Breather filter problem

1. FairDoos Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 414 Citroen Saxo 1.1i

   #1 18th August 2010, 17:17

   Hey,
   
   What does the Breather filter actually do and is it ok if i drive without one? Mine sort of ripped.
2. FairDoos Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 414 Citroen Saxo 1.1i

   #2 18th August 2010, 20:00

   Sax-p has really dryed up lately?
3. cam69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 petersfield Posts: 153 2001 Audi TT 225 Quattro

   #3 18th August 2010, 22:03

   it will be fine to drive with out one but it is there for a reason best replace it they dont cost much

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4. rich112 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2009 Kent Posts: 4207 Mango cammed furio vts

   #4 18th August 2010, 22:07

   i drove for about 2 weeks without it, will just get messy in the bay.

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5. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

   #5 18th August 2010, 22:19

   A small amour of oil will come out. Either leave it, diy catch tank ie coke can,new breather.

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6. FairDoos Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 414 Citroen Saxo 1.1i

   #6 19th August 2010, 02:01

   Its all good i put a pair of tights over it to stop the oil im getting ym new air filter tomorrow with a pipe so i can put my breathe ronto that thanks for the rpelys guys!
7. CoolC Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp

   #7 19th August 2010, 12:24

   Its not just oil, its the vapours. I would advise you to get it sorted asap