At 07:46 PM 5/22/2012, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I've never seen the need for that heating element in the breather hose IIRC it contains a smallish orifice, and I think the heater is to prevent it clogging in cold weather. So I think it's the restriction that's the main point, and the heater comes along with it. I'm sure that whole setup cost them well over a dollar (I'm guessing three or four), so I can't see them adding it to an existing engine just for fun. Yours, David |
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