Oil separator extractor pipe

[JoeF]

The previous owners of PGD 477 ( a 405 saloon ) complained of fumes in the cabin. After having a good look below the intake air filter location it was clear that the top of the oil separator is broken off and the extractor pipe is completely missing.
Is this pipe something that could be simply bent to shape using some suitable tubing ?
Has anybody here had to deal with damage to the top of the separator ?

[Geoff Dowdle]

JoeF ,
You are probably best to try to locate a replacement oil separator and tube.

I have made the tubes in steel in the past but not a simple job . It required packing with dry sand,heating the tube to red hot at the area to be bent and slowly and carefully bend it without a kink .
If you can not locate one I can make one from chrome moly tube but the postage from Australia is a consideration .
The oil separator can be repaired and welded but would be time consuming and therefore expensive unless you have the facilities yourself

Can you please confirm the chassis number of PGD477, is it 405/4096 or 4049 ?

Geoff
Sydney/Australia

[peter dowdle]

If as suggested by brother Geoff, try and find replacement parts. My Ace Bristol had the exact problem as your motor has but I still had the tube. I cut the broken cast alloy off square and carved out of a solid piece of alloy a new section and had the new piece welded to the original fitting. Some where I have photos of the process. If you decide that is the way to go contact me and I will pass on what I know . You only need round and flat files a hack saw and an electric drill. ( and plenty of time ).

Best of luck

[JoeF]

Thank you, Geoff and Peter, for the advice. I will see if I can find the parts here in the UK first.