DT 60 breather pipe

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  1. Jan 31, 2012 #1
    Chirt

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    So, my 2000 Dt 60 series smokes a lot through the breather pipe I heard it's kind of normal for these motors. I was thinking about running a hose from the breather pipe to the air filter housing so the motor would suck it and burn it

    any suggestions? tips?
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2012 #2
    leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Hmmmm, hybrid EGR....
    Dont bother mate. Just let it go and drive it.
    All motors need a crank case vent, otherwise say goodbye to oil seals.
    Just let it do what its been doing and enjoy not having EGR etc.

    Martin
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2012 #3
    Chirt

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    only thing that bothers me is the smell that sometimes comes in side the cab.
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2012 #4
    leftlanetruckin

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    If that's the case, then just extend the line backwards towards the rear of the rig.
    You do have the filter in the HVAC housing don't you?

    Martin
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2012 #5
    Chirt

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    I did think about that and Yes, I do have the HVAC filter in there but still gets inside when it's warm outside like where I was in Florida last week.
     
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  8. Feb 1, 2012 #6
    leftlanetruckin

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    I never noticed it on my old Century with a Detroit in it.
    I would just extend it before putting it into the intake etc.

    Martin
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2012 #7
    hillcountryhotshots

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    I had the same issue with mine so I welded a nipple to the exhaust and ran a new hose to it.
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2012 #8
    MNdriver

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    if you have noticed a rather significant increase in crankcase vapor discharge, I'd be taking it in and getting a compression test done on the engine.

    Most likely loosing a piston ring somewhere.
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2012 #9
    Pablo-UA

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    yep, closed crancase vent system is used on late Volvo D13, all merc PLD engines and on some MAN and Scania engines. really it is emissiong issue. The bad news - you gotta oil in intercooler and sometimes when intake goes too hot you have to remove intercooler to flush.
     
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