so does the breather only work on the 20r/22r or does it also go on the 22rE?

 

Do they help with MPG? I'm flat broke and need to save as much moola as possible. Another thing; what about the hole where the standard hose connects to the intake? How would you cover it, a second breather? I am still new to working on my own truck.

 

why run breathers or pcv ? I just left mine open with no hose on either and it never spit oil out, my hood never got dirty from it spray up or anything...only when I blew my pistons it started spraying oil....

 

For us Guys in California, we have to worry about a little something called SMOG TESTS. Unfortunately, that would be considered modifying your emissions and you would fail the visual inspection. On a previous truck I had(87 4wd 22r), I drilled extra holes on the top of my air cleaner to get more air for the K&N filter and that got flagged. I had to pick up another top before I got the truck to pass. On a different note, smog tests are done every 2 years, so things could be put back to stock right before smog.

 

Still, is that black crap in the throttle body backdrafted oil? Because I may just buy one and improvise with the hole in the intake. Say screw it and put the hose back on when smog time comes again.

 

I am still wondering, what about the other hole on intake? I just don't want something being sucked in there when I do go off road, because it's bad enough with rocks hitting the paint... part of the reason I am looking for OE front mudflaps, I got my truck without them.

 

im still waiting to see if the breather is only for a 2xR or can it b used on a 22rE???

cmon guys it seems like less n less questions on here r getting answered

 

ok i will answer the questions.
first i like to say sorry, i havent been lookin 2 indept in the forums last few days/weeks. Got RL things going on.

the front breather can be used on either R or RE.
the black stuff ur seeing in ur intake is most likely oil that was blown past ur PCV valve. throttle body clear will help clean it off. I would also recommend replacing the PCV valve.

Front Breather--
ok for the RE guys, when u replace the front with one of those small filters, plug the place the hose connects to with either a rubber cap or something that will cover the hole.

R guys(forgive me if im wrong) u sould be able to do the same as the RE guys.

Rear Breather--
leave the PCV valve in place. Here is an idea, now i havent done this but do plan on it when i get the time. IF u like to help keep the oil from going into ur intake then u need a catch can of some sort..just place it in between ur pcv valve and intake.

Hope this answered the questions. If i missed one repost it and i will answer..

 

thnx frinzo

i was wonderin if u knew if i need a 4runner core for my lights to sit flush when i get the 4runner conversion

 

Thank you Frinzo. All of my questions that were important have been answered Now I will go and do just that. Thanks for being cool about it too!

 

NP, once ur done take a pic and i will see if u might have missed something..

 

so i was looking for a breather and there were 2 different sizes... a 9mm and a 12mm, so which one is for the 22re?

 

I honestly dont know, but just take a tape measure out to ur truck and measure it, that be the best way to make sure u get the correct size.

 

Thanks for the input Frinzo, but I guess I'll just stick with the rubber line for now. I went looking at all the Auto Zones from Menifee to my home with no success yet. Maybe later I'll give it another shot, but not now.

 

np man, i try and help when i can..

 

I measured... it's a 15mm diameter on my 22RE's valve cover and 10mm on the intake manifold, that's why I wasn't able to find one at any of my Auto Zones out here. I'll try Autoaid (aunt & uncle's) later, at least if they don't have it, they can order one and get it for me usually overnight.