Thread: For those with "breathy" diesels and oily intercoolers

I've searched the Haynes manual ( 300Tdi) to find out where the smaller hose on the bottom of the existing oil separator goes to but it does not even get a mention.

If it goes to the sump ( or more likely the lower part of the crank case) then could that be used as the oil return line for the Provent?

Can you fit the Provent onto the side of the engine? The existing hoses look the right size, so I'll take to OEM one off tomorrow and see if I can make a bracket to fit the Provent in place of the OEM separator.

Iain
300Tdi - Brisbane

Originally Posted by B92 8NW

Have you simply inserted the OE hoses into the 25mm hose and tightened with a clamp? I ripped my hair out trying to find 19-25mm adaptors, without success. If that is what has been done in that pic, then I shall have no reservations doing likewise.

Yes, however it would be better (long term) to have a proper adaptor. I am sure that somewhere like Pirtek would have something suitable.

Originally Posted by Iain_B

I've searched the Haynes manual ( 300Tdi) to find out where the smaller hose on the bottom of the existing oil separator goes to but it does not even get a mention.

If it goes to the sump ( or more likely the lower part of the crank case) then could that be used as the oil return line for the Provent?

Can you fit the Provent onto the side of the engine? The existing hoses look the right size, so I'll take to OEM one off tomorrow and see if I can make a bracket to fit the Provent in place of the OEM separator.

Iain
300Tdi - Brisbane

Iain, AFAIK the 300Tdi has a cyclone, so that should have an appropriate oil drain. Fitting it in place of the cyclone is no problem - however Please note it on the form (data sheet) if you do that...

Originally Posted by B92 8NW

Have you simply inserted the OE hoses into the 25mm hose and tightened with a clamp? I ripped my hair out trying to find 19-25mm adaptors, without success. If that is what has been done in that pic, then I shall have no reservations doing likewise.

Stick a short piece of copper pipe into the original hose and it'll be good for-ever.

Originally Posted by Dougal

Stick a short piece of copper pipe into the original hose and it'll be good for-ever.

Good idea Dougal - or any other pipe (steel, etc) for that matter.

isuzurover,

for those of us that missed out on the trial run, can you supply details of where I can purchase one of these units??

Regards,
Andrew

Brisbane
1999 D2 TD5

Originally Posted by Andrew.W

isuzurover,

for those of us that missed out on the trial run, can you supply details of where I can purchase one of these units??

Regards,
Andrew

Brisbane
1999 D2 TD5

Hi Andrew, The Australian distributor is:
MANN + HUMMEL Australia (PTY) LTD.
40/8 Avenue of the Americas
Newington Technology Park,
Newington NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9647 1700
Fax: 02 9647 1936
Email: sales@mann-hummel.com.au

They can advise you on the closest retailler to you. If someone wants to arrange a group purchase, it would probably be possible to purchase directly from them.

So long as everyone sends me their express post satchels, I have my 50 people, however I am still waiting on about 20 people, and if they don't get in soon (end of the week or so), I may start looking for alternatives.

So - PLEASE Send me the express post satchels and signed forms ASAP! If you have decided you can't or won't participate, please let me know ASAP so I can get someone from my reserve list instead.

they're here !

Thanks Ben.