Sorry for your problems... but I don't think a properly done catch-can would cause any gasket failures. Are you using the sponge now instead?
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I am running it stock now with only low oil level to reduce blow by. This works well since I am not a high revving kind of guy.
While I used the parts list supplied by Lamonster to make my catch can, I believe that there was something defective in the bowl I used. First it leaked oil out of the bottom of the bowl so that provided no improvement. And it seemed to have a lot of back pressure on it when I would have expected none. I took it off as it was just adding complication to a problem without any benefit. I believe that putting back pressure on this blow by tube is NOT a good idea.
One other oil 'leak' I have just discovered and what caused me to buy the oil pan: When draining the oil some of it gets into this protective cover that is covering a small wire harness that runs through that area. The drained oil gets in this wire harness cover and then it will leak out of the split side of this cover. This is NOT an engine oil leak but it has the same effect on my garage floor. This is the point where I gave up and decided I was happier riding.
G'Mornin' Sir Ron;
If ye kindly could explain what I'm a-lookin' at here would be much appreciated!
That be a whole lotta gear clamps, son! I'm all fer adding chrome, but not that way :D
Lastly - on a new 1330, I'm to look fer spooge in the airbox to gauge whether or not I need to implement such measures?
Thankee!
Cheers
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Howdy;
Thanks fer the reply.
Lookee like Sir Ron ain't gonna share, lol. Hence, I'm free to speculate. Looks to me like a clear cylinder stuffed with red foam filter media plumbed inline with the breather. That'd be fine if it weren't so danged exposed on an F3.
As it is, y'all might as well install an air/oil separator from Campbell-Hausfield parts at Walmart, if yer going fer that industrial emergency triage field repair look :joke:
What say you? This is a non-starter fer me.... I'll keep a Mark-1 eyeball on the airbox.
Cheers
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Not a bad idea. Many see these mods as 'Generic', when actually, they are year and model specific. Resurrecting an old thread, though not necessarily a bad idea. Can run a greater risk of causing confusion.
Confusion definitely runs the gambit. I get customers all the time that heard from a fellow Spyder owner that Item 'A' is the ticket!. Problem being, that item does not apply to their vehicle or situation at all.
It has been mentioned ad nauseum how important it is to give specifics when asking a question or giving advise. But it mainly falls on deaf ears. It's just the way these forums work. So it is important for the reader to assure themselves that whatever they read actually applies, not only to their situation, but to their year and model vehicle.
I am convinced that no one here gives bad advise on purpose. But that doesn't mean you should not exercise due diligence.
A good example is the Original Poster who, for whatever reason, either installed a catch can incorrectly, used the wrong components or had defective parts. He created a big problem for himself. I understand that this may convince some not to do any modifications at all. This is a shame because, done correctly, modifications can make a world of difference in the enjoyment level. And, in the end, most mods are not that difficult to get right.
Have a Great Day out there everyone!