About a tank of gas later my oil catch can....

[Karl]

About a tank of gas later my generic oil catch can has caught the following. Look and you will see the trapped oil. Not bad!

http://postimg.org/gallery/3906ejyc/

[scottfab]

Hard to see what the scale is. How much would you say that is?
Teaspoon? Tablespoon?

[Karl]

At least a teaspoon and a half. Oil catch can is from Ebay. $16 & free shipping. Time will tell if it is a good value or not.

This picture shows the best shot. I brought the can inside and as it warmed up the oil began to settle at the bottom.

http://postimg.org/image/cltcd7vpv/

[Paul Workman]

I would say that is not bad. Just one less teaspoon less oil to cake onto the secondary valves and foul the plugs.

$16??? Dayam!! Do tell (please)... I won't even admit what I paid for the Moroso unit I just bought this past winter at Winner's Circle (in Joliet)...[sigh]. (However, I was told mine would also lick my genitals too, so maybe there's that - it better for what it cost me!!)

[Karl]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/280788609371?nav=SEARCH

I did use a better quality hose to run the pcv line.

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by pushrod-v8

http://m.ebay.com/itm/280788609371?nav=SEARCH

What a deal. Just ordered one.
This is one of those mods I've been studying for years.
It's easy to back out and offers a real benefit.

Glad I waited. What a deal !
Thanks for sharing.

[Karl]

Originally Posted by scottfab

What a deal. Just ordered one.
This is one of those mods I've been studying for years.
It's easy to back out and offers a real benefit.

Glad I waited. What a deal !
Thanks for sharing.

No problem. I mounted mine in front of the ASR assembly and used some simple zip ties to strap it to the hard a/c lines. I also have the clear tube facing the opposite direction of the exhaust. So far so good.



And for the record this is about 3 tanks of gas and not one! I remember getting this unit last summer/fall when it was still hot outside. Needless to say I am satisfied with results and the cost.

[XfireZ51]

Anyone know what filter to use on this catch can when needing replacement?
I use this catch can and the one issue I ran into w it was a vacuum leak. At the bottom of the glass was a pull valve that would empty out the oil from the bottom. After a while it stuck open creating a small but perceptible vacuum leak.
Another one of those things that I discovered while just looking at stuff and noticing the idle smoother when I closed the valve manually. Now it's JB welded shut.

[Karl]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Anyone know what filter to use on this catch can when needing replacement?
I use this catch can and the one issue I ran into w it was a vacuum leak. At the bottom of the glass was a pull valve that would empty out the oil from the bottom. After a while it stuck open creating a small but perceptible vacuum leak.
Another one of those things that I discovered while just looking at stuff and noticing the idle smoother when I closed the valve manually. Now it's JB welded shut.

Dominick, do you use the same catch can as I do? There is no filter in the one I use. It is hollow. I have considered stuffing stainless steel wool in it but I see no reason why. Plus i'm paranoid about the engine sucking in some loose material.

[Franke]

Originally Posted by pushrod-v8

Dominick, do you use the same catch can as I do? There is no filter in the one I use. It is hollow. I have considered stuffing stainless steel wool in it but I see no reason why. Plus i'm paranoid about the engine sucking in some loose material.

PRv8, I bought one without the filter media as well but put a short down tube in the inlet side to force the vapors to travel downward first. then I added stainless steel Brillo pads as a medium for the vapors to travel upward thru the SS pads to the exit port. I believe the pads will capture a little more of the oil as it presents a surface area for the vapors to attach to. I haven't done any driving yet but will soon as the weather is getting better. Good stuff on this forum...