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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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So I was pulling off my EGR block off plates today to rtv them and I noticed there was some oil on the big plate that goes over where the valve is(the big black thing on the back of the manifold). I see a few drops of oil on there. I was just wondering if this is normal, or if I should be concerned? i know that one hose on the passenger valve cover is connected to the throttle body so maybe that spits some up?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Precisely. Lots of guys are capping off the CCV tube fitting on the TB and installing a breather on the VC. Worst you'd see from that is a little oil on the valve cover.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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its how these motors are, all of em do it.

some put a breather filter on, some have done catch cans, most just leave it as is.
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its how these motors are, all of em do it.

some put a breather filter on, some have done catch cans, most just leave it as is.
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alright awesome, and thanks, I just wanted to make sure i ddin't have some other major problem on my hands haha.
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After putting a catch can on the GTO which are known for that I have been pondering putting one of the WS6 since I noticed some oil in the manifold. I have not yet come by a company that makes catch can setups for LT1's but if you go to Home Depot you can grab an air compressor filter, fittings and hose for $30 and there's your catch can. My buddy put one on his SS and another on my other buddies Vette and it not only turned out really well but it works.
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