Crank case ventilator. Crank case breather. Thing a ma jiger. DD15 engine.Detroit engine ventilator.

In this how to we are going over the details in replacing the dd15/13 crank case ventilator. This time we’ll keep the engine in the chassis to perform this miracle. Grab some lunch and enjoy.
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[@joedirt1712]

Love how you use wobbles like that. Going to have to use them more frequently like that.

[@khalidw5166]

It’s alway a pleasure to watch your videos and every second counts in them.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Appreciate the positive feedback. Can’t do it without viewers like yourself. Stay safe out there.

[@DIAMONDISKEY]

Perfect timing watching some old videos

[@bittusinghal21]

Thanks man finally I found solution in your video thanks once again

[@JOSERAMIREZ-og1jt]

Great video thanks for showing part numbers

[@bobmyrick3564]

Great video sir, thank you for sharing.

[@djcaravante]

Bro you’re awesome it look so sample and easy thanks for your videos help us a lot

[@musicalmcbride]

Thank you, this video is very helpful.

[@LBKidoz]

Appreciate your video brother! I’m doing mine to !!! Grate video . I hope in future you post some about dt12 transition and clutch how to check them

[@scubadivingsince2006]

Watching your vids while my trucks in getting the outlet nox sensor replaced an they’re going to work on the front brakes shakes the steering wheel like crazy when I press the brakes 👍

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for watching. Glad this can give you some insight into the process of diagnosing the shaking issues

[@Trtrucking79]

Heck just did this last week… didn’t come with the block deal… ok that’s why I see the the leak there… didn’t replace that…. Thanks…👌🏿👌🏿

[@yevgenaleksyeyenko8291]

Cool thank you

[@cumminsrealpower680]

Great informative video. Got my old one off, getting ready to put new one on. You definitely make it look easy. Lol. Appreciate the video.

[@robertovillalon2841]

Thanks!

[@tabcaan22]

Nice

[@georgegonzalez8818]

Good job!. I'm having an issue on my volvo d13 , seems concept is the same. Thank you

[@aimstrucking7686]

Thank you . I hope you can make a video about valve cover gasket change ( VNL 860 2020 ) please 🙏

[@thetruckersmanifesto3873]

Like the video bub

[@mandynazco1566]

Hola 🙋‍♂️, cada cuantas millas se le debe cambiar ese filtro,gracias

[@joseluisruiz-oq2tu]

Tnks broo .una pregunta el cople que va en el bloke de plastico ese lo venden en la freihgliner .que numero de parte tiene ya pregunte en san diego . y no tienen informacion

[@DONTCALLMETHAT]

I had to clean mine. Couldn't find one for my truck. 2008 Western Star 4900 Detroit Diesel 60 Series 14L

[@larrykussler3671]

Hello, enjoy your videos. I work in a fleet shop for a national company. Have changed a few of them for sure. Have you notice what mileage that you have been changing them.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for watching and reaching out. I would say if they haven’t been replaced by 500k than I’d Deff do it then.

[@valentinchiriliuc1978]

Thank you for great video. What o-ring grease (brand, type? you using in video?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Petroleum based retention conpound. This particular one is from grainier and it made by chemtool incorporated. Great to use So it won’t dry up hard on those orings.

[@reggieblack6605]

Could this be part of a solution for code 102 18 air intake manifold pressure too low derate 25% ?

[@gavinquick8201]

So I have a very Nasty/nausea blow by smell that comes from this every time I’m in stop in go traffic an or use the jake brake. Didn’t start this till I took to freightliner to have my first pm service done 15k ever since the. I have this smell coming out. Still at 40k miles. Is this something that be the issue of what do you think it is?

[@jadb8452]

like always great video, did it have a fault code

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

This one did not have a fault code, just pushing out to much oil and has never been replaced. Expect by 500k mi it’ll need it.

