Very simple oil catch can
Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
I bought all the pieces but still haven't put it on the car. The first thing I noticed is that the inlet and the outlet are at the top of the unit right next to each other. Without something to separate them it seems like a lot of the oily vapor goes in and right out.
I've been looking for a fine mesh wire cloth, the material used to make fuel filters, etc. The problem so far is that I can't find anyplace local selling some of it. I may just spring for the Greddy or something similar.
I've been looking for a fine mesh wire cloth, the material used to make fuel filters, etc. The problem so far is that I can't find anyplace local selling some of it. I may just spring for the Greddy or something similar.
True, they are separated but the separation is not that great. The vapors need a chance to cools some so the oil condenses out or they need to impinge on some surface like a screen to build up there.
Originally Posted by SpeedRcr
can you use the wire mesh filter discs they sell for oil filters...btw mine is catching less oil after about 1500 miles with it on my car...at first it was grabbing half a vile in 500 miles
wired mesh
I used this screen tube as a baffle and worked great. Just cut the bottom rounded part off. I also left the white plastic filter in but completely cut the bottom off to create a tube to force air to circulate before going to the PCV. The metallic screen inserts into the cut white filter.
I initially used cleared tubing and found no discoloration after the catch can with the screen but found the incoming tube tinged with oil. By the way, if you are looking for tubing that won't collapse and can withstand the heat, Pep boys sells specific PCV tubing (use the 8.7mm diameter).
Originally Posted by davewo
I used this screen tube as a baffle and worked great. Just cut the bottom rounded part off. I also left the white plastic filter in but completely cut the bottom off to create a tube to force air to circulate before going to the PCV. The metallic screen inserts into the cut white filter.
I initially used cleared tubing and found no discoloration after the catch can with the screen but found the incoming tube tinged with oil. By the way, if you are looking for tubing that won't collapse and can withstand the heat, Pep boys sells specific PCV tubing (use the 8.7mm diameter).
It must be something local to that store or it was out-of-place and we just don't know where to look. Davewo, you got a make, part number, UPC code, or anything else that identifies it?
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