Does anyone know of a source for the engine breather
filter …outside of a Jag dealer?–
Skyman
Greene/New York, United States
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In reply to a message from Skyman sent Fri 9 Sep 2011:
Why would you think you need to replace it? If you are
looking to replace only the filter element, go to your local
hardware store and get either stainless or copper wool.–
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Does anyone know of a source for the engine breather
filter …outside of a Jag dealer?
–
equiprx
Pacifica, CA, United States
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Skyman wrote:
Does anyone know of a source for the engine breather
filter …outside of a Jag dealer?
Gee, if it’s the same type breather that’s used on the earlier cars,
can’t you just buy a stainless steel potscrubber and cram it in
there?
– Kirbert
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In reply to a message from Kirbert sent Fri 9 Sep 2011:
I read in Jaguar world magazine that it’s a good idea to do regular
replacements to help keep seals and such from leaking such as front
and rear engine seals. Just going on what I’ve read. Have no idea
what they look like or are made of.–
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Gee, if it’s the same type breather that’s used on the earlier cars,
can’t you just buy a stainless steel potscrubber and cram it in
there?
–
Skyman
Greene/New York, United States
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Ah, I don’t believe you’re talking about the breather. You’re
talking about the PCV valve. The advice you read is good – for most
cars. However, it perhaps should be altered slightly for the XJ-S.
The common problem with PCV valves is they get plugged up with crud
and quit working. They are so cheap that you don’t bother fiddling
with them, you just go to the store and get a new one.
Unfortunately, the one for the XJ-S is not cheap, it’s a surprising
chunk of cash. So in this case, the thing to do every coupla years
is to take it out, clean it by dunking it in some sort of solvent,
then put it right back in. A simple shake after cleaning will
usually tell you if it’s in good working order; it should rattle, and
there should be a very light spring pressure on the little plunger.
– KirbertOn 9 Sep 2011 at 12:23, Skyman wrote:
I read in Jaguar world magazine that it’s a good idea to do regular
replacements to help keep seals and such from leaking such as front
and rear engine seals.
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