Crank case spring loaded vent tube

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Post Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:21 pm

Hi there

Can't get the crank case spring loaded vent tube out. It moves/twists around ok, can pull it down depressing the spring, can then see the top end of it where the O ring sits and it's then clear of the opening, but then how do you remove it? It's still seated at the base obviously, and can't see how you get it out, as it doesn't want to move in any direction other than up or down! Definitely not going to take the inlet manifold off just to clear out the vent tube. Must be a way. Help please. It's a mtech1 325 sport 1987.

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Post Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:33 pm

Inlet off jobbie.
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Post Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:36 pm

yeah you need to take it off to remove it. would you want to try get it all back in again with the inlet in place with the bother you are having now. :x
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Post Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:43 pm

Gordon Bennett!! :o
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Post Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:55 pm

New O rings on the tube before you refit it. Make sure they're well lubricated.
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Post Sat Nov 16, 2013 7:01 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:New O rings on the tube before you refit it. Make sure they're well lubricated.
Also mini cable ties to compress the spring when you refit it all.
if it's got t*ts or wheels it's bound to be trouble...............prove me wrong.
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Post Sat Nov 16, 2013 7:08 pm

Also I assume new gasket(s) for the inlet ports gents?
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Post Sat Nov 16, 2013 7:10 pm

jesmond wrote:Also I assume new gasket(s) for the inlet ports gents?
Can't hurt while the inlet's off.
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Post Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:00 am

Cable ties help massively!!
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Post Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:49 pm

Excellent lads, thanks very much
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