chrisgatguis Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hi,Can anyone tell me what the white substance is likely to be in the breather pipe which goes from my airbox to the valve cover (there or their abouts).If i look down it it has white gunk inside.Should i be concerned with this or just clean / stick it back on?Its a GS500 btw!ThanksChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hi,Can anyone tell me what the white substance is likely to be in the breather pipe which goes from my airbox to the valve cover (there or their abouts).If i look down it it has white gunk inside.Should i be concerned with this or just clean / stick it back on?Its a GS500 btw!ThanksChris it will be a mix of condensation and oil vapour, i wouldn't worry to much about it, as your GS500 is aircooled, and not water cooled, its unlikely to be anything more serious..the engine heats up when used causing the oil to turn to vapour, hence the breather pipe, and that with condensation will give you your white soapy residue.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgatguis Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Cheers Walney,shame we dont have a points reward system mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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