Forklift Engine Breather 2409001600001 — Xinchai 490BPG Diesel Engine Crankcase Breather / PCV Valve
This forklift engine breather part number 2409001600001 is a Kingstream OEM crankcase breather for Xinchai 490BPG 4-cylinder diesel engines in 1-3.5 ton forklift trucks. The engine breather — also called the crankcase ventilation valve or PCV valve — vents combustion blow-by gases that leak past the piston rings into the crankcase. Without proper ventilation, crankcase pressure builds up, forcing oil past seals and gaskets, contaminating the intake system, and increasing oil consumption. The breather separates oil mist from the vented gases, returning oil to the crankcase while allowing filtered air to circulate. 0.85kg net (1.1kg gross) with 30×22×20cm packaging. 100% professional tested. 6-month warranty. Brand-new. Kingstream OEM quality for Xinchai 490BPG forklift fleet operators.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE: Step 1 — Locate the breather on the engine, typically mounted on the valve cover or engine block side. Step 2 — Disconnect the breather hose from the breather outlet. Step 3 — Remove the mounting bolts or clamps securing the breather body. Step 4 — Remove the old breather and clean the mounting surface. Step 5 — Inspect the breather hose for cracks or blockage — replace if necessary. Step 6 — Install the new breather with a new gasket or O-ring seal. Step 7 — Reconnect the breather hose with a secure clamp. Step 8 — Start the engine and verify no oil leaks or excessive crankcase pressure. A properly functioning breather should show slight vacuum or neutral pressure at the oil filler cap when the engine is running. Step 9 — Test drive and verify normal engine operation without oil leaks. 6-month warranty. Kingstream OEM.
SYMPTOMS OF BREATHER FAILURE: Oil leaks from engine seals and gaskets, excessive oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke from oil burning, oil in the air intake system, high crankcase pressure pushing out the dipstick, and engine oil contamination from inadequate ventilation. For Xinchai 490BPG diesel engine fleet crankcase ventilation maintenance, contact us. Kingstream OEM.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 2409001600001 |
| Type | Engine Crankcase Breather |
| Application | Xinchai 490BPG Diesel Engine |
| Weight | 0.85 kg (Net) / 1.1 kg (Gross) |
| Warranty | 6 Months |
100% professional tested. Kingstream OEM. Contact us.






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