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SC2150 · 11-02-2012, 01:59 PM

twist it back and forth before pulling up. It presses right back in.

Soiledflame · 11-02-2012, 03:01 PM

I drilled my orifice today!

I can see how it gets clogged, the holes were small to begin with.

Drove the car around for about 15 minutes or so and my oil pressure is at 30-34 at crusing speeds of 35-55mph. At acceleration it does go up, and at WOT it does get into the peak 70 mark. Is this ok?

I put the RX oil breather back on and plugged the hole where the oem pcv drivers side tube is coming from (what is that called again?).

nyrfan · 11-02-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soiledflame

I drilled my orifice today!

I can see how it gets clogged, the holes were small to begin with.

Drove the car around for about 15 minutes or so and my oil pressure is at 30-34 at crusing speeds of 35-55mph. At acceleration it does go up, and at WOT it does get into the peak 70 mark. Is this ok?

I put the RX oil breather back on and plugged the hole where the oem pcv drivers side tube is coming from (what is that called again?).

Normal

vincentcostales · 11-03-2012, 04:12 AM

Hi Guys,

I have been wondering around the forum and a fellow member shared me the link to this thread.

I have found oil in my engine bay as well. A reply from a my thread said could be a blockage within the PCV system. I will be honest, I dont know much about car engine, pcv, etc. but if someone can explain to me a little, I can figure it out.

May I know if I am sharing the same problem with you guys?... You may look at the pictures. It's grainy iphone pic but you can get the idea.

I hope someone can help me with this problem.

BTW, I live in the Macau and Camaro's are "import only" cars here. We have no Chevy dealership and/or service center. So, I have to depend on myself when doing simple maintaince and trying to avoid local autoshops as they would charge me more for the reason that the car is not common (at least in where i live).

Here's the link to my original thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258759

Thank you so much.

Vincent

TooCool5 · 11-03-2012, 10:23 AM

vincentcostales
No that would be the wrong side, look on the passenger rear valve cover, the orifice fitting is there with a hose attached. Remove it and check for a clog, clean the metal orifice out with carb spray.

Removed mine and it is clean, throttle plate is clean and dry also.
Must have broken my engine in right as it is not breathing much oil past the rings. Didn't want to drill the orifice holes out 7/64 so I just did the next drill size under that. I'll monitor it at the next oil change and see how it goes.

TooCool5 · 11-03-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soiledflame

I drilled my orifice today!

I can see how it gets clogged, the holes were small to begin with.

Drove the car around for about 15 minutes or so and my oil pressure is at 30-34 at crusing speeds of 35-55mph. At acceleration it does go up, and at WOT it does get into the peak 70 mark. Is this ok?

I put the RX oil breather back on and plugged the hole where the oem pcv drivers side tube is coming from (what is that called again?).

Where are you getting the idea of plugging the drivers side tube? Sounds like trouble to me.

nyrfan · 11-03-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooCool5

Where are you getting the idea of plugging the drivers side tube? Sounds like trouble to me.

If you have the breather drivers side tube NEEDS to be removed and plugged.

Vicent,

Your leak is at the other end of the PVC line so yes there could be a chance you orifice (or whatever is called) is clogged, creating a backup.

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vincentcostales · 11-03-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

If you have the breather drivers side tube NEEDS to be removed and plugged.

Vicent,

Your leak is at the other end of the PVC line so yes there could be a chance you orifice (or whatever is called) is clogged, creating a backup.

Sent from my 2LT/RS using Tapatalk

Thanks,

Im checking the car now as i write. Give you, guys, what i can find later. Cheers

Angrybird 12 · 11-03-2012, 12:35 PM

Anyone have the part number of this barb? I would like to get a spare unaltered to swap out if I need to take it in for warranty work.

TooCool5 · 11-03-2012, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Anyone have the part number of this barb? I would like to get a spare unaltered to swap out if I need to take it in for warranty work.

I thought of the same thing, seems like any parts store should have it but I can't seem to find it. Maybe have to call the dealer parts dept.
Hope this doesn't cause more oil usage.

Maxspeed · 11-03-2012, 06:03 PM

I am just going to use the OEM oil cap and put this breather on for shows.

TooCool5 · 11-03-2012, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

I am just going to use the OEM oil cap and put this breather on for shows.

I don't blame you, no one has produced a service bulletin yet which leads you
to believe its a problem with THEIR breather setup.

gahammerle · 11-03-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooCool5

I don't blame you, no one has produced a service bulletin yet which leads you
to believe its a problem with THEIR breather setup.

Actually, there are others who have leaks on the factory clean side - those not even running a breather.

nyrfan · 11-03-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

I am just going to use the OEM oil cap and put this breather on for shows.

This leak is not due to the breather.

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11-03-2012, 04:12 AM	#60
vincentcostales Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Macau Posts: 28	I think I am having the same problem, any suggestion? Hi Guys, I have been wondering around the forum and a fellow member shared me the link to this thread. I have found oil in my engine bay as well. A reply from a my thread said could be a blockage within the PCV system. I will be honest, I dont know much about car engine, pcv, etc. but if someone can explain to me a little, I can figure it out. May I know if I am sharing the same problem with you guys?... You may look at the pictures. It's grainy iphone pic but you can get the idea. I hope someone can help me with this problem. BTW, I live in the Macau and Camaro's are "import only" cars here. We have no Chevy dealership and/or service center. So, I have to depend on myself when doing simple maintaince and trying to avoid local autoshops as they would charge me more for the reason that the car is not common (at least in where i live). Here's the link to my original thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258759 Thank you so much. Vincent Attached Images Last edited by vincentcostales; 11-03-2012 at 06:21 AM.

11-03-2012, 10:23 AM	#61
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	vincentcostales No that would be the wrong side, look on the passenger rear valve cover, the orifice fitting is there with a hose attached. Remove it and check for a clog, clean the metal orifice out with carb spray. Removed mine and it is clean, throttle plate is clean and dry also. Must have broken my engine in right as it is not breathing much oil past the rings. Didn't want to drill the orifice holes out 7/64 so I just did the next drill size under that. I'll monitor it at the next oil change and see how it goes. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

11-03-2012, 12:35 PM	#65
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Anyone have the part number of this barb? I would like to get a spare unaltered to swap out if I need to take it in for warranty work. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

11-03-2012, 06:03 PM	#67
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	I am just going to use the OEM oil cap and put this breather on for shows. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

11-02-2012, 01:59 PM	#57
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	twist it back and forth before pulling up. It presses right back in.

11-02-2012, 03:01 PM	#58
Soiledflame Drives: 2016 1LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 73	I drilled my orifice today! I can see how it gets clogged, the holes were small to begin with. Drove the car around for about 15 minutes or so and my oil pressure is at 30-34 at crusing speeds of 35-55mph. At acceleration it does go up, and at WOT it does get into the peak 70 mark. Is this ok? I put the RX oil breather back on and plugged the hole where the oem pcv drivers side tube is coming from (what is that called again?).