BigBopper

Hey, don't forget me too! I removed both also. http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5100783&postcount=337

Looks like it got bent during supplier handling or shipping, causing the coating to flake off. It also looks like it has a defect (blemish/depression). Did you sign for it at delivery? Is the box beat up like it was dropped or crunched? You may need to file a claim with the shipper. Contact supplier/manufacture and see what they can do for you. If they're willing to work with you for a replacement, see if you can have them double box the new one. Good Luck

A few pics of disassembly for reference.

Hope these help you with the PCV valve replacement project. BTW, I found some cracks in my hose that you can see in the photo by my thumb and forefinger.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5297783&postcount=5

Can you verify the boost pressure is actually what the engine (ECM) is seeing. If the boost pressure was actually lower than what is being used by the ECM, it seems you would experience lower performance, as you are now... ? Throwing out ideas.

Did you ever verify if your BPV was working properly?

227 was US sales production.

Reference photos: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5137498&postcount=8

That will make it "stiff"

The OEM header is double wall piping, which may make modifications unreasonable.

This is what I did with mine back in early 2012.

The first "damper" is more of an expansion chamber, that over time and somewhat aggressive clutch pedal activation (and likely, accelerated by cold fluid) will cause the baffle plate to fracture (Surley). Removing it will lessen the somewhat vague clutch/pedal feel, which we all agree, is a good thing. Removing the spring loaded damper/control valve assembly from the slave cylinder will eliminate the restricting orifices. This allows the clutch fluid to directly activate the throwout bearing during engagement/disengagement for a unrestricted action. By removing it, you will definitely notice the difference in colder (fluid) temps. These devices were installed to lessen clutch induced shock on the driveline. As installed they do what they were intended to do. However, at the cost of vague/mushy pedal feel and slower disengagement of the clutch disc which causes unnecessary wear.

Yes, that is the spring loaded damper/control valve assembly. If you look at pic #4 & #5 [Clutch Damper Delete (1)], you will see both front & back of the damper disk, (12 little holes around a small hole in the middle) the back side has a small black rubber circle that acts as a check valve which allows fluid to travel through the 12 holes in one direction but not in the other direction. It forces the fluid to travel the opposite direction through the center hole.

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