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Soobfari Racks. ..Where do you guys get these awesome things. I'd like to have one?

I need the part between the breather and the oil filler cap. The bottom of this part has a hose connected that leads to the pcv, the top smaller hose goes from the part to the inside of the breather. The middle larger hose goes into the valve cover of the drivers side. 1980 DL Hatch 1600 EA71

Cool , I'll make a new post and put the picture up. Never thought of the liquid nitrogen ... wonder where something like that could be had here in little western md.

I'm just wondering if I am gonna be able to find a replacement part for that thing ... Not too many of these cars left in this area. Also, anyone have any tips on removing a stuck pcv valve? That bugger is in a tight spot and looks like it's rounded off a bit. The hose that leads out of that funny black device at the bottom curves around into the end of the pcv valve. The top tiny hose goes into the breather, the middle hose goes down into the top of the drivers side valve cover.

The part is question is in the engine pic above --- it's between the breather and the oil filler cap.

Here are some picks of the Subie in its temporary home while its being worked on ... I'll include a picture of the part in question too ...

I'll get a picture today and post it. We don't have strict emmisions here in western md/northern WV ... so I don't think dumping it is going to be a problem. I'll just need to know what to plug up or reroute.

ill take a picture of it tomorrow and post it

One tube off of this device goes directly into the right side of the air cleaner ( when looking at the motor from the top ) the hose comming off the bottom of this device goes down towards the crankcase from what it looks like.

Well, worked on the subie a tiny it tonight ... more or less just looked at it since it's so cold out. Put in a new filter and bought the pcv valve for it .. still have to install it . Have another question . Looking down from the top of the motor , there is a little device that is off to the upper right hand corner of the air filter cover. it looks like this. __ | |== <--- hose with clamp | |== <--- hose with clamp | | \ / ^ hose with clamp Arrows point to where hoses go in. Whatever it is , It needs a new one. Both nipples at the top where the hoses clamp on are broken inside the hoses. Sorry for my stupidity on this part, but I didn't have my camera to take a picture of it.

Well, looked at the car a little late last night - looks like the little part the pcv valve goes in is broken - has a cracked tube. It may have a vacuum leak or two as well. I have a guy helping me out with it since he is an expert on low tech motors. I'll keep posting details.

Picked up a Chiltons for 4.00 brand new at the local ollies ... its not too bad. I do like Haynes better -- so I'll be on the lookout.

BTW, did pick the car up . I'll post pics when I get a chance to upload them. Its in great shape body wise. Might have a small vacuum leak . Gonna check all that stuff out maybe tomorrow.

I love MMO ... stuff smells good ... like pepto for your motor. We have always mixed a tiny bit of it in with our two stroke stuff to keep it all good and lubed in the winter while sitting.

Forgot to ask. How hard is the pcv valve to replace? I've done them on newer Fords, but nothing this old before.

Not yet. I'll probably pick the car up tonight or tomorrow evening.

Could I do this with the engine still mounted in the car? I do have access to a garage, but timing is and issue right now due to the cold weather.

Its a DL 1600 , has the EA71

In order to clean up sticky rings, do you just pour the solovent down into the engine and let it sit overnight or how would you guys recommend going about that?

The car is a hatchback. I'm going to work the deal out today. That would be awesome if it is only a pcv.

Hello all .. new to the list. My neighbor is selling a 1980 DL 4wd. This car is in great shape body wise. The only issue is with the motor - motor is clean , car only has 52k original miles, but it is getting some blowby. If I buy the car, I'll only have 250.00 into it . Are the motors hard to rering or rebuild if it is needed. As far as I know it sat in a garage for a long time. The guy who is selling it bought it to commute with but doesn't have time to spend on a new project. Everthing on the car is original except the new paint and the stereo consol. 4wd works great ... no rust anywhere on the car. Sound like a good deal even with the motor issues?