Oh here we go again with the MB is a totally different (nose-in-the-air) better engine than the GM or VW. Guess what? I am well aware and aquainted diesel engines. I know its NOT gas! Guess what? All three of my diesels are IDI designs with prechambers, glowplugs, etc. All three have a baffle in the vent system already. Two of them run the vent lines right to the intake with no ill effects. In fact, I have never heard of any of the other brands "running away" due to poor design. MB even used a similar setup previously in the 79/80 SD. If it doesn't work then why did they use it? Do these SD's "runaway"? The only difference I can see in the early SD turbodiesel and my 84 is this breather setup. If this is the only difference then why would one be just an oily mess and the other a "disaster" waiting to happen? Explain it. Anything in between the air filter and the inlet on the turbo is subjected to the same suction. There is no such thing as "direct turbo suction" The original placement of the oil separator subjected it to the same suction I am now using. The only diesels I have ever heard of running away were from severe overfilling of the crankcase oil, a problem with the IP, or one case of very, very, very worn out cylinders/rings causing enough blowby to cause the "occasional" run away. And that car is still driven in its condition. The only thing I might consider is a 240 separator but I will still vent direct to the turbo inlet, if I can find a 240 separator.... Some people have the opinion that this will cause problems. I don't think this will and I don't plan on changing it any time soon. I knew this would start a fire.... RT

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