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GeoffC V4 Mad
United Kingdom 507 Posts | Posted - 07 Sep 2018 : 17:29:38
| Just got these
However I did ask for breather pipes but have just got a 1/2" hole in one side and no vent in the oil filler side. I know a number of you have fitted these so what did you do with your breather pipes. I'm thinking of finding a stand pipe fitting to go in the hole but will I have to drill the other one or did you put a vented oil cap on - if so where id you get one? Help appreciated thanks |
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melle V4 Guru
United Kingdom 3833 Posts | Posted - 07 Sep 2018 : 21:27:46
| You can get Ford V4/V6 (I think that's the size he uses) oil filler caps, with or without vent, from Burton Power or on eBay. The V4 breather pipes are 1/2", I would just drill and tap for 1/2" hose barbs with 3/8 BSP thread, which you can get from B&Q or on eBay. You could use 1/2" BSP threaded hose barbs but they're a bit bulky. There are also rubber and plastic breather fittings on the market that are pushed in the hole like grommets.
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GeoffC V4 Mad
United Kingdom 507 Posts | Posted - 07 Sep 2018 : 23:00:13
| Thanks melle I'll see what I can find and do as you suggest. | |
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andydeans3 V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2016 Posts | Posted - 08 Sep 2018 : 08:27:52
| Geoff I've got these rocker covers on my V4. JR Castings in Ireland, right?
I'll send you a photo of my breather system, when I get home tonight. Andy
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GeoffC V4 Mad
United Kingdom 507 Posts | Posted - 08 Sep 2018 : 13:04:12
| Thanks Andy that would be useful. Yes got them from JR castings on your suggestion! | |
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andydeans3 V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2016 Posts | Posted - 10 Sep 2018 : 19:17:56
| Geoff Here's some photos of my ventilation and breather system.
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro | |
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GeoffC V4 Mad
United Kingdom 507 Posts | Posted - 10 Sep 2018 : 21:59:19
| Ah brilliant thanks Andy just want I needed. Found a bsp stand pipe connector today that screwed straight in and have ordered a breather cap so just need a filter now. Cheers | |
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Derek V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2191 Posts | Posted - 11 Sep 2018 : 11:38:09
| Comment - When I had my 96 I bought a replacement Ford oil filler cap and it didn't fit. It appeared that the basic UK Ford type is a different size to the ones used on the Saab V4. Confirmation needed but I'm guessing that these cast covers use the UK Ford size. Easily available so a good choice. | |
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andydeans3 V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2016 Posts | Posted - 11 Sep 2018 : 22:39:28
| I can't exactly remember where I got the breather cap from. Might have been Burtons. Might have been E bay.
Andy
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro | |
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GeoffC V4 Mad
United Kingdom 507 Posts | Posted - 12 Sep 2018 : 21:31:36
| Got my cap from Burton's, arrived today a shiny one and it fits!! | |
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RhysN V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom 411 Posts | Posted - 13 Sep 2018 : 07:40:21
| Geoff, what did you order please? I will need one and you having done the research will save me having to. | |
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GeoffC V4 Mad
United Kingdom 507 Posts | Posted - 13 Sep 2018 : 21:57:10
| Burtonpower.com search for oil filler cap with breather. Fits Cologne Ford's, I went a bit mad and bought the alloy one, thought it would look better on the cast covers! There is a much more reasonably priced one though, your choice. | |
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rannsachair V4 Beginner
United Kingdom 92 Posts | Posted - 14 Sep 2018 : 00:27:16
| quote: Originally posted by GeoffC Burtonpower.com search for oil filler cap with breather. Fits Cologne Ford's, I went a bit mad and bought the alloy one, thought it would look better on the cast covers! There is a much more reasonably priced one though, your choice.
I went for the alloy Burton one...
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RhysN V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom 411 Posts | Posted - 14 Sep 2018 : 20:14:44
| Thanks to all. They certainly look the part! | |
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