Just bought a 2008 GS and when changing the oil I seen (see pic) orange stuff in the vent tube any ideas what it is and if I should do anything ?
It looks like a previous owners attempt to fix a problem with excess oil getting in the air box. I would suggest taking it off and finding out what that stuff is. Some folks have put a piece of open cell foam in the hose to control the problem. If it is a paper towel or something like that get rid of it. I understand there is a proper fix that can be done when it is time for the valves to be adjusted. Do a search for oil blow by or somthing like that and there are many threads on the suject.
That is an aftermarket piece of hose and clamps so my guess is thats foam in the hose. Obviously a blow by fix. Looks like it needs to be changed out or cleaned at the very least. As stated there are better fixes for this. Search for Bajarons oil catch can.
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Just bought a 2008 GS and when changing the oil I seen (see pic) orange stuff in the vent tube any ideas what it is and if I should do anything ?
It's a blow-by fix, I put a much smaller piece of foam in my 08 [sugar cube size] To completely stop the blow -by [oil in air box] Way back in May of 08, After 3 years and about 19 thousand miles i never had to change it, .
On yours i would change it and use a piece of new foam 1/3 the size that's there now.
Thanks guys you're right on the money what a Rub Goldberg I found when I open that tube screen foam and duct tape thanks to your feedback.
i will be going with the Bajaron's oil can looks professional !
Can I use the same foam as a lawn mower filter ??
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The fix you already have is a method used by many to prevent blow by. Just because it is a clear tube and not solid (assuming you mean less attractive) does not make it any less effective. Replace the foam in the tube get rid of the duct tape and ride the thing. To be honest, the clear tube is a smart idea to check the status of the foam inside.
Rons method works as well, but what you have is proven to work on many many many machines including mine (- the duct tape).
The fix you already have is a method used by many to prevent blow by. Just because it is a clear tube and not solid (assuming you mean less attractive) does not make it any less effective. Replace the foam in the tube get rid of the duct tape and ride the thing. To be honest, the clear tube is a smart idea to check the status of the foam inside.
Rons method works as well, but what you have is proven to work on many many many machines including mine (- the duct tape).
I was using the foam before i joined Spyderloves, Back in 08.
The foam was used by street mechanics when they first started with recirculating crankcase vents [PCV's 60's ?] to stop oil from fouling the air filters in cars.
What in the vent tube ??
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I was using the foam before i joined Spyderloves, Back in 08.
