oil breather

[Planman350i]

checked inside mine for first time today. Its a thick mass of wire mesh - very dirty so I've washed it out with spirits. Is this what it should look like and have I done the right thing..?

[streaky]

Yes, and ... yes. Just make sure that the solvent used has evaporated before you replace it - Streaky

[dickymint]

Planman350i said:

checked inside mine for first time today. Its a thick mass of wire mesh - very dirty so I've washed it out with spirits. Is this what it should look like and have I done the right thing..?

Worth checking/cleaning the pipe to it whilst your at it. Mine (350) was absolutely chocker with crud!!

[Planman350i]

Thanks chaps. Does the breather have any impact on performance....??

[shpub]

Not directly but it will pressurise the engine and can start oil leaks.

[2 sheds]

I've heard of race engines with blocked breathers inflating the tin valley gasket hard up against the inlet manifold.
Tim