Didn't undo the CARC breather cap for oil change

GRiSO Capo Posts : 156 Join date : 2016-07-07 Age : 49

Didnt undo the CARC breather cap when changing that oil.

Just reading the proceedure now ( typical for me , do first read instructions later) but thought id ask if its worth redoing the oil change with the breather undone this time.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1275 Join date : 2015-08-09 Age : 57

really? never undone that for an oil change in 11 years.
have I been doing it rong??

GRiSO Capo Posts : 8930 Join date : 2013-09-30

Nope.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 8584 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 64

Unless it appears to be blocked I would actively discourage its removal unless you are fitting a remote breather. The original fitment is a horrible, flimsy, piece of shit that is likely to snap if even slightly over tightened.

Pete

GRiSO Capo Posts : 156 Join date : 2016-07-07 Age : 49

Thanks guys sunny

GRiSO Capo Posts : 207 Join date : 2018-08-28

Whew, I accidentally did it right too! Smile

Tanabuso Posts : 67 Join date : 2017-04-24

Hi Folks,
Yeah, I'm with Pete on that, Pisano.

When I got my GRiSO I too followed the instructions in the workshop manual & the breather cap just crumbled away when I got the spanner on it; fortunately it left a piece sticking out so I could get the mole-grips on it to unscrew what remained.
I was surprised how pricey the replacement was seeings as it's just a breather plug!

I'm many miles & oil changes down the line since then on my GRiSO & have always left that breather well alone.

My advice; don't touch it!
Cheers

Biondino Posts : 294 Join date : 2021-07-30 Age : 58

Shocking I removed mine as a matter of course, removed the cap, cleaned assembled then a few weeks later replaced with tasty stainless one.

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