Pcv/breather System

[dan4]

on an st205 there is a box connected into the PCV/oil breather circuit. Whats it do and if im right in thinkin its a filter do you need to change it ever?

[daktari]

on an st205 there is a box connected into the PCV/oil breather circuit. Whats it do and if im right in thinkin its a filter do you need to change it ever?

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Pretty sure it`s a catch tank for the muck from the PCV system. Fitted as standard on the ST205 but not the 185 Had to spend money on mine. GRRRR :censor: :D

Not sure how you go about draining it though But if you pop over to GT4OC. I`m sure one of the chaps or chapesses will put you on the right track.

[dan4]

so it could get blocked?

[daktari]

I would imagine it could do under certain circumstances. But it`s a service item, so if the cars been properly serviced throughout it`s life , it should be ok.

I check mine weekly when i do the oil/water etc and it`s usually got about a quarter inch of slushy water/oil in the bottom.

[dan4]

took mine off and couldnt see in it but nothing came out when i blasted it out

[GT4 BOOSTER]

where is this filter located, its news to me and would like to know where it is and what its for.

[daktari]

where is this filter located, its news to me and would like to know where it is and what its for.

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Marc check out these.

GTFours

GT4 ST185 Mods

These`ll show the principle. But i cant find any info on the 205 catch can, other than it`s supposed to have one as standard. I would imagine it`s the same for an import.

[daktari]

took mine off and couldnt see in it but nothing came out when i blasted it out

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Dan. I`m surprised there`s nothing in yours. Does it have an outlet pipe? If so, where is it routed to? Have you checked the PCV pipe from the cyl head is not blocked.

[GT4 BOOSTER]

boys on gt4oc say st205 cans stay relatively clean , until high mileage as does the charge cooler ( inter cooler ) , checking mine sometime this week .

[daktari]

Yeah. Mines mostly oily water. Probably cos i`m not getting any decent runs in it lately. My intercooler used to get a bit oily but only a fine surface coating. Stays completely clear now tho. :D

[dan4]

dont think i have a blockage, mine was spotless. Must be well looked after :D

[GTForbes]

this reminds me to actually getting round to fitting mine lol

[dan4]

i was told earlier that if your breather system blocks then your car will start puffing oily smoke! I had better make sure mine is always clear methinks