replacing breather hose

[Steve W]

Well I took my '02 LeMans out for the first ride of the year a couple weeks ago and it was dripping oil over the place. I tracked it back to the large breather hose disintegrating right above where it right angles into the crankcase. So I got a factory replacement hose p/n 30157400 (boy, they're proud of this hose!) and am trying to figure out the least invasive way to change it. Not very accessible!

 

I've got the gas tank off. Any suggestions on the best way to get at it?

 

Thanks,

Steve

[mznyc]

Hi Steve

Ive never done it but as my motor is currently pulled I noticed cracking at the top end.It came out real easy,just loosen clamps and it slipped right out.Shouldn't be that difficult to get back in.But hey,it's a Guzzi

[Steve W]

Hi Steve

Ive never done it but as my motor is currently pulled I noticed cracking at the top end.It came out real easy,just loosen clamps and it slipped right out.Shouldn't be that difficult to get back in.But hey,it's a Guzzi

Yeah, I managed it - was kind of a pain but it's done now. No real tricks although removing the rt side coil made working on that end of the hose easier...

 

Steve

[mznyc]

Hi Steve

Ive never done it but as my motor is currently pulled I noticed cracking at the top end.It came out real easy,just loosen clamps and it slipped right out.Shouldn't be that difficult to get back in.But hey,it's a Guzzi

Yeah, I managed it - was kind of a pain but it's done now. No real tricks although removing the rt side coil made working on that end of the hose easier...

 

Steve

Removing the motor makes it Much easier!

How much did you pay for the MG part?There is a cheaper NAPA option,wondering how much as Im replacing mine.

Thanks

[GraeV11]

Hi Steve

Ive never done it but as my motor is currently pulled I noticed cracking at the top end.It came out real easy,just loosen clamps and it slipped right out.Shouldn't be that difficult to get back in.But hey,it's a Guzzi

Yeah, I managed it - was kind of a pain but it's done now. No real tricks although removing the rt side coil made working on that end of the hose easier...

 

Steve

Removing the motor makes it Much easier!

How much did you pay for the MG part?There is a cheaper NAPA option,wondering how much as Im replacing mine.

Thanks

 

Yeah it is pretty easy if the screw head on the clamp is facing in the right direction, otherwise you will be teaching your neighbourhood all your favourite swear words.

[Steve W]

 

Removing the motor makes it Much easier!

How much did you pay for the MG part?There is a cheaper NAPA option,wondering how much as Im replacing mine.

Thanks

Well, I got it from MG Cycle, think it was like $34 - but then another $12 shipping or so. Whatever - I'd rather give a bit more money to the specialist suppliers that keep us going and make sure I've got the right part. With that said, I am inherently cheap and to shell out $46 for a hose is a bit painful!

 

Steve

[mznyc]

Thanks Steve

Glad you got it sorted

I don't think the replacement from NAPA Is much cheaper,maybe $30.I'm gonna check on Monday.plus it's not and exact match,some minor trimming involved.

Michael

[drinkbeer]

my 03 SCURA has a cracked breather hose (surprise, surprise). i've heard that the spigot from the engine has a spring-loaded ball valve which gums-up and causes problems. i can't find this ball valve. any ideas ? cheers, drinkbeer (real ale)