[T3] cylinder head breather ports on a 1972 Squareback

Jim Adney jadney at vwtype3.org
Sun Aug 4 15:34:11 PDT 2013


On 4 Aug 2013 at 12:54, Jacob Adam Schroeder wrote:

> If by having the intake portion correct, you mean the hose between the oil
> breather and the IAD, then yes, I have that connected.

In that case, I suggest that you just plug the extra ports in the air 
cleaner and forget about the rocker box vents.

> Should I try using those valve covers they sell with the valve/port in them
> for ventilation?  This would be easier than swapping out a set of heads
> (assuming I did not just want to live with it as is).  Thoughts? Any
> experience with those valve covers?

I've never used them, but I'd expect them to be a real PITA (Pain in 
the ....) If your old heads are salvageable, consider getting them 
fixed up someday and returned to service.

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