M10 valve cover outlet

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Reck
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M10 valve cover outlet

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Hello!

What should I do with the outlet on the M10 valve cover? Currently it is venting straight into the engine bay. Engine has a Weber carburettor fitted.

1) Should I use a breather catch can/filter?
2) Should I just run a long hose to underneath the car and let it vent onto the road?
3) Do both the solutions above need a non-return valve?


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nic65
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Re: M10 valve cover outlet

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the pipe was connected to the airbox without a check valve, the carburetor was supposed to suck the oil vapors,
if you leave it disconnected it will dirty the engine compartment, I put a small filter on the valve cover
Reck
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Re: M10 valve cover outlet

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nic65 wrote: Tue Oct 22, 2024 4:52 pm the pipe was connected to the airbox without a check valve, the carburetor was supposed to suck the oil vapors,
if you leave it disconnected it will dirty the engine compartment, I put a small filter on the valve cover
Thank you, appreciate it.
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