Oil Catch Can

[Robo]

Was on respected JDM site today and some $250+ alloy catch cans they have for sale 2,& 3 ltrs ones are recommended for same capacity 2 and 3 ltr engines.
Also they spec suitable for diesel engines , thought worth mentioning as capacity it seems may matter somehow. food for thought.

[megatexture]

possibly the longer the oil vapours spend in the catch can the more it can filter it out , 2-3 ltr can would be a pain to fit under the hood if possible id have to shuffle alot to get it in

[Ben81C]

I am mechanically non gifted to say the least, i bought mine went to enzed got upgraded hoses, drilled one hole in the top of a plate used to hold my duel battery system (didn't Evan break it) one bolt and a bracket made of left over steel from the floor of my mates workshop with 2, 90 degree bends in it and presto. One very nicely fitted and quite pro looking catch can. I am chuffed actually my first home mod. (i did get a little help as i borrowed tools and we all know what us blokes are like once a project of any magnitude starts.)

[aesantosj_rd28]

hi there,
I own a Patrol 2000 Y61 with a RD28 eti engine and I´m into putting a Cath Can into it because I have some oil coing through IC pipes,, need help on installing it. Detailed instruction if possible.thanks

[Lewy]

Gday guys,
digging up and old thread but its best looking result after doing a search.
We picked up our new (old) TD2.8 last week, and I finally got the time today to install a catch can. The previous owner had already done the EGR as I found out, so pretty happy with that.
I cleaned the intercooler and associated pipes (didnt remove butterfly, still doing research on that) and havent done a boost/pyro combination yet.
I went with a Supercrap catch can, which come hollow, and am trying a cartridge oil filter element as attached. I have used steel wool in previous vehicles with "ok" results...so figured I would try this. Filter is a nice snug fit, and I will be interested to check the results in a few weeks.
I have plumbed the new pipework directly of the block, through the catch can and returning via the PCV.
I have to shorten the sight tube as pictured, just ran outta time.

Anyone see any possible issues with this set up?

Edit I have secured the pipework away from the aircon pipes with some zippies, tidied it up a bit since the photos

Gday Rob,

Hey I have the same supercrap catch can and was wondering how you are finding the filter you have popped in it? Dose it do the job well of catching the oil?

Cheers Lewy

[robbo0001]

G'day Lewy....
I will pull the top off the can tomorrow, and take some pics of the filter.
Checked it 2 weeks ago and its definately sucking up the oil vapours..seriously considering a Provent install, before I chip it, though.
Trying toprevent any "self-induced" errors in the engine...I know the can and filter are working, just don't know how well.

[Lewy]

G'day Lewy....
I will pull the top off the can tomorrow, and take some pics of the filter.
Checked it 2 weeks ago and its definately sucking up the oil vapours..seriously considering a Provent install, before I chip it, though.
Trying toprevent any "self-induced" errors in the engine...I know the can and filter are working, just don't know how well.

OK Great thanks

Lewy

[mudski]

I just bought a GUII last week. I am keen to get this mod done too and I spotted this kit which also has the EGR blanking plate and some boost control kit.
any reason NOT to go for this kit?
http://www.crosscountry4x4.com.au/pr...?productid=274

Thanks.

[robbo0001]

Lewy, sorry for the delay.The filter is defintely catching oil, but not 100 percent.

1 pic of the base of the catch can with bugger all oil pooled,



2 of the filter itself, and one of the catch-can "head" with the plastic bundy-tube I used to get air-flow directed at the base of the can.



Oil filter is lightly permeated with oil, will continue to use this one for a while yet.
Return line from can to vehicle air manifold had a (very) light film of oil....a bit of oil vapour is getting through. The filter is defintely catching oil, but not 100 percent.

[Lewy]

Cheers for that mate looks like Ill go get my self a filter :-))