[DeTomaso] K&N Crankcase Vent Filter - Rubber Disintegrating

[Mike & Elizabeth Thomas]

I've had a K&N crankcase filter on the engine in 6328 since is it was
rebuilt in '07.  Have realized over the years that the rubber at the base
where it mounts to the valve cover has become heat-hardened and the
retaining lip has begun to disintegrate, obviously dropping little bits of
hard rubber underneath the v-cover and likely into the oil stream.  Not sure
how much hazard this is, and the engine has been running with no issues.
Hoping that it's either collected at the bottom of the pan or has been
caught in the oil filter.

 

First lesson was obviously that I need to change this one out more often if
I'm going to use this type.  Any thoughts/comments on any risks I may now
have before me?

 

Thanks

Mike Thomas

Pres., Panteras Northwest

206-795-3302

Yellow '74 #6328

www.panterasnorthwest.com <http://www.panterasnorthwest.com/> 

 

 

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   I've had a K&N crankcase filter on the engine in 6328 since is it was
   rebuilt in '07.  Have realized over the years that the rubber at the
   base where it mounts to the valve cover has become heat-hardened and
   the retaining lip has begun to disintegrate, obviously dropping little
   bits of hard rubber underneath the v-cover and likely into the oil
   stream.  Not sure how much hazard this is, and the engine has been
   running with no issues.  Hoping that it's either collected at the
   bottom of the pan or has been caught in the oil filter.


   First lesson was obviously that I need to change this one out more
   often if I'm going to use this type.  Any thoughts/comments on any
   risks I may now have before me?


   Thanks

   Mike Thomas

   Pres., Panteras Northwest

   206-795-3302

   Yellow '74 #6328

   [1]www.panterasnorthwest.com

References

   1. http://www.panterasnorthwest.com/