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Angrybird 12 · 10-31-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

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.

So all V6's will eventually have a problem with this even without a catchcan and breather?
I am not one that likes modding the engine from the way it comes from the factoryin fear one of these could end up doing more harm than good. Putting the catch can on was even a struggle for me. I don't have a breather on mine because I still have the stock intake setup.

SC2150 · 10-31-2012, 05:57 PM

Yes....the tiny holes get restricted from gunk buildup over time.

ChadG · 10-31-2012, 10:59 PM

After talking to Tracy and cleaning/expanding the holes - I would recommend to ANYONE that checking this every other oil change is a good idea. You can easily clean it out with brake cleaner.

Angrybird 12 · 11-01-2012, 07:42 AM

What is the purpose of that barb? Is it a check valve type thing or is it just a thing used to connect the tube with the valve cover? I just want to knowits true purpose and if drilling out the holes won't affect something else like letting even more oil through to the catch can.

nyrfan · 11-01-2012, 07:44 AM

Is the location the same on the LLT. Can someone post a pic of it on the LLT?

Sikoriko · 11-01-2012, 08:32 AM

I do believe it is the same location

SC2150 · 11-01-2012, 08:35 AM

Same location. The purpose is to restrict the flow to slow oil ingestion....but the side effect is they are to easy to clog when so tiny.

Angrybird 12 · 11-01-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

Same location. The purpose is to restrict the flow to slow oil ingestion....but the side effect is they are to easy to clog when so tiny.

So you will probably get more oil in the catch can when you enlarge the ports on this.

SC2150 · 11-01-2012, 09:54 AM

Depending on the amount of blow-by and how well your rings sealed you sure could.

SC2150 · 11-01-2012, 09:55 AM

Depending on the amount of blow-by and how well your rings sealed you sure could. If left alone the pressure, and the oil with it will back-flow through the cleanside into your intake air charge if the OEM clean side is left intact.

TooCool5 · 11-01-2012, 11:17 AM

I'm cleaning mine today.

Angrybird 12 · 11-01-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

Depending on the amount of blow-by and how well your rings sealed you sure could. If left alone the pressure, and the oil with it will back-flow through the cleanside into your intake air charge if the OEM clean side is left intact.

Ok I am feeling really dumb here, what is the OEM Clean side? The only thing I have changed is adding a catch can the rest of the system is OEM.
Thanks for the info.

gahammerle · 11-01-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Ok I am feeling really dumb here, what is the OEM Clean side? The only thing I have changed is adding a catch can the rest of the system is OEM.
Thanks for the info.

The clean side refers to the driver's side. There is a fitting on the back of the driver's side valve cover with a hose attached that runs from there to your intake.

Angrybird 12 · 11-01-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

The clean side refers to the driver's side. There is a fitting on the back of the driver's side valve cover with a hose attached that runs from there to your intake.

Thanks, I haven't touched that side.

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10-31-2012, 05:57 PM	#30
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Yes....the tiny holes get restricted from gunk buildup over time.

10-31-2012, 10:59 PM	#31
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	After talking to Tracy and cleaning/expanding the holes - I would recommend to ANYONE that checking this every other oil change is a good idea. You can easily clean it out with brake cleaner.

11-01-2012, 08:32 AM	#34
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	I do believe it is the same location

11-01-2012, 08:35 AM	#35
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Same location. The purpose is to restrict the flow to slow oil ingestion....but the side effect is they are to easy to clog when so tiny.

11-01-2012, 09:54 AM	#37
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Depending on the amount of blow-by and how well your rings sealed you sure could.

11-01-2012, 09:55 AM	#38
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Depending on the amount of blow-by and how well your rings sealed you sure could. If left alone the pressure, and the oil with it will back-flow through the cleanside into your intake air charge if the OEM clean side is left intact.