044 tank vent help

[Beer Gut]

Aside from replacing it and the saw shop isn't open today, I pulled it apart the orange grommet seems fine, the filter is intact, and the cap fits snuggly. Is there anything else to check or do, the saw was empty and when I toped it off it started leaking and it never did this before? Do the grommets just wear out?

 

[pioneerguy600]

Aside from replacing it and the saw shop isn't open today, I pulled it apart the orange grommet seems fine, the filter is intact, and the cap fits snuggly. Is there anything else to check or do, the saw was empty and when I toped it off it started leaking and it never did this before? Do the grommets just wear out?

They will distort with time and exposure to bad/ old fuel, the replacement number 1110 353 1600 from your local Stihl dealer should fix this problem.

 

[Beer Gut]

They will distort with time and exposure to bad/ old fuel, the replacement number 1110 353 1600 from your local Stihl dealer should fix this problem.

Thanks ya saw was bought in 1997 probably about time or way over do.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Or you could just send it to me. Sounds like its beyond repair!! LOL

 

[Beer Gut]

Or you could just send it to me. Sounds like its beyond repair!! LOL

Completely shot would be no use to you either.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[splitpost]

my 044 was doing the same thing,i replaced the little rubber valve ,still no good ,my saw runs the clear plastic tubing with the threaded bits shoved in it for a tank vent..........well it did ,i got rid of the clear tubing in place of the filter breather and hose off a ms290/390,i have not had any problems whatsoever regarding the tank vent or saw performance after the switch:msp_thumbup:
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[Beer Gut]

my 044 was doing the same thing,i replaced the little rubber valve ,still no good ,my saw runs the clear plastic tubing with the threaded bits shoved in it for a tank vent..........well it did ,i got rid of the clear tubing in place of the filter breather and hose off a ms290/390,i have not had any problems whatsoever regarding the tank vent or saw performance after the switch:msp_thumbup:
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This one has the orange grommet that comes in from the tank, then a sintered filter, and then a cover. All seem fine and it never gave me problems before so WTF. I wonder if the black style my 460 has would work I will have to see if it will fit. If I crack the cap you can hear the presure release so its making a seal..

 

[splitpost]

shoot us a pic ,not sure what you mean

 

[Bowtie]

my 044 was doing the same thing,i replaced the little rubber valve ,still no good ,my saw runs the clear plastic tubing with the threaded bits shoved in it for a tank vent..........well it did ,i got rid of the clear tubing in place of the filter breather and hose off a ms290/390,i have not had any problems whatsoever regarding the tank vent or saw performance after the switch:msp_thumbup:
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I did that on an 028 Super. I like that fix, works great, and you can mount the vent anywhere you want!

 

[splitpost]

I did that on an 028 Super. I like that fix, works great, and you can mount the vent anywhere you want!

Yep,fit and forget,the best type of modds

 

[Beer Gut]

Yep,fit and forget,the best type of modds

Yup like your idea just going set it up like yours or close to it and done. I would do pics but next time it comes apart its getting fixed.

Thanks

 

[voodolounge]

This one has the orange grommet that comes in from the tank, then a sintered filter, and then a cover. All seem fine and it never gave me problems before so WTF. I wonder if the black style my 460 has would work I will have to see if it will fit. If I crack the cap you can hear the presure release so its making a seal..

did u ever fix that problem?