Re: [20v] ‘91 CQ metal breather pipe clogged

[Christopher Gharibo]

Does it matter which end of the breather pipe has the copper mesh?

On Mar 30, 2019, at 6:19 PM, Doug Miller <doug.miller at goexio.com> wrote:

That mesh can be easily cleaned with brake fluid and reinstalled. You may notice a smoother more consistent idle and a variety of subtle engine operation improvements.

Doug



> On Mar 30, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Bernie <b.benz at charter.net> wrote:
> 
> The copper mesh is a flame trap. 
> Keeps a combustable breather mixture from possibly blowing the pan off the engine.
> B
> 
>> On Mar 30, 2019, at 3:08 PM, Christopher Gharibo <cgharibo at usa.net> wrote:
>> 
>> My ‘91 CQ breather hose just got cleaned well. I think it was totally clogged. Now that it is unclogged, what can I expect improvement in?
>> 
>> Also, there is a copper mesh in the breather pipe. I took it out. Is it supposed to be there?
>> 
>> Thanks. 
>> CG 
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