[@goofycomic37]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 mine just done this last night…oil over the place

[@318_louisiana9]

I’m getting ready to buy one now I’ll be following your steps it’s my first time changing one thanks a lot from the video. There was a part of your video went silent was that a bolt and nut you use to unscrew it?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for watching and reaching out. Yes I used a regular bolt and double nut it to get the fitting out. Much easier and much cheaper than buying a large Allen socket to fit in there. All about saving money and working with what I have.

[@318_louisiana9]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 Ook cool agree with you. I installed minds earlier today, Is this the only way to contact you if I have a question in the future?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

@@318_louisiana9 this way works best as others can see responses and hopefully helps them with issues they might have.

[@318_louisiana9]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 10.4

[@318_louisiana9]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 hey I have a question I have a oil pan that crack and dripping oil but not much and cam housing the question is why my dipstick is always showing over full even if it’s for a day can you help me out?

[@vincentstanley68]

Great video! Do i have to replace the sensor itself if it doesn't throw a code? Im replacing the ventilator because mine looks oily and probably is the original one.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question and thanks for reaching out. Happy holidays by the way. If the sensor is not throwing any codes then go ahead and reuse the original one they rarely go out. The only problem we usually get is from the actual filter itself being clogged.

[@vincentstanley68]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 Thank you and happy holidays! Im replacing the turbo and i thought that now is the time to replace the crank case breather bacause i have so much room. Btw i think it will be great if you make a turbo replacement video for dd15 because there's only one on youtube and its in spanish. I wish you all the best for the new year!

[@andrep6519]

Great video, question: what force cause the rotation? I have the same and it leak on the ground. thanks

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for reaching out. The force of the exhaust gas leaving the block causes the filter to spin than clean the slobber and send the remains to the pan. Only vapor should be leaving the filter, and if much oil comes out it’s time to change the housing.

[@olibrius9]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 That's great, thank you very much for your service.

[@robinsonombuya950]

Is it part of Air intake system?

[@user-ew3kw3je6m]

Hi, thank you for the video. Is it ok for a nea one to have some leak?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

If it’s good it won’t leak. There will be minor signs of oil around that exhaust area but very minor. If it’s dripping than we got problems.

[@mohamudnageye4611]

Where’s your shop located

[@xxkornmetalxx]

I've noticed that the hose going into the block has a small leak. Should I just replace the whole crankcase or just the hose? My oil pan is leaking also not too bad. Would the crankcase failing cause that?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

If you have over 500 k miles than definitely replace your crank case vent housing and fitting in the block. If under you can do just that hose or spend just a bit extra and do the whole thing. Good maintenance to get done. It also won’t cause ur oil pan to leak. But might leak around your pan causing it to look like your pan is leaking.

[@swsuwave]

Video is sideways & 2/3 of the way in, you lost audio. You might benefit from a wireless mic so we hear more of your valuable commentary, which is helpful, and less shop noise. Great shot angles - appreciate the work in lighting and camera down there by the pan.

[@mastansingh7464]

Hey thnks for the video, is it possible it could be breather gasket?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for reaching out. Very well could be the breather gasket. Got to wash it off and check to be sure. Or..if you have over 200k miles you might as well replace it before it get full and throws a code.

[@mastansingh7464]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 i can see sweating around, is it possible oil pan gasket?

[@mastansingh7464]

And i dont feel any vaccum on oil cap and beneath crank case

[@arielgalvantorres4791]

I got a 2014 freight lighnet cascadia with DD15 engine i just replaced the crankcase oil seperator know how often doesvit need to b changed at? thnx. A.T.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Appreciate you reaching out man and watching along. These separators expect about 500,000 miles. After that they’re pretty slobbered up and will start pushing oil. And while you’re there don’t forget to replace the rpm sensor because It will go out.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

I have a 2011 dd15 it has a metal pipe with a sensor. I went and got a replacement from Freightliner but it has a plastic pipe or tube. They are telling me it's the only one they carry for the dd15. It will not work with the metal tube on my engine the plastic tube doesn't come off. Any help or ideas on this ?? Thanks

