My Vanagon's engine sounds a bit off, and I was told I might need to check the breather tower. What exactly does this O-ring do?

This O-ring is crucial for sealing the connection to your Vanagon's engine breather tower. It ensures that crankcase vapors are properly routed back into the intake system, preventing oil leaks and maintaining correct crankcase pressure. A worn or missing engine breather gasket here can lead to vacuum leaks and reduced engine performance.

When should I consider replacing the O-ring on my Vanagon's breather tower? Is it something that wears out?

Yes, like most rubber seals, the O-ring for the breather tower can degrade over time due to heat and exposure to engine oil. You should consider replacing it if you notice oil around the breather tower connection, if your engine is running rougher than usual, or during any major engine service like replacing the valve cover gaskets. It's a small part that plays a big role in preventing engine breather hose leaks.

Will this crankcase breather O-ring fit my 1986 Vanagon Westfalia Camper?

Absolutely! This O-ring is designed to fit all Vanagon models from 1983 through 1991, including your 1986 Westfalia Camper. It's a direct replacement for the original seal, ensuring a proper fit and reliable function for models like the Campmobile, Weekender, and Passenger variants.

I'm doing some work on my Vanagon's engine. How difficult is it to replace this breather tower O-ring, and do I need any special tools?

Replacing this O-ring is typically a straightforward job. You'll usually just need to remove the breather hose or tower assembly, carefully remove the old, degraded O-ring, clean the sealing surface, and then install the new engine breather gasket. No special tools are usually required, making it a manageable task for most DIYers looking to ensure their Vanagon's crankcase breather system is sealed correctly.

O-Ring for Breather Tower | N-901-061-01

Name: O-Ring for Breather Tower
SKU: N-901-061-01
Price: 3.95 USD
Availability: InStock

O-Ring for Breather Tower

Product:	N-901-061-01
Works With:	1983-1991
Manufacturer:	Quality Aftermarket
Availability:	Only 1 Left in Stock!

$3.95

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O-ring for Vanagon breather tower.

Fits: 1983-1991 Vanagon with Waterboxer Engine.

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Fixed leak

Breather tower always leaked. With this and some gasket maker. Its been good.

Purchased a a spare.

O-ring breathe tower seal.

Identical to the original O-ring I replaced. My Breather tower I purchased from gowesty came with the seal. I purchase an extra one so when I do a serve to the Crank Case Breather system, I have a clean tower and seal ready to go. Highly recommend and rated 5 stars. R/Jeff

Fits like a glove

Seals that baby up!

Perfect fit

The breather tower seal fits perfectly and did its job to keep oil in and not seeping out around the base.

Fits Great

Fits breather tower great

Good quality

Fit perfectly

Only needed this oring, so saved money

Didn't need a full gasket kit so ordered only what I needed. Worth the savings!

Gowesty has just what you need.

After cleaning the unit, it was clear the old oring needed replacement.

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