Vent hose should be cleaned?

pepelepua · 10-20-2015, 07:43 PM

Today I found this vent hose, I think this liquid cames from the crankcase condensation gases.
I pumped the hose with my hand and some liquid came out, mostly water, Am I supposed to open the bottom cap or should it leak automatically?

detours · 10-20-2015, 08:35 PM

That is correct. It's the catch tube for condensation and contaminants from the crankcase.

The liquid is a combination of fuel, water and should be disposed of safely. It is likely flammable and will damage asphalt if it drips on the pavement.

The plastic PCV separator for many RX3's was installed upside down at the factory. It should be installed with the metal bracket below the crankcase hose and with the white dot facing away from the engine. It's very easy to correct and will reduce the amount of liquid that collects in the tube.

More info here:
http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...t=14939&page=9

SpudRider · 10-20-2015, 08:40 PM

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pepelepua Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 30	Vent hose should be cleaned? Today I found this vent hose, I think this liquid cames from the crankcase condensation gases. I pumped the hose with my hand and some liquid came out, mostly water, Am I supposed to open the bottom cap or should it leak automatically? __________________ Pablo. Today Riding a Corven Triax 250 Touring (Zongshen RX3)
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detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	That is correct. It's the catch tube for condensation and contaminants from the crankcase. The liquid is a combination of fuel, water and should be disposed of safely. It is likely flammable and will damage asphalt if it drips on the pavement. The plastic PCV separator for many RX3's was installed upside down at the factory. It should be installed with the metal bracket below the crankcase hose and with the white dot facing away from the engine. It's very easy to correct and will reduce the amount of liquid that collects in the tube. More info here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...t=14939&page=9 __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	X2. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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