It's been 500 miles since installing my "low-rent" OVS.
While doing my 500 mile re-torque, I cleaned it out and checked for defects. Process took about 15 minutes: cleaned filter element with K&N cleaner & dried thoroughly, wiped out can with a paper towel on a stick.
Some observations:
1. Construction holding up well.
2. Oil drain tube is in fact draining.
3. No wonder these OE things cr@p out!! If you think your old one is OK you're fooling yourself. I'm wondering about a catch-can arrangement, sealed to external atmosphere with vacuum integrity, yet easily purged--any ideas?
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So easy its trivial--pro'lly do this every oil change.
A bit of goo
Not as bad as it looks--JB Weld looks similar. I have to think this is the norm though...
More engine porn...
The big valves make a difference I can feel
I thought this was a good idea--to install head with exhaust manifold attached & torqued. Didn't work so well as the 1-4 branch needed about 1/3" more clearance from the steering box, bummer!
Fingers crossed I get another 500-5000 miles out of this contraption...
Paul