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Perkins — Engine Crankcase Breather - Replace

Maintenance

From a Perkins owner's manual covering: 402D-05, 403D-07, 403D-11, 403D-15, 404D-22, 404D-22T, 404D-22TA, SEBU8311-10. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Perkins 402D-05, Perkins 403D-07, Perkins 403D-11, Perkins 403D-15, Perkins 404D-22, Perkins 404D-22T, Perkins 404D-22TA

Before you start

  • Make sure the breather assembly components are installed correctly; engine damage may occur.

Procedure

  1. Loosen the screws and remove the breather cover from the valve mechanism cover.
  2. Remove the spring; remove the diaphragm and plate.
  3. For turbocharged engines, remove the spacer and the joint.
  4. Clean the vent hole and the cavity in the valve mechanism cover.
  5. For turbocharged engines, install a new joint and the spacer.
  6. Install a new diaphragm and plate into the cavity (or spacer).
  7. Install a new spring.
  8. Install the breather cover and the four screws; tighten the screws.

Full service-parts list: Perkins 402D-05 →, Perkins 403D-07 →, Perkins 403D-11 →, Perkins 403D-15 →, Perkins 404D-22 →, Perkins 404D-22T →, Perkins 404D-22TA →

Source: Perkins owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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