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- Location
- Bay Area, CA
- Car(s)
- '08 G37S
Well, since i found oil sprayed from the cap alllll over my engine bay i decided it was to dangerous to let go. After some research and some test fitting i came up with this custom oil catch can until BSH or another company finally comes out with theirs.
In all, it cost me less than $50 in parts and not as long in labor. I still want to incorporate a check valve but havnt sourced a decent one yet. With this setup it shouldnt be that hard since im dealing with 1/2" ID tubing.
Sorry for the cell phone pics... epsecially since they're not even the right angle.
-1 x Air compressor water catch tank
-2 x 3/8"npt male to female elbow
-2 x 3/8"npt male to 1/2" hose barb
-2 x 1/2" ID stainless metal pipe cut to 1" pieces
-2 x 2" 3/4 ID Heater hose to fit on barbs of the current PCV setup
-2 x lengths of 1/2"ID x 3/4"OD clear chemical resistant tubing (fits perfect inside 3/4"ID heater hose.
-assorted hose clamps
The 1" ss metal tubing is inserted in the clear tubing for rigidity, then inserted 1" into the 3/4" heater hose. This is then clamped and installed onto the existing PCV hose locations.
Here are the shots of oil in my engine bay...
Here are some shots of the can before it gets fitted...
8/32 silicone sealant coated screw to seal the drain... There is a built in check valve in the bottom but i dont trust it. Other
Materials used:
In all, it cost me less than $50 in parts and not as long in labor. I still want to incorporate a check valve but havnt sourced a decent one yet. With this setup it shouldnt be that hard since im dealing with 1/2" ID tubing.
Sorry for the cell phone pics... epsecially since they're not even the right angle.
-1 x Air compressor water catch tank
-2 x 3/8"npt male to female elbow
-2 x 3/8"npt male to 1/2" hose barb
-2 x 1/2" ID stainless metal pipe cut to 1" pieces
-2 x 2" 3/4 ID Heater hose to fit on barbs of the current PCV setup
-2 x lengths of 1/2"ID x 3/4"OD clear chemical resistant tubing (fits perfect inside 3/4"ID heater hose.
-assorted hose clamps
The 1" ss metal tubing is inserted in the clear tubing for rigidity, then inserted 1" into the 3/4" heater hose. This is then clamped and installed onto the existing PCV hose locations.
Here are the shots of oil in my engine bay...
Here are some shots of the can before it gets fitted...
8/32 silicone sealant coated screw to seal the drain... There is a built in check valve in the bottom but i dont trust it. Other
Materials used:
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