mayhem
Well-Known Member
I usually use a pan evac system so this is a new problem for me. I recently acquired a set of valve covers with chimney style vents and chrome dome push on breathers. Unfortunately, the substrate is saturated and literally seeping out of both breathers. How would you go about cleaning out the oil? There is no obvious way to open the breathers (unlike rectangular top fuel breathers I have) to replace the filter material. I thought about placing them in a container of oil absorbant "kitty litter" and allowing the oil to drain - but that could take months if not years. Is there a solvent or a bath to soak them in that won't damage the chrome? Is the juice worth the squeeze to remove the oil or do I just get new breathers? Thoughts?
