Gates 31072 Engine Crankcase Breather Cap

Gates 31072 Oil Breather Cap Overview

The Gates 31072 oil breather cap is a metal crankcase breather cap built for emission control systems on late-model cars and light trucks. Its specific-fit design, silver finish, and rubber seal help provide a secure replacement for applications that use a push-fit breather cap.

Key Features

• Metal housing with a silver finish for durable service
• Rubber gasket/seal material for a tighter seal at the neck
• Push-fit cam type for straightforward installation on the correct neck size
• Specific-fit design for confirmed vehicle applications
• Shell diameter: 2.82 in.; height: 2 in.; neck diameter: 1.19 in.; neck depth: 2 in.
• Meets emission control system requirements for late-model cars and light trucks

Product Details

This Gates oil breather cap, part number 31072, is engineered as an engine crankcase breather cap for vehicles that use a breather-style oil fill or crankcase ventilation opening without an oil filler tube. It is listed across a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, including Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford Bronco, and Mercury Cougar models. For buyers searching for a Ford F-150 oil breather cap or a Ford Bronco crankcase breather cap, Gates 31072 provides a direct replacement option with the correct dimensions and fitment profile.

Gates Oil Breather Cap line focuses on replacement hardware for emission control and crankcase ventilation service. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 36006 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Missing or damaged crankcase breather cap
• Loose fit at the breather neck
• Oil vapor escape from a worn cap seal
• Incorrect replacement cap size on Ford, Mercury, or Lincoln applications
• Service issues on vehicles listed with oil breather cap fitment

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the neck diameter and application notes before installation. This part uses a push-fit cam design and is listed for specific-fit applications, so confirm that your vehicle is shown in the fitment data and that the engine uses a breather cap without an oil filler tube where noted. Clean the sealing surface before installing the cap to help the rubber seal seat properly.

Fits 1997 Ford F-250 HD, N/A; Fits 1982-1997 Ford F-350, N/A; Fits 1975-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1977-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1982-1996 Ford F-250, N/A; Fits 1975-1991 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1987 Ford Bronco, N/A; Fits 1982-1984 Ford Bronco, N/A; Fits 1982-1987 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1982-1987 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1982-1987 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1975-1980 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1982-1987 Ford F-150, N/A; Fits 1975-1987 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A; Fits 1968-1986 Ford Bronco, N/A; Fits 1986 Ford F-200, N/A; Fits 1968-1986 Ford LTD, N/A; Fits 1975-1985 Ford F-150, N/A; Fits 1968-1985 Ford F-250, N/A; Fits 1968-1985 Ford F-350, N/A; Fits 1979-1985 Ford Mustang, N/A; Fits 1968-1973 Ford Mustang, N/A; Fits 1968-1985 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Fits 1982-1985 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 1970-1980 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 1968 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 1984-1985 Lincoln Mark VII, N/A; Fits 1981-1985 Lincoln Town Car, N/A; Fits 1979-1985 Mercury Capri, N/A; Fits 1976-1977 Mercury Capri, N/A; Fits 1968-1985 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Fits 1974-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1982-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1978 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1975-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1982-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1975-1983 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1975-1983 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1975-1983 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1975-1983 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1975-1983 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1977-1983 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1968-1983 Ford F-100, N/A; Fits 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont, N/A; Fits 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, N/A; Fits 1968-1983 Mercury Marquis, N/A; Fits 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr, N/A; Fits 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, N/A; Fits 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch, N/A; Fits 1978 Ford Courier, N/A; Fits 1974-1978 Ford Pinto, N/A; Fits 1975-1978 Mercury Bobcat, N/A; Fits 1968-1976 Mercury Montego, N/A; Fits 1968-1974 Mercury Colony Park, N/A

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures replacement engine and emission-control hardware with application-specific dimensions and material selection. Part number 31072 is built with a metal housing and rubber seal to support proper fitment in the listed crankcase breather applications.