Installing my crankcase breather into the valve cover

[headmark]

Here is my question. I'm installing an ATS turbo and need to relocate my crankcase breather to the side of the air box and vent the crankcase through the stock valve cover.

I'm not really sure how I'm going to go about it, but was thinking of removing the valve cover, drilling a hole and using a rubber hose/metal tube and or welded hose nipple/grommet combination.

Anyone done this in the past? What did you do? I'm open to ideas.

Readily available parts are a plus, ease of installation a plus.

TIA,

Pete

 

[Exekiel69]

I would do an rdt (road draft tube) conversion. If not, I know some have done this 'hole on the valve covers' but it leak over time.

my 2c.

 

[The Warden]

Another option is, instead of drilling a hole in your valve cover, get the crankcase vent adapter from Banks. This bolts between the injector pump drive gear housing and the oil filler neck. Take a look at the picture below.

You can then go from there to a road draft tube, or to the CDR valve on the ATS setup, or whatever works best for your application.

Including shipping, it was less than $30 IIRC...

I decided to do this with my ATS turbo, since I didn't want to drill ayn holes in my valve covers.

Hope this helps some...good luck!

 

[headmark]

I like that idea better. I have the banks p/n, however I might fabricate my own. Instead of drilling a hole in the valve cover, maybe I'll drill a hole into the cover plate and mount a 90 degree fitting of some sort. Humm. Anymore ideas or thoughts on what to do?

I sure like being able to ask questions and get several ideas or thoughts back. This forum is a great brain stormer.

Pete

 

[bgfire]

I went with the Banks adapter, and am currently running an RDT.

Since you have the '93 like I do, you know that you should have a block off plate on the front of the timing cover, since the newer trucks take oil in through a spout at the top of the cover.

As long as wou welded slowly, a little at a time, so that you didn't warp the cover plate, I don't see why you couldn't make you own. I would probably use a 90 degree fitting, and position if up at an angle that allows you to clear what is in you way. I had to put the Banks adapter in opposite of the above picture, as it looked like it was going to hit on the vaccum pump. You will be able to go with a custom angle on a welded adapter.

Bill

 

[sle2115]

I like that idea better. I have the banks p/n, however I might fabricate my own. Instead of drilling a hole in the valve cover, maybe I'll drill a hole into the cover plate and mount a 90 degree fitting of some sort. Humm. Anymore ideas or thoughts on what to do?

I sure like being able to ask questions and get several ideas or thoughts back. This forum is a great brain stormer.

Pete

Take a look at this one - http://photos.thedieselstop.com/showphoto.php?photo=19315&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500 and please don't shoot the messenger!

 

[OkieGringo]

I like that idea better. I have the banks p/n, however I might fabricate my own. Instead of drilling a hole in the valve cover, maybe I'll drill a hole into the cover plate and mount a 90 degree fitting of some sort. Humm. Anymore ideas or thoughts on what to do?

I sure like being able to ask questions and get several ideas or thoughts back. This forum is a great brain stormer.

Pete

What is that part number? I gotta git me onea dem. When I hole sawed my valve cover the hole ended up too big for the grommet. It leaks there and is the only oil leak on my engine. I hate oil leaks. Thanks, OkieGringo

 

[towcat]

What is that part number? I gotta git me onea dem. When I hole sawed my valve cover the hole ended up too big for the grommet. It leaks there and is the only oil leak on my engine. I hate oil leaks. Thanks, OkieGringo

baja-
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***Gale Banks Part Numbers***
PN 94042-00 IP gear cover adaptor, for making a road draft tube
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This snippet was taken from the "parts bin" article

 

[Agnem]

I have a valve cover with a Hypermax crankcase vent port already put into it, if you want it. It sits on my shelf because it leaks. A hole in your valve cover is about as good as a hole in your head. ;p The Banks adapter is best by far.

 

[pafixitman]

This is what the factory '94 valve cover looks like. I went w/ the RDT and used the Banks adapter. For about $27, can't beat it.

 

[OkieGringo]

Thanks TowCat, now I'll just have to see if OldMisterBill has a spare valve cover layin' around. I have an "appointment" to see him next Tuesday. He's been soo busy with all his doctor and lawyer appointments that he doesn't even know what day it is. Thank God for his "Management", Debbie. Thanks Debbie,you're great. OkieGringo

 

[zigg]

is the only oil leak on my engine.

WHAT?!

The only part on my engine that Doesn't is the water pump, otherwise, there's oil spewing from every crack and cranny....(sigh)

About 1 quart every 500 mi, and I'm sure it doesn't burn a drop!!

Zigg

 

[born2hunt]

I'm having the same problem as Headmark, but I don't have the heart to cut a hole in my valve cover. So I want to go with the Banks crankcase vent adaptor. The only problem is I can't find one. Does anyone have a link they can post or another name this part might go by?