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C15 Acert Crankcase Breather Filter

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Chevyho, May 18, 2014.

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  1. May 18, 2014 #1
    Chevyho

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    I have a 2007 379 with a C15. #It has a crankcase breather filter on it. #I have never seen this before and the filter element is $230. #Can I remove this and just run a normal vent tube, or is there a way to clean the filter?
     
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  3. May 18, 2014 #2
    maggard359

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    Is this a SDP serial?
     
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  4. May 18, 2014 #3
    Chevyho

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    Nope its not sdp
     
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  5. May 18, 2014 #4
    Superhauler

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    yes you can but it may get messy under your truck after a while.
     
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  7. May 18, 2014 #5
    Chevyho

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    Ahh figured so, can the filter just be removed from the canister and ran line that to see how bad it is going to be before I replace with just a straight tube. I know there is a oil drain back to pan so not sure if that would cause anything wierd.
     
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  8. May 18, 2014 #6
    Superhauler

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    yes you could. but you may want to plug the oil return line that goes back to the crank case so your engine wont injest dirt.
     
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  9. May 18, 2014 #7
    Chevyho

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    One last question, can that filter be cleaned or does it need to be replaced? My pete dealer hasnt sold one since 2010, so guys must never change them?
     
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  10. May 18, 2014 #8
    Superhauler

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    probably because cat don't sell engines in trucks anymore. and some guys never think about changing it.
     
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  11. May 18, 2014 #9
    Chevyho

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    Yah true, thanks for help!
     
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  12. May 18, 2014 #10
    maggard359

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    Are you having problems with it? If not I would leave it alone. You will make an oily mess if you remove it. Not sure how yours is made but most I have cleaned with kerosene. I can't ever remember having to change one on a motor except the older e models would break easy due to them being plastic.
     
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