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question man. That is a problem with many older dd engines. I’ve also had that issue. I took the old one to the dealer and had them match it up with new style pieces that adapt to the new plastic lines. It was a pain. But best thing is to bring it in to a dealer and have them ask a tech if they need help because parts guys don’t always know it all. Good luck on the search and if you want to find out part numbers to help others that would be even better.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 thanks for the quick reply Ya I know it's not correct but parts guy said that's the new version I can't remember the term they used the super seaded part I think. I have ran into this before with many other parts but they usually work and fit. I will have to go to the big dealer in Denver and figure it out and I will put part numbers along with a video on my channel. My metal tube bolts to the motor and won't even fit that rubber grommet you showed pulling out on your video

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 hope I don't have one of those unicorn dd15 engines that parts are difficult to get 😐😒

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

@@MakeMoneyTrucking unfortunately it was an early model DD and the more years that pass the more parts are going to be hard to get. As you can see With the crank case vent they tried to make a universal one and failed because some had bolted fittings in blocks and some didn’t. It will only be getting worse as they will be focusing resources on the 18 and up engines.

[@kidstratocaster]

Will a bad crankcase rebreather cause exhaust in the cab/sleeper?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question. You don’t have to worry about that because no it will not. But I would start looking around for signs of soot collection around the exh manifold, bellows after turbo , and exh clamps , basically anything on the p/s of your engine.

[@Armannortheast]

Hello mister. I have truck freightliner cascadia dd15. The truck have 715000 miles. I change crankcase breather. It was leaking. But smoke come out from only from breather ? Please and advise for me Thanks and advance

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

If the breather is slightly smoking it’s fine as the crank case is venting. If it’s heavy smoke then you have a compression problem and may need a Eng rebuild soon.

[@kalehallman]

What size is that bolt head you used to take the fitting off at the engine?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

I used a 5/8 bolt head to remove that fitting.

[@kalehallman]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 thanks.

[@rbquietstorm]

If I changed the crankcase less than a year ago is it possible to replace the sensor only?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Absolutely, just may be a little hard to get on since that heat shield is in the way. But do-able.

[@Ng839]

How often should you service/replace the crank shaft ventilator??

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for watching. You can expect by 500k Miles to replace this. Either by a check eng light or pushing oil. Makes since since there’s a lot of oil slobber that comes from the valve train down to this. Thanks for reaching out and stay safe out there.

[@eddykatt3]

What do you mean by (pushing oil)?

[@eddykatt3]

Also thanks for the video’s brotha!!

[@Ng839]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 I appreciate the reply, thank you for the videos keep them coming !!

[@vladar1986]

Are crankcase breathers covered by Detroit Ew4 warranty?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Yea they are. Leaking and when there full.

[@AA-bk8qg]

Will this cause excessive blow by ??

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question, if the breather was plugged up than you would experience oil getting pushed out of the vent instead of it naturally being vapor. If you notice a lot of oil around it , it’s time to change it. Blow by is more of a cylinder problem.

[@uria711]

What exactly does this thing do?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question. The ccv is used to take any excessive pressure out of the block and separate gas from the oil. The filter inside actually spins and throws the oil back inside to the pan and vents fumes to the outside. Once you start getting excessive oil out of the ccv vent it’s time to replace the filter housing. Hope that clears some things up.

[@uria711]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 thank you so much!!! Does it always leak oil when it needs to be replaced? Or does it need to be replaced sometimes even without leaking oil?

[@user-ng8ch2xw3r]

How do you replace fuel pump on dd 15

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Keep looking through my vids and you’ll see one for just that repair.

[@user-ng8ch2xw3r]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 thank you

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[@sunnyroadtrucker1717]

*NO TORQUE SPECS ON THEM BOLTS? WHAT WAS THE SIZES ARE THEY? HOW LOSE OR TIGHT THEY MUST BE?* YOUR VIDEO IS NOT INFORMATIVE AT ALL!