Installing an Oil Catch Can
12-21-2016, 12:12 PM
#302
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Question: I don't really feel like slapping it back together to bring it up to operating temp. Since I'm looking for a ring issue, I think I could just get away with testing it cold, if I have a bad cylinder I would think it will show a difference. The readings might all be low, but if they're about equal I think the rings should be okay.
- What do you guys think?
- What do you guys think?
12-31-2016, 01:31 PM
#303
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250-300 miles, I'm calling this oil filler cap fixed!! Also drained the collection tanks again, about the same results as the last drain, just under an ounce from turbo-side, ounce and a half from intake-side. This from 150 miles of driving. Seems the catch can system is working pretty good now.
Of course, the weather has been wetter, and the vast majority of the caught fluid seems to be water. Probably a combination of wet weather and a more efficient system.
How are you faring, Dan?
Of course, the weather has been wetter, and the vast majority of the caught fluid seems to be water. Probably a combination of wet weather and a more efficient system.
How are you faring, Dan?
12-31-2016, 04:58 PM
#305
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I upgraded to the 3/8" filters like this
Husky 3/8 in. NPT Air Line Filter-24313HOM - The Home Depot
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https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/2-0l...15/#post797427
Husky 3/8 in. NPT Air Line Filter-24313HOM - The Home Depot
Details in this post
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/2-0l...15/#post797427
12-31-2016, 05:56 PM
#306
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This post and the one right after it show a mod I had to do. Although the rubber washer I made didn't hold up to the chemicals.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/2-0l...26/#post806177
Now that I know the system works good, I need to start designing better cans. These are functional, but the plastic parts don't hold up long term.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/2-0l...26/#post806177
Now that I know the system works good, I need to start designing better cans. These are functional, but the plastic parts don't hold up long term.
02-02-2017, 03:58 PM
#307
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Drained the cans today, about 2.5 oz. from the intake side. Only 2 or 3 drops of clear water from the turbo side, didn't expect that after seeing somewhat equal amounts from each side recently. I even blew through the collection tank, to make sure it wasn't plugged up. Clean side line was actually clean, so that's good.
02-04-2017, 04:12 PM
#310
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Just wondering, it seems Powel racing had a system of hoses to catch the oil and return it to stop the intake valves from coking up
Like this
http://www.redlineforums.com/forums/...v-upgrade.html
Like this
http://www.redlineforums.com/forums/...v-upgrade.html