Found oil in intake midpipe

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03-17-2005, 12:06 PM

Capitone

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Found dirty oil in throttle body

It was coming from one of the hoses connected to my intake's midpipe. I never noticed this before and don't think it's normal.

Opinions please.

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03-17-2005, 01:28 PM

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It's normal.

03-17-2005, 01:38 PM

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Phew...

Thanks mattC. Response much appreciated.

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03-17-2005, 01:49 PM

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That is why the stock midpipe is known as an "oil seperator". Stock one is better for performance anyways. It is dyon proven over the aftermarket midpipes.

03-17-2005, 02:32 PM

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It's normal.

03-17-2005, 05:24 PM

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"oil seperator" hmm never knew about that part. learn new things everyday.

03-18-2005, 07:12 AM

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the oil comes from the breather coming off the valve cover. One way to eliminate that is to remove the hose and use a breather filter then plug the opening on the intake.