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benzene Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2005 Posts: 61 Location: memphis
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:45 am Post subject: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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The little box on my 79 is leaking oil around the gasket and the small device mounted to the black box. Any suggestions on parts gaskets?
Also I have a 74 for some parts it has one that is the same except
for the device mounted to it can these to be interchangable?
What is the story on this part there is no info in any of my manuals
or most of the sites I frequent? I can post pictures if need be. |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:58 am Post subject: |
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There is a cork gasket in there that goes bad after 20 years or so. Take the bale off and look at yours.
I put a new one on and put a tiny tiny tiny amount of Hylo mar to keep it there after I cleaned the metal to a shine. |
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benzene Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2005 Posts: 61 Location: memphis
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:30 am Post subject: gasket |
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Do you know were to get the gasket?
Also does your breather have a small part mounted to the top which the
hose connects to. This is leaking where it mounts to the breather. |
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jecontreras14 Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2014 Posts: 15 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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Did you find the part# for the gaskt
Thanks
James |
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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jecontreras14 wrote: |
Did you find the part# for the gaskt
Thanks
James |
jecontreras14 wrote: |
I'm finding a leak from the breather breather box.... I can't seem to find the gasket.... anyone have the part#....???
Thanks
James |
021 115 487 |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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do not clean the inside of the black plastic breather. You cannot use the other style if you still have fuel injection. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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OldBlindDog Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2010 Posts: 31 Location: Linden NJ 07036
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 7:55 am Post subject: Re: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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SGKent wrote: |
do not clean the inside of the black plastic breather. You cannot use the other style if you still have fuel injection. |
Care to elaborate on why to “ not clean” the plastic component? I literally just did this and now you have me nervous. _________________ You know, I'm sick of following my dreams, man. I'm just going to ask where they're going and hook up with 'em later.
Mitch Hedberg
Kenn
'71 Campmobile (first car I ever bought) I wonder where that lil lady is today?
'76 Baja beetle. (learned to "fix on the fly")
'79 Rivi Camper "Lazlo" ( the one that brought me back in after 15 years off) |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:08 am Post subject: Re: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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OldBlindDog wrote: |
SGKent wrote: |
do not clean the inside of the black plastic breather. You cannot use the other style if you still have fuel injection. |
Care to elaborate on why to “ not clean” the plastic component? I literally just did this and now you have me nervous. |
Well for one I wrote do not clean the INSIDE. Most carb cleaning solvents that get on the diaphragm inside it instantly dissolve the diaphragm. Suck on the small hole on the top using a small piece of rubber hose. If it holds a vacuum it is good. If not the diaphragm is perforated. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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OldBlindDog Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2010 Posts: 31 Location: Linden NJ 07036
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:39 am Post subject: Re: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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Appreciate the clarification. I opened it up and examined the diaphragm, and cleaned the body with mild detergent ( mostly water). I am reassembling it today and will be checking the vacuum. Thanks for the follow up!
I had a minor fire which burned my FI harness 🤬 so I took the opportunity to refresh the top half of the motor. Your thread on the rebuild has been a god sent for my limited knowledge. Much appreciated! _________________ You know, I'm sick of following my dreams, man. I'm just going to ask where they're going and hook up with 'em later.
Mitch Hedberg
Kenn
'71 Campmobile (first car I ever bought) I wonder where that lil lady is today?
'76 Baja beetle. (learned to "fix on the fly")
'79 Rivi Camper "Lazlo" ( the one that brought me back in after 15 years off) |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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OldBlindDog wrote: |
Appreciate the clarification. I opened it up and examined the diaphragm, and cleaned the body with mild detergent ( mostly water). I am reassembling it today and will be checking the vacuum. Thanks for the follow up!
I had a minor fire which burned my FI harness 🤬 so I took the opportunity to refresh the top half of the motor. Your thread on the rebuild has been a god sent for my limited knowledge. Much appreciated! |
That is fine, just be sure to seal it well so the top can't pop off. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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otiswesty Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2006 Posts: 1730 Location: Portland
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: oil crankcase breather 1979 FI bus |
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You can get a new harness from Kyle
http://kyleautomotivespecialties.com/ _________________ 1978 Sage Green P22 Westfalia
1989 T3 Syncro Single cab
Just a regular guy |
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