What is it?

May 31st, 2006, 19:56

Have just purchased a 1.8 440 SE and doing a service when I came across at the front of the engine block a black cannister and two pipes leading off it.The 'cannister' was insulated as well as the larger rubber pipe.Is it an oil breather and can it be replaced?

May 31st, 2006, 20:56

I would imagine it's a charcoal breathing system my 760 has a similar thing.

It takes some of the fumes from the petrol and does it's magic.

I'm sure it's that. If anyone knows differently let us know. Don't know if they're replaceable but on a Mercedes S 500 I had you could clean it some how I will dig out the info and let you know.

Charlotte

May 31st, 2006, 22:16

It's the evaporation system. takes all the unwanted fumes and dissolves them in carbon.

Charlotte

K966PLF · Jun 13th, 2006, 21:17

Err Nah!

Thats under the front bumper on the drivers side Charlotte!

The part he means is the Oil Seperator Valve and crankcase breather.

You must join us for a mini meet,Im only in Gressenhall just outside Drearyham!

Steve:-)

Jun 14th, 2006, 13:44

It is ? Wow most of them are in the front or mine on the 760 is it was on my 240 to.

It is the oil seperator.

Charlotte

Alec Dawe · Jun 15th, 2006, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by K966PLF

Err Nah!

You must join us for a mini meet,Im only in Gressenhall just outside Drearyham!

Steve:-)

Ah Ha, Just near the Rural Life musum, Bor!!

May 31st, 2006, 19:56	#1
bomas Guest Location:	What is it? Have just purchased a 1.8 440 SE and doing a service when I came across at the front of the engine block a black cannister and two pipes leading off it.The 'cannister' was insulated as well as the larger rubber pipe.Is it an oil breather and can it be replaced?

May 31st, 2006, 20:56	#2
charlotte001 Guest Location:	#Canister I would imagine it's a charcoal breathing system my 760 has a similar thing. It takes some of the fumes from the petrol and does it's magic. I'm sure it's that. If anyone knows differently let us know. Don't know if they're replaceable but on a Mercedes S 500 I had you could clean it some how I will dig out the info and let you know. Charlotte

May 31st, 2006, 22:16	#3
charlotte001 Guest Location:	what is it It's the evaporation system. takes all the unwanted fumes and dissolves them in carbon. Charlotte

Jun 13th, 2006, 21:17	#4
K966PLF Junior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2008 14:35 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spalding	. Err Nah! Thats under the front bumper on the drivers side Charlotte! The part he means is the Oil Seperator Valve and crankcase breather. You must join us for a mini meet,Im only in Gressenhall just outside Drearyham! Steve:-) __________________ 1994 Audi Coupe 2.6E Manual 1 of 6 in UK in Lime Pastel 1995 480 Turbo Auto,White Satin SOLD 1992 480 Turbo Manual,Paris Blue SOLD

Jun 14th, 2006, 13:44	#5
charlotte001 Guest Location:	What is this It is ? Wow most of them are in the front or mine on the 760 is it was on my 240 to. It is the oil seperator. Charlotte

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