Rocker Cover Filter Cap 3208

[cp81]

It appears you can no longer obtain the filter cap ERC3208. What options have others done?

As just had my rocker cover refurbished and discovered my cap has gone.



I know Race Tech offer one but this seems really expensive. Be interesting to see what others have done.

Cheers

[bobfather]

There are several on eBay, 'Rover V8 oil filler cap'. Several different types to choose from

[cp81]

Sorry for confusion, I am referring to the breather filter:

[cp81]

Another picture to clarify the part I am after assistance with:



Any thoughts of solutions would be great thanks

[bobfather]

This will fit if you can't locate a replacement. In hindsight perhaps the mushroom base should have been removed prior to coating. I see the 1mm breather hole is blocked

http://www.mgv8parts.com/product/rocker-cover-brea...

[cp81]

Hole is not blocked.



So far from my searching the original cap is no longer available. I did think of this breather, do you still need to keep the 1mm hole, or is it ok to straight on the stem of the mushroom with mushroom head cut off?

My cap got lost in transit to the shot blasters, to much of my annoyance... hence the searching for options now at this late stage.

[Sardonicus]

Must try harder blimey they went up in cost they used to be a couple if quid https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/range-rover/rang...

[bobfather]

The 1mm breather hole is required to sweep the vapour space in that bank. It works by allowing a small amount of air to be drawn into the rocker cover. The vapour space is swept through the engine air spaces into the opposite rocker cover and then through the flame trap into the plenum. If it is blocked that rocker vapour space will become contaminated with combustion products

[cp81]

Tried John Craddock, plus a number of range 4x4 specialist and none have any. They all state discontinued and no replacement :-(

[N7GTX]

Rimmers no longer list it but always worth a call as they often have used parts lying around. They can be very helpful.

The filter is still available from them.

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-ERC3209A

[cp81]

No luck with Rimmers too...

[Steve_D]

As second hand will do the job contact Martin at http://www.rrparts.co.uk/.
Very nice guy. Bought plenty of stuff from him including a couple of complete engines. He buys land/range rovers to break for spares but uses them as a daily driver so he knows all the parts he is selling are in good order. Car is not broken until he has a buyer for the engine so they can see it running.

Think you could probably buy your breather unseen though.

Steve

[cp81]

Thanks tried Martin but still no luck.... :-(

[Sardonicus]

One on Ebay for £30 .......

[cp81]

Is there? Can't seem to have seen it on there...

[geeman237]

These guys might be worth a try.
https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/ERC3208A

Alas they are in the USA, so postage may be high.

I might enquire myself for my Griffith (I'm in the US), so if you're not in a rush maybe I could get it and post it cheaper to you.

PM me.

[Sardonicus]

cp81 said:

Is there? Can't seem to have seen it on there...

Its ended I would of posted up earlier if I didnt think it was such a ripper at that price

[BIG DUNC]

Could you cut off the flat disc just leaving the vertical pipe going up with the pin hole on it. Then just fit a generic little air filter onto it to stop dirt going in?

[angus337]

I’ve got one of these.

https://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/car-parts/engine/...

Sure I paid less than £30 though

[Steve_D]

BIG DUNC said:

Could you cut off the flat disc just leaving the vertical pipe going up with the pin hole on it. Then just fit a generic little air filter onto it to stop dirt going in?

Yes that would work. The parts the OP is looking for are just a foam filter and its holder so any other filter will work just maintain the 1mm restriction hole.

Steve