Replacing PCV Filter Question

[janker]

Hi everyone

I have a rover 75 CDT Diesel 2L Engine,I have looked at removing the crank case housing after removing air filter etc and the Diesel back fill pipe and connectors seem to be stopping me lifting the case up to replace the filter.
I didnt really want to remove the pipes as the T pieces look very delicate,If i remove the metal clip holding them will they just pull out ??

thanks julian

[Mike Noc]

Yes they will come out with the clips removed but they can be tight so take care not to break them.

I use a pair of mole grips to lightly grip the central square part of the union, and never broken one yet.

[DMGRS]

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Yes they will come out with the clips removed but they can be tight so take care not to break them.

I use a pair of mole grips to lightly grip the central square part of the union, and never broken one yet.

Exactly this. Lift by the centre part, not the connectors either side!

[janker]

Many thanks for the tips will give it a go.

[Arctic]

Hi Julian
Do your self a favour when you have time and change them for the brass ones I did both mine and my sons diesel also my FL1 when I had it, have a few members to at the nano

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Off-...19.m1438.l2649

[75driver]

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Julian
Do your self a favour when you have time and change them for the brass ones I did both mine and my sons diesel also my FL1 when I had it, have a few members to at the nano

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Off-...19.m1438.l2649

Steve,
I often think about doing this, but then consider it more of a luxury than a necessity (that is, until one breaks&#128580
I now have 3 75’s, which makes that likelihood increase.
But in reality, you should only ever need to replace the one tee piece that has broken, rather than replace a whole set, to prevent one breaking in the future.
Are they sold separately, do you know.?
In my case, it would probably make sense to have a full set, but if I only had one 75, I’m not so sure....
Peace of mind I suppose, for every time they have to be removed!


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[Arctic]

Originally Posted by 75driver

Steve,
I often think about doing this, but then consider it more of a luxury than a necessity (that is, until one breaks&#128580
I now have 3 75’s, which makes that likelihood increase.
But in reality, you should only ever need to replace the one tee piece that has broken, rather than replace a whole set, to prevent one breaking in the future.

In my case, it would probably make sense to have a full set, but if I only had one 75, I’m not so sure....
Peace of mind I suppose, for every time they have to be removed!


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Yes sold separate link below.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-Lea...-/271427558108

[RoverDan]

Thanks for the links, I wasn't aware that these parts were readily available either as individual spares or as whole kits.

Not meaning to be a pedant, but was there any particular reason you linked to the 5 cylinder kit rather than 4 cylinder?

e.g. would the 4 cylinder kit from that seller be the one to go for?

Asking because it's a job I approach very cautiously as I don't have a spare on the shelf in the event of breakage. Trying to weigh up the pros and cons of having 2-3 spare plastic connectors to swap if/when breakage occurs on any of my 3 cars, vs. preventative swap-outs of the whole lot. £10 and no immediate action vs. £60 and three swap-out jobs.

It seems to me that the only likely cause of breakage appears to be the PCV filter check, so replacing all of them as a preventative may be overkill. OTOH, if there were reports of them regularly failing e.g. cracking with age then prevention would seem rather more sensible, but I'm not seeing this. Perhaps if it ain't broke, don't fix, but keep a spare or two just in case...?

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by RoverDan

Thanks for the links, I wasn't aware that these parts were readily available either as individual spares or as whole kits.

Asking because it's a job I approach very cautiously as I don't have a spare on the shelf in the event of breakage. Trying to weigh up the pros and cons of having 2-3 spare plastic connectors to swap if/when breakage occurs on any of my 3 cars, vs. preventative swap-outs of the whole lot. £10 and no immediate action vs. £60 and three swap-out jobs.

It seems to me that the only likely cause of breakage appears to be the PCV filter check, so replacing all of them as a preventative may be overkill. OTOH, if there were reports of them regularly failing e.g. cracking with age then prevention would seem rather more sensible, but I'm not seeing this. Perhaps if it ain't broke, don't fix, but keep a spare or two just in case...?

Hi Daniel
No not really except at the time I was doing four cars so I purchased three sets, which gave me a spare T joint from each set which then I could purchased just one end connector making up the four sets leaving me with extra hoses which is the same as the vacuum hose that can and does get holed through rubbing on the hot metal coolant pipe, the hose I speak of is from the EGR solenoid going to the brake servo.

Same hose that ruptured on a members car whom had an accident as his brakes went hard on the motor way not so long back, I think I reported or first touched upon this back in 2012 -13.

Since then I have seen it a few times pictures below, I think 8 out 10 of the diesel cars will have this problem and owners are not aware of it, I changed the hose every time I see one if a member is at mine or at the nano meets.

So method in my madness as the saying goes I have seen and fixed a couple of plastic T joints in the past were the connector had cracked in the injector, I then had to use a small screw to remove the part left in the injector so I always like to prevent what could happen, but that is me I know people are all different cheers Arctic

[hpold]

Book a service with Arctic worth it he did mine last year due soon again. Enjoyed the drive down and had a cuppa . Worth every penney .