Oil in Spark Plug Wells

gaitski · 03-16-2011, 03:54 PM

Ok, I've got a follow-up issue now. While trying to remove the 3/4" hose from the No. 1 head cover, the hose tore. It was crazy brittle, so I'm glad I'm in there and can replace it now, but what is it? It travels from right next to the oil cap down to the block, but I can't find the thing on the Cygnus site.

I also heard something small and metallic fall down below when the hose tore, and it wasn't the hose clamp....any thoughts?

Thanks again!

Sonyps307 · 03-16-2011, 04:06 PM

I think it's the crank case vent hose

Bill UK · 03-16-2011, 11:22 PM

As Sonyps307 said " crank vent hose # 3" Toyota part # 12263-42010, judging by your description is sounds like the hose clamp fell down, although you did say it wasn't the hose clamp.

gaitski · 03-16-2011, 11:50 PM

Awesome, thanks guys that definitely looks like the one, and I'm still guessing as to what fell down...

907mge · 03-17-2011, 12:57 AM

http://store.driftmotion.com/static/...vertoblock.php

gaitski · 03-17-2011, 02:49 AM

That looks identical, though it says it's for the turbo. There's no reason why it wouldn't work for the 7mge, right?

Also, I haven't had any luck finding a neoprene oil gasket/washer big enough for the No. 3 bolts. What's the general consensus on using some O-rings smeared with RTV? I'm not trying to do things quick and dirty, but the local shops haven't been much help and I'd really like to get this all together before the weekend.

907mge · 03-17-2011, 11:29 AM

All you have to do is pull out each plug and clean the threads. Then put enough rtv on the threads so it pushes out the top as you screw it back in creating a nice seal. Like the with the oil pan there is no need to really use a gasket. But if want a washer you can search for the type used for an oil drain plug. But the rtv way does work and will be clean if you do it right.

03-16-2011, 11:22 PM	#3
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	As Sonyps307 said " crank vent hose # 3" Toyota part # 12263-42010, judging by your description is sounds like the hose clamp fell down, although you did say it wasn't the hose clamp. Last edited by Bill UK; 03-16-2011 at 11:25 PM.

03-17-2011, 02:49 AM	#6
gaitski Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 14	That looks identical, though it says it's for the turbo. There's no reason why it wouldn't work for the 7mge, right? Also, I haven't had any luck finding a neoprene oil gasket/washer big enough for the No. 3 bolts. What's the general consensus on using some O-rings smeared with RTV? I'm not trying to do things quick and dirty, but the local shops haven't been much help and I'd really like to get this all together before the weekend. Last edited by gaitski; 03-17-2011 at 03:09 AM.

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03-16-2011, 03:54 PM	#1
gaitski Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 14	Ok, I've got a follow-up issue now. While trying to remove the 3/4" hose from the No. 1 head cover, the hose tore. It was crazy brittle, so I'm glad I'm in there and can replace it now, but what is it? It travels from right next to the oil cap down to the block, but I can't find the thing on the Cygnus site. I also heard something small and metallic fall down below when the hose tore, and it wasn't the hose clamp....any thoughts? Thanks again!

03-16-2011, 04:06 PM	#2
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	I think it's the crank case vent hose

03-16-2011, 11:50 PM	#4
gaitski Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 14	Awesome, thanks guys that definitely looks like the one, and I'm still guessing as to what fell down...

03-17-2011, 12:57 AM	#5
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	http://store.driftmotion.com/static/...vertoblock.php

03-17-2011, 11:29 AM	#7
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	All you have to do is pull out each plug and clean the threads. Then put enough rtv on the threads so it pushes out the top as you screw it back in creating a nice seal. Like the with the oil pan there is no need to really use a gasket. But if want a washer you can search for the type used for an oil drain plug. But the rtv way does work and will be clean if you do it right.