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Old 07-03-2010, 10:50 AM
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I need to resolve this 'oil blowback' into my air filter housing. I understand there is a part which prevents this?

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Old 07-03-2010, 02:34 PM
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Maybe there's a part. Maybe you've got problems.

Look for a part that fits below the oil filler. I think 928 motorsports sells one. It's aftermarket and there have been variants from other companies. (Mine's from DEVEK, RIP)

Oil ejection is a common problem. If you've just got oil in the intake and not billowing clouds then I suggest cleaning the intake periodically and not worrying too much about it. You can set-up a catch can if it's moderate. If it's severe then you may have broken piston rings or some other serious problem.
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[QUOTE=GlenL;7707253]You can set-up a catch can if it's moderate. QUOTE]

If your paper air filter is getting soaked all the time, I'd switch to a K&N--at least you can clean it...

Where do you mount a catch-can in a 928? I bought one but I don't know where to put it. Seems the best place may be inside the covers of the fenders(?) I bought one of Carl's kits from 928 MotorSports. It does seem to help; but, I'd like to run the hose to a catch-can rather than the air cleaner box.

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