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Breather pipe TC

Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 5:43 am
by Mark Robinson
Could someone tell me which way up the tappet cover breather pipe goes please?

It measures approximately 4 inches before the first crease, approx 7 inches to the second crease and then a further 7.5 inches. So which is top and which is bottom?

Many thanks.

Re: Breather pipe TC

Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 6:49 am
by antijam
I can't measure the pipe at the moment, but this is how it's fitted to my car....
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It looks as if the short length before the first bend is at the top.

Re: Breather pipe TC

Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 8:02 am
by Mark Robinson
Thanks Antijam. Yes, it does look like the short length is at the top.

Thank you for the pic, it's useful in other ways - getting a car as a box of bits is occasionally hard work!

Regards
Mark

Re: Breather pipe TC

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 2:30 am
by i.thomson
It fits whichever way up allows the clamp to the bellhousing fit comfortably.
Ian

Re: Breather pipe TC

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 1:12 pm
by Mark Robinson
Thanks Ian.

Re: Breather pipe TC

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 2:03 pm
by Steve Simmons
Here's the breather on a spare engine in my shop. It's easy to take a photo when it's on a stand. The lower bolt isn't in it, but it's in the right position.

Re: Breather pipe TC

Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 3:37 pm
by Duncan M
In place, it should just barely drop down below the bottom edge of the chassis. Mine was painted white. Left is to front of car.
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Re: Breather pipe TC

Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 5:32 am
by Mark Robinson
Thanks guys!