Vaico V45-0033 Engine Oil Separator

Engine Oil Separator for Porsche Boxster

Vaico V45-0033 is a pressure-controlled engine oil separator built for OE-style crankcase ventilation service on the 1997-2002 Porsche Boxster. It is specified for OE number 996 107 023 04 and uses a breather valve design with included seal and hose clip details noted in the product data.

Key Features

• Pressure-controlled engine oil separator for crankcase ventilation management
• Fits 1997-2002 Porsche Boxster
• OE reference: 996 107 023 04
• Housing material: Polyamid 6.6
• Seal material: FPM (fluoride rubber) / ACM (polyacrylate rubber)
• Supplementary info: with seal and with hose clip
• Dimensions: 280 mm length, 155 mm width, 105 mm height
• Recommended replacement interval: 60,000 km or 3 years

Detailed Description

Vaico V45-0033 is an engine oil separator for Porsche Boxster models from 1997 through 2002. It is built as a pressure-controlled breather valve assembly and is referenced to OE number 996 107 023 04, making it a direct-match service part for the listed application. The housing is made from Polyamid 6.6, while the sealing materials are FPM and ACM for crankcase ventilation sealing performance. Vaico V45-0033 is also identified by cross-reference part numbers 996 107 023 01 and 996 107 023 02 for the same application.

VAICO product line parts are specified for OE-oriented repair work, with application data and replacement intervals provided to support routine maintenance planning. For the Porsche Boxster, this part number appears in the engine cylinder block components category and is sized for the listed installation envelope.

What It Helps Address

• Oil vapor separation issues in the crankcase ventilation system
• Excess crankcase pressure caused by a failing separator or breather valve
• Oil residue buildup in intake-related ventilation routing
• Seal leakage at the separator housing connection points
• Maintenance replacement at the recommended service interval

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify OE number 996 107 023 04 before installation on the Porsche Boxster. Confirm hose routing, seal condition, and breather valve orientation during service, and compare the removed unit against the listed dimensions: 280 mm length, 155 mm width, and 105 mm height. Follow the recommended replacement interval of 60,000 km or 3 years when planning maintenance.

Quality Assurance

This Vaico engine oil separator is built to OE reference specifications for the listed Porsche Boxster applications and uses application-specific sealing materials and housing construction. Fitment is confirmed for 1997-2002 Porsche Boxster models.