catchcan install

chris b. · 02-11-2008, 08:34 PM

finally done with the install. got side tracked for a while.

catchcan is perrin. fitting for hose are from homedepot. custom brackett i made from aluminum. i wanted to locate this in a place not so visible and not to interfere with my intake plans.

imaznumkay · 02-11-2008, 09:13 PM

nice install! how much did it cost total?

chris b. · 02-11-2008, 09:29 PM

can was $130
vent line was i think $30,but i get employee discount,plus last i checked there arent alot left in the us.

Sniz · 02-11-2008, 09:55 PM

looks good man! I need to get this done

Walked U · 02-11-2008, 09:58 PM

Nice job chris looks great.

chris b. · 02-11-2008, 10:04 PM

my only concern is it rubbing on the dv line,hence the extra foam padding there.

fast_lap28 · 02-11-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chris b.

my only concern is it rubbing on the dv line,hence the extra foam padding there.

any plans for a nicely written up DIY'er??? I need to do this also...

chris b. · 02-12-2008, 05:24 AM

really doesnt get any easier. mount can, install modified hose. connect lines.
pretty simple. if there is a big enough demand i may do it.

fast_lap28 · 02-12-2008, 09:35 AM

demand people!

down4it · 02-12-2008, 02:03 PM

I went custom as well... Very easy to do...

turbodan · 02-12-2008, 04:08 PM

Can I ask why you installed a catch can?

rideelement247 · 02-12-2008, 04:57 PM

I like the looks of yours a lot better. I just think that is going to be a huge ass headache down the road when you want to empty it. But in general, it looks really nice!

Soni · 02-12-2008, 05:25 PM

sorry...nooby question...what is a catchcan and what does it do??

rideelement247 · 02-12-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Soni

sorry...nooby question...what is a catchcan and what does it do??

Lots of people who remove their charge pipes and DVs find oil in there. So the catchcan intercepts the PCV hose which pumps air through the crankcase. One line goes into the catchcan, filters out out, and a return line feeds the cleaned air back into the engine. W/O a catchcan, after time, the pistons will cake with oil that cannot combust in the engine. The PCV hose routes this to be combusted in the engine, whih lowers octane and reduces performance. Personally, I think it is a minute issue, but had one installed anyways

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chris b. · 02