Originally Posted by OVERKILL
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Looks like the ADBV is a thin piece of (spring loaded?) metal, not rubber. How about taking the ADBV apart for a better look?
Looks like it's rubber with a metal backing piece on it to me. The metal piece slides down, allowing oil past the rubber piece.
Yep, the metal collar looks to be spring loaded and pinches the rubber gasket ring between it and the base plate. Pretty unique ADBV design.
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Looks like the ADBV is a thin piece of (spring loaded?) metal, not rubber. How about taking the ADBV apart for a better look?
Looks like it's rubber with a metal backing piece on it to me. The metal piece slides down, allowing oil past the rubber piece.
Yep, the metal collar looks to be spring loaded and pinches the rubber gasket ring between it and the base plate. Pretty unique ADBV design.