Urgent. Crankcase breather query.

[granty1986]

Hi all.

Fitted a dmtl to my 1.2 8v.

I have an aftermarket air filter to go on top. What do I do with the crankcase breather pipe originally plumbed into the standard frying pan filter? Can I just vent it to atmosphere or should I put something on the end of it?

I guess oil catch tanks would normally connect to this?

Thanks
Tom

[millworm]

Mine was vented to atmosphere on my 1200 with a k&n

[granty1986]

Yeah I think I'll just do the same. It's easier for me that way .

[meritlover]

I heard this was urgent so i rushed to answer this. But I fail to see the urgency

[Stuart]

shouldnt need a catch tank if the breather and seperator are doing their job properly (and your rings arent ruined)

[granty1986]

Well I was in the workshop trying to get the car running after rebuilding the inlet side of the 1.2. For me it was urgent and simple for many to answer I imagine.

So thank you to those who have offered sound advice.

Appreciated.

[steve1434]

You can get cheap little crank case breather filters mate, not that they are always necessary but look smart enough if they match any other bay dressing/shiny bits etc

[granty1986]

Yeah had my eye on a couple on the old ebay. Main colours are the standard metallic red and a Vauxhall anthracite colour so I might grab a red one and just stick it on to dress the bay a little bit.

Lots of sanding and etching to do before I go down a serious engine bay dress up route though