Antichama

English translation: breather valve

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Portuguese term or phrase:Antichama
English translation:breather valve
Entered by: airmailrpl

00:53 Jun 15, 2017
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Vw Gol
Portuguese term or phrase: Antichama
vou ter que limpar ou trocar a Valvula Antichama Vw Gol
airmailrpl
Brazil
Local time: 15:21
PCV valve
Explanation:
Couldn't figure out why this is called 'antichama' in PT. In UK, I think this is also referred to as 'breather valve'.


Andei pesquisando e existe uma válvula popularmente chamada de "pulmão do motor" ou "válvula anti-chama" que seria a válvula de ventilação do motor, que por inúmeros motivos pode estar entupida.
http://www.forumbmwbrasil.com.br/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1374&s...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=vw pcv&_osacat=0&_from=...
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T o b i a s
Grading comment
the mechanic called it a "respiro" and it is made of plastic - so it definitely does not retard, arrest or trap flames
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Summary of answers provided
5flame arrestor/flame trap
Nick Taylor
4Flame retardant
Gilmar Fernandes
4flame screen
David Hollywood
4fire grade / fireproof
Mario Freitas
3PCV valve
T o b i a s


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Flame retardant


Explanation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flame_retardant



Gilmar Fernandes
United States
Local time: 14:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish
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flame screen


Explanation:
I would say

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with valve/vent

https://www.classnk.or.jp/.../List of approved devices...
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・IIA (250A~300A). ・IIB (80A~200A). 04CD1T/TA13541E(AL). 2017. 3. High Velocity Vent/Vacuum. Relief Valve fitted with Flame. Screen. HPV-65A, 3", 4", 5" 6", ...

David Hollywood
Local time: 15:21
Native speaker of: English
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fire grade / fireproof


Explanation:
https://www.google.com.br/search?q="fire grade valve"&oq="fi...
https://www.google.com.br/search?q="fireproof valve"&oq="fir...

Mario Freitas
Brazil
Local time: 15:21
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
flame arrestor/flame trap


Explanation:
flame arrestor/flame trap

Nick Taylor
Local time: 19:21
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1 day 12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
válvula Antichama
PCV valve


Explanation:
Couldn't figure out why this is called 'antichama' in PT. In UK, I think this is also referred to as 'breather valve'.


Andei pesquisando e existe uma válvula popularmente chamada de "pulmão do motor" ou "válvula anti-chama" que seria a válvula de ventilação do motor, que por inúmeros motivos pode estar entupida.
http://www.forumbmwbrasil.com.br/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1374&s...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=vw pcv&_osacat=0&_from=...


T o b i a s
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 23
Grading comment
the mechanic called it a "respiro" and it is made of plastic - so it definitely does not retard, arrest or trap flames
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