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philthy · 11-29-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I first pulled off the hose, it just snaps on, then I took my Vice Grips and got a hold of the silver barbed thing near where it goes into the valve cover and pulled up on it.

Tried to remove the metal part and it wont budge. Will not twist or pull out!

nyrfan · 11-29-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by philthy

Tried to remove the metal part and it wont budge. Will not twist or pull out!

It take some work but it does come out.

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philthy · 11-29-2012, 03:12 PM

A lot of work apparently....skinned the hell out of my knuckles when the pliers slipped off.

I was afraid it would crush if I tried harder. Did you twist too while pulling? Maybe spray something on it to loosen up?

mhog · 11-29-2012, 09:35 PM

I did this mod to my car now it whistles. Sounds like a boiling tea pot. Anyone else?

Bradrulz · 11-29-2012, 09:39 PM

It would drive me insane if it made a whistle. I was thinking of drilling out he orifice, but now not sure

kjkjr27 · 11-29-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradrulz

I would drive me insane if it made a whistle. I was thinking of drilling out he orifice, but now not sure

It is def worth it atleast checking to make sure it isn't clogged and just clean it

Angrybird 12 · 11-30-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mhog

I did this mod to my car now it whistles. Sounds like a boiling tea pot. Anyone else?

I did it and no whistle. I haven't heard of anyone else with the problem either.

h2oplay · 11-30-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mhog

I did this mod to my car now it whistles. Sounds like a boiling tea pot. Anyone else?

Make sure your catchcan valve is closed..

pgustavson · 11-30-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by philthy

A lot of work apparently....skinned the hell out of my knuckles when the pliers slipped off.

I was afraid it would crush if I tried harder. Did you twist too while pulling? Maybe spray something on it to loosen up?

I grabbed it with the pliers jaws on the flange of the orifice. The flange was grasped in the grooves of the pliers jaw. (Imagine an alligator holding a trash can lid by its edges...maybe that helps???) In other words, the pliers came in from directly above, not from the side. Actually, I used channel-locks because straight pliers wouldn't clear the cowl, but the idea is the same. I wiggled it a little while pulling straight up. No spray lube necessary.

pgustavson · 11-30-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mhog

I did this mod to my car now it whistles. Sounds like a boiling tea pot. Anyone else?

Any chance you crushed the orifice nipple slightly, and now there is a leak??? Have you checked the hose connector? Maybe it isn't totally snapped in place

TooCool5 · 11-30-2012, 10:58 AM

I just sprayed mine out and cleaned the holes out with close to the same size drill.
Works great, no whistle. Prior to that I had a slight whistle for a few min. at start up.

mhog · 11-30-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pgustavson

Any chance you crushed the orifice nipple slightly, and now there is a leak??? Have you checked the hose connector? Maybe it isn't totally snapped in place

I don't think I crushed it. I inspected it after I pulled it out. Im gona try cleaning it out again and see if that works. If not I will put in a new one.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 12-01-2012, 02:50 PM

All this talk has me nervous now. I took a picture of mine. This is what it usually looks like after about 4k miles of drag racing, spirited driving, etc. I put a paper towel in between the grooves and had a little oil on it. Also, the bottom of it where it screws on and off always seems to have some oil on it. Should I be concerned? I've never had any issues.

hunterv6 · 12-01-2012, 03:05 PM

No you should not be concerned it very common to have a little oil on a breather filter Rx or any other for that matter.

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11-29-2012, 03:12 PM	#101
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 821 View My Garage	A lot of work apparently....skinned the hell out of my knuckles when the pliers slipped off. I was afraid it would crush if I tried harder. Did you twist too while pulling? Maybe spray something on it to loosen up? __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

11-29-2012, 09:39 PM	#103
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	It would drive me insane if it made a whistle. I was thinking of drilling out he orifice, but now not sure __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout Last edited by Bradrulz; 11-29-2012 at 10:03 PM.

11-30-2012, 10:58 AM	#109
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	I just sprayed mine out and cleaned the holes out with close to the same size drill. Works great, no whistle. Prior to that I had a slight whistle for a few min. at start up. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

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GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,528	All this talk has me nervous now. I took a picture of mine. This is what it usually looks like after about 4k miles of drag racing, spirited driving, etc. I put a paper towel in between the grooves and had a little oil on it. Also, the bottom of it where it screws on and off always seems to have some oil on it. Should I be concerned? I've never had any issues. Attached Images __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

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hunterv6 Always bet on Black Drives: 2011 turbo LS, 2012 f 150, Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord Nc Posts: 1,983	No you should not be concerned it very common to have a little oil on a breather filter Rx or any other for that matter. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________

11-29-2012, 09:35 PM	#102
mhog Drives: 2010 V6 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: NC Posts: 447 View My Garage	I did this mod to my car now it whistles. Sounds like a boiling tea pot. Anyone else?