bov leaking at idle?

[david200095367]

i noticed my bov was leaking slightly at idle, is this normal? Also if i recirculate the bov can i leave it like this, or should i replace it?

[steve s14]

i would recirculate it.is it a stock bov from an sr?if so i noticed, the ones i've seen, all seem to leak a little.

[WDRacing]

What type of BOV is it exactly? Is it a gen 1 or 2 DSM?

[david200095367]

its off a 1g dsm. thanks for the quick replies guys.

[WDRacing]

Stock BOV's are notorious for leaking. Routing it back to the intake will atleast insure your not suffering from a huge vacuum leak.

WD

[david200095367]

ok thanks. which aftermarket bov will fit on a dsm flange?

[WDRacing]

Got me there man...make it a new thread and maybe someone else will answer.

[david200095367]

haha, thanks WDRacing.

[david200095367]

if i recirculated the leaky bov, wouldnt that be as if its not leaking cauz the air is goin right back in?

[WDRacing]

Yes.

[Chezedik]

Some Greddy's (I think) and RC or whoever it was I got my firering from has one that fits the stock 1g flange. I will deal for mild boost. I think this one of the reasons they get crushed.

[WDRacing]

YEah, the crush mod makes them good for like 20 psi or so...gotta love the DSM Guys.

[Chezedik]

I have a 1g, so I hope I am right...

[david200095367]

so if i crush the 1g bov it wont leak at idle? how do i crush it?

[Chezedik]

You just put it into a vice with a socket big enough that it will not crush the minor section, I believe. Check DSM forums for sure.

[david200095367]

ok thanks chezedik.