A month ago, I helped my neighbour install this Dorman 917-064 PCV Diaphragm Repair Kit on his GTI.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFJT6AE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
His engine has been burning alot of oil during the winter. He ordered one of these, it was a good idea, since replacement no more weekly oil top ups. Took only 10 minutes to do.
When we removed the original cap we found the diaphragm was ok, no tears or holes but the diaphragm sat crooked and deformed because the spring was out of place and sitting crooked and came out a bit bent and uneven. We replaced the old diaphragm and spring. Once you know how to do this, it is an easy check to perform during a DIY oil chance and could save you alot of money.
Lesson learnt: Check the PCV Diaphragm and spring; it may not just be a torn diaphragm, it could be the diaphragm spring out of place; causing excessive oil burning and possible other problems, like blown Rear Main Seal (RMS).
Cheers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFJT6AE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
His engine has been burning alot of oil during the winter. He ordered one of these, it was a good idea, since replacement no more weekly oil top ups. Took only 10 minutes to do.
When we removed the original cap we found the diaphragm was ok, no tears or holes but the diaphragm sat crooked and deformed because the spring was out of place and sitting crooked and came out a bit bent and uneven. We replaced the old diaphragm and spring. Once you know how to do this, it is an easy check to perform during a DIY oil chance and could save you alot of money.
Lesson learnt: Check the PCV Diaphragm and spring; it may not just be a torn diaphragm, it could be the diaphragm spring out of place; causing excessive oil burning and possible other problems, like blown Rear Main Seal (RMS).
Cheers
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