Oil Catch Can

[secondchance]

I have been contemplating over adding an oil catch can for some time. Finally I picked up a "Mishimoto" unit (Japanese name but the box says made in Taiwan) off of Ebay.
Rather then chopping up the aluminum PCV line and splicing in, I flipped the "F" tube backwards, ran 5/16" rubber hose and tucked the unit next to the windshield washer bottle on the passenger side. The can fits snug w/ no bracket and is held in place vertically by plastic moulding under the hood that seals against the rubber weatherstrip.
This is a test fit and since I am happy with the outcome I am going to order a couple of AN fittings and some 3/8" ID steel braided hose for the final version.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/byongyun/photo-2.jpg

[Paul Workman]

Looks good!

Not sure what "F" tube you flipped, and do you have the ebay site handy, by chance??

Thanks in advance.

P.

[GOLDCYLON]

Looks good!

Not sure what "F" tube you flipped, and do you have the ebay site handy, by chance??

Thanks in advance.

P.

The PVC hose?

How does it drain is there a removable cup bottom section or a Petcock drain ?

[secondchance]

Looks good!

Not sure what "F" tube you flipped, and do you have the ebay site handy, by chance??

Thanks in advance.

P.

Here is one of them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mishimoto-Universal-Oil-Catch-Can-Carbon-Fiber-/320688623315?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4aaa880ed3

Although the ad says 3/8" inlet/outlet, mine came w/ 9/16" - too big.
If they send you 3/8" you can slip 5/16" or 3/8" rubber hose.

If you want to go to steel braided hose (since they look so cool), you need to search and order 2 x M16-1.5 to AN6 fittings and 2 x AN6/hose end fittings plus 3/8" steel braided hose.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-AN6-06-M16x1-5-Metric-Straight-Adapter-/260952675570?pt=Race_Car_Parts&vxp=mtr&hash=item3cc1fdd4f2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6AN-AN6-AN-6-6-Straight-Swivel-Fitting-Hose-End-Adaptor-Braided-Fuel-Hose-/200672873570?pt=Race_Car_Parts&vxp=mtr&hash=item2eb9090c62

If you want to keep it simple and use rubber hose 5/16" hose and 2 x M16-1.5 to AN4 fittings will allow you to slip the hose over threaded portion of the fitting.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/C1-Fitting-M16x1-5mm-4AN-Straight-Fitting-Adapter-/150582212696?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item230f663858

"F" tube is the piece that sits on top of 2 PCV valves and connects to aluminum tube that runs to the throttle body.


GC,

There is a bolt on the bottom of the can that can be removed to drain.

[secondchance]

Now that I confirmed that it works, I finalized the install w/ steel braided hoses and AN fittings.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/byongyun/photooilcatch.jpg

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Great job Yun............it looks cool.

[Paul Workman]

Thanks much for the links and the info!!

Esthetically speaking, I like your approach. I like the clean installation and the ancillary hardware; well thought out.

Functionality wise, I don't know if the input line needing to run "up-hill" would result in some oil vapor condensing and pooling in the line before it reached the catch can. Or, even if it did would it even be an issue (get blown out at WOT, for example)?? But, asside from that unknown, ya done some purdy woik thar!

Looks to be about $120 + fabricating a bracket? Very reasonable.

Excellent post. Thanks!

P.

[secondchance]

Thanks guys! It does work - already I see about 4 table spoons of oil in the can. I figure oil condensing in the line to be a plus - helps in turning vapor into collectable liquid.

[tomtom72]

:o don't you need the AN wrenches and a special cutting tool for the hose? Or do I have this mixed up with something else?:o
TIA
:cheers:
Tom

[secondchance]

:o don't you need the AN wrenches and a special cutting tool for the hose? Or do I have this mixed up with something else?:o
TIA
:cheers:
Tom

I am sure it helps. But being a cheap guy, I used regular open end (very carefully) and used $10 hack saw w/ masking tape around the hose.

[tomtom72]

I am sure it helps. But being a cheap guy, I used regular open end (very carefully) and used $10 hack saw w/ masking tape around the hose.

Okay, that's what i thought....but I didn't want my red neck to show!:sign10:

Thanks Yun!:thumbsup:

[Paul Workman]

Okay, that's what i thought....but I didn't want my red neck to show!:sign10:

Thanks Yun!:thumbsup:

Tom, I found some time ago that tape and a cut-off wheel - the cut-off wheel in particular - was the way to do it, unless you have the special tools. Once the braid is cut, then a utility knife (for rubber interior hose) does the rest.

Just sayin...

P.

[tomtom72]

Oh, another use, besides tile work, for my Roto-Zip! Thanks Paul!:thumbsup: