"oddish" engine breather ?
#1 "oddish" engine breather ?
Continuing to review my purchase (1964 3.8l OTS) I came across this!
is this a normal fitment for an E-Type?
or is it from another model?
is this a normal fitment for an E-Type?
or is it from another model?
Jaguar MK2 1967 since 1980
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
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#2 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
It looks to be the correct breather but it is fitted facing towards the exhaust side of the engine. They usually face towards the inlet manifold side. Where does the pipe connect? Could it be going to an oil catch tank on the left side of the car?
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#3 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
I don't think it's mounted upside down since the ignition coil would be underneath in that case. The tube is in the open towards the end of the engine, no collection container.
Jaguar MK2 1967 since 1980
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
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#4 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
If it is an open pipe then you will pushing crankcase fumes into the atmosphere, not the best for the planet. The outlet should face towards the carbs and be connected to the air cleaner (air inlet) to be burnt within the engine. Not all E types had the coil attached to the breather, some were mounted on the space frame.
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#5 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#6 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
Yep, mounted upside down
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
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S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
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#7 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
OK thank you all for your precious inputs
Jaguar MK2 1967 since 1980
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
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#8 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
You're missing the bracket that mounts the coil & attaches to the top 2 studs of the cyl head breather cover.
Randall Botha
'64 3.8 fhc & '51 Mk 7
'64 3.8 fhc & '51 Mk 7
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#9 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
Jaguar MK2 1967 since 1980
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
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#10 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
I reconstituted the metal bracket that was missing and reassembled everything properly. Problem solved. THANKS!
Jaguar MK2 1967 since 1980
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
MGA 1500 roadster 1957 since 1982
Lotus Seven 1963 since 2015
XKE S1 1964 OTS since 2023
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#11 Re: "oddish" engine breather ?
Excellent
1950 XK120
1965 S1 E Type DHC
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
1965 S1 E Type DHC
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
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