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21st May 2007, 19:36
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Rocker cover breather?????????
Having a real headache sorting this one, I want some tubing to go from the rocker cover into my induction kit.... am I right in thinking I need some with an I.D of 16mm and also if anyone knows where to get some from 
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21st May 2007, 19:40
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try bnq.
or any specialist motor shop
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21st May 2007, 20:02
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Originally Posted by Itsafastworld85
try bnq.
or any specialist motor shop
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Ive tried everywhere but Im told 16mm is an odd measurement so I was wondering if I have this right?
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21st May 2007, 20:03
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just buy a filter for the top of the rocker mate
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21st May 2007, 20:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Predator_VTR
just buy a filter for the top of the rocker mate
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Was going to but then Ive heard they spit oil onto the engine...?
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21st May 2007, 21:01
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Mine does that (spits oil) i have a green cotton oil breather and it does leak i want to get the pipe back to the induction kit its well annoying.
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21st May 2007, 21:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonVTS
Mine does that (spits oil) i have a green cotton oil breather and it does leak i want to get the pipe back to the induction kit its well annoying.
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Finding the correct size hose is an even bigger pain!
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21st May 2007, 21:30
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Fit a catch tank. No spillige, and enjoy the extra performance! ...if any 
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21st May 2007, 21:42
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Still need to source the correct size hose though....
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21st May 2007, 21:45
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21st May 2007, 22:09
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mines spits oil too. Can u not cut th standard pipe for a measurment mate if ur not going to need it
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21st May 2007, 22:11
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or heat up a 15 inside bore with water and force on
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21st May 2007, 22:19
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yea force a 15 on or clamp a 16 around with a hose clip
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22nd May 2007, 11:47
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get a 16mm heater hose from motor world or some where like that thats all i did!
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22nd May 2007, 18:32
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Might end up with heater hose... really wanted something that would flex though.
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22nd May 2007, 22:48
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it does flex its only rubber!
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23rd May 2007, 03:05
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how much was it, as i need one too.
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23rd May 2007, 11:40
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£3.69 for a meter!
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