Crank case ventlation question

[Jimb]

I'm hoping that some of you experts can chime in here.

My volumex has a fuel filter very similar in size to the oil filter on the end of the crank case ventilation hose. It appears not to be a custom install. Any suggestions on if I should replace with another fuel filter or switch to another air filter?

Thanks,
Jim

[vandor]

Sounds strange, but if it has worked until now then replace it with an identical unit.

[bradartigue]

I'm hoping that some of you experts can chime in here.

My volumex has a fuel filter very similar in size to the oil filter on the end of the crank case ventilation hose. It appears not to be a custom install. Any suggestions on if I should replace with another fuel filter or switch to another air filter?

Thanks,
Jim

Breather element - an air filter - catches the excess oil and crud before it gets put back into the carburetor. I can't tell you if is stock, Volumexes being something not common anywhere near these shores.

[SunnySideUp]

Maybe someone over on the Volumex site in Germany can help.
http://www.spider-volumex.com/seiteeins.htm

[Jimb]

Thanks for the input fellas.
I'll check with the Volumex forums.
Cheers,
Jim

[wiggo]

My volumex has a fuel filter very similar in size to the oil filter on the end of the crank case ventilation hose. It appears not to be a custom install.

Give me a week or so Jimb, and I'll check what mine has got.
Are you the Canadian member in the german Volumex club?

[Jimb]

Thanks wiggo!
I bought the car from the club member you refer to about 6 years ago or so.
Cheers,
Jim

[Jimb]

The filter installed is Purflux CS157

Jim

[wiggo]

Sorry Jimb, that was more like a fortnight for response.

I'm a little confused with your description, here's what I see in my engine bay.
In front of the compressor, there's an oil filter for the compressor. Looks similar to a fuel filter, made of metal. Approx 50mm in dia.
From the crank case on the left hand side (at the oil dipstick) there's a connection up to the intake, before compressor.
On the right hand side, there are coolant hoses.

I'm not on Photobucket & Co, so I've sent you an email with contact data.

I bought the car from the club member you refer to about 6 years ago or so.

I went into a Club Magazine from 2008, the car was then in Ontario.
Mine is red, nr 295 in the series.

[wiggo]

Meanwhile, a contact with the VX Club confirmed Jim's engine to have a modified ventilation set-up.

Jim's is atmospheric (to the engine bay) through ventilation holes in the "filter".
In original set-up, the ventilation is connected to the inlet.

[Jimb]

Yes, thanks Wiggo.
It looks like an easy fix back to original. All I need to do is find the T-pipe fitting.
Cheers,
Jim