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Steel Gauze Under PCV Valve

64beam

64beam

Donation Time
Hi Tiger owners,

It was brought to my attention that below the PCV valve on the right hand rocker cover, there is some steel wool/gauze. Should this be removed for cleaning periodically or is it maintenance free? My second question, is were you aware of this gauze material?

Thanks, Robin.
 
64beam

64beam

Donation Time
Hi,

I have found out some more information regarding the gauze material. This could actually be more of a tech tip also, but if the pcv valve is touching the gauze it will have a syphon effect and draws oil into the intake valve. On inspecting my Tiger's pcv valve I found it to be touching the gauze. My Tiger was blowing out a little bit of oil after idling in traffic, but was ok once underway.

Hope it helps,

Regards, Robin.
 
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