & breather cap, I took off the varavram breather & capped the line...everything has been on for over a year with no issues (yes the hoses are on right)...last night I could smell burning oil while out for a drive...when I popped the hood, the breather cap had oil dripping from the filter part...what could be causing this? I put the regular oil cap & vararam beather back on for now...I'll have to check the oil once the engine is cooled to see how much I've actually lost...should I be concerned & remove the catch can for now as well? I remember there was another thread saying the valve could get stuck, or the PVC orifice could get clogged

rydahog · 10-29-2012, 06:25 PM

contact RX they will assist you.

ChadG · 10-29-2012, 11:29 PM

I had a similar issue . . . I will have a hard time explaining but I talked to Tracy and he told me what to fix and it seems to have worked so try giving him a call. Best of luck let us know how it goes.

SC2150 · 10-30-2012, 11:23 AM

Easy fix....the orfice in the barb on the passenger side valve cover becomes clogged over time. It is easy to remove with a vice grips or plyers and then drill 7/64" the top single hole and both the bottom holes:

See how tiny those bottom holes are?

hunterv6 · 10-30-2012, 11:30 AM

since Tracy gave you before pics i thought i woud add some after pics

Soiledflame · 10-30-2012, 12:08 PM

I want to drill the orifice too but Im unsure how deep do I drill on both sides?

I had the exact same issue, except my breather exploded

I took off the breather and uncapped the drivers side as well, as I had all kinds of issues, oil leaking from driverside head gasket in addition oil inlet, and lots of fumes like you probably experienced. It was not discussed about drilling the holes until a month ago or something.

kjkjr27 · 10-30-2012, 12:33 PM

Hmm I should prob do this before I install mine huh.

its a syn · 10-30-2012, 12:39 PM

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

KMPrenger · 10-30-2012, 12:58 PM

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.

cntryman77 · 10-30-2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

Easy fix....the orfice in the barb on the passenger side valve cover becomes clogged over time. It is easy to remove with a vice grips or plyers and then drill 7/64" the top single hole and both the bottom ones

thanks Tracy, I'll do this as soon as it stops raining

JHall651 · 10-30-2012, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by its a syn

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

+1

ChadG · 10-30-2012, 10:43 PM

See? Tracy comes through yet again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

Easy fix....the orfice in the barb on the passenger side valve cover becomes clogged over time. It is easy to remove with a vice grips or plyers and then drill 7/64" the top single hole and both the bottom holes:

See how tiny those bottom holes are?

JHall651 · 10-30-2012, 10:54 PM

is this barb still used when Maggie FI is installed or is that the one that gets plugged off?

DON_RAFA · 10-31-2012, 07:31 AM

Worked for me

10-29-2012, 11:24 AM	#1
cntryman77 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newton Falls, OH Posts: 1,092	Rx breather cap "breathing" oil ok, i have something strange happening & I'm trying to figure out what is going on...I have a Vararam & the Rx catch can & Rx breather cap...I had the Vararam first, so when I installed the catch can & breather cap, I took off the varavram breather & capped the line...everything has been on for over a year with no issues (yes the hoses are on right)...last night I could smell burning oil while out for a drive...when I popped the hood, the breather cap had oil dripping from the filter part...what could be causing this? I put the regular oil cap & vararam beather back on for now...I'll have to check the oil once the engine is cooled to see how much I've actually lost...should I be concerned & remove the catch can for now as well? I remember there was another thread saying the valve could get stuck, or the PVC orifice could get clogged __________________ My build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126631

10-30-2012, 11:30 AM	#5
hunterv6 Always bet on Black Drives: 2011 turbo LS, 2012 f 150, Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord Nc Posts: 1,983	since Tracy gave you before pics i thought i woud add some after pics Attached Images __________________

10-30-2012, 12:33 PM	#7
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Hmm I should prob do this before I install mine huh. __________________ Twitch Youtube

10-30-2012, 12:39 PM	#8
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Could you please post a pic of where this is located on the valve cover. __________________

10-30-2012, 12:58 PM	#9
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	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. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-29-2012, 06:25 PM	#2
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	contact RX they will assist you.

10-29-2012, 11:29 PM	#3
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	I had a similar issue . . . I will have a hard time explaining but I talked to Tracy and he told me what to fix and it seems to have worked so try giving him a call. Best of luck let us know how it goes.

10-30-2012, 11:23 AM	#4
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Easy fix....the orfice in the barb on the passenger side valve cover becomes clogged over time. It is easy to remove with a vice grips or plyers and then drill 7/64" the top single hole and both the bottom holes: See how tiny those bottom holes are?

10-30-2012, 12:08 PM	#6
Soiledflame Drives: 2016 1LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 73	I want to drill the orifice too but Im unsure how deep do I drill on both sides? I had the exact same issue, except my breather exploded I took off the breather and uncapped the drivers side as well, as I had all kinds of issues, oil leaking from driverside head gasket in addition oil inlet, and lots of fumes like you probably experienced. It was not discussed about drilling the holes until a month ago or something.

10-30-2012, 10:54 PM	#13
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	is this barb still used when Maggie FI is installed or is that the one that gets plugged off? __________________ 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 Last edited by JHall651; 10-30-2012 at 11:32 PM.

10-31-2012, 07:31 AM	#14
DON_RAFA NY5THGEN Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS/A6/SIM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FAST LANE Posts: 858	Worked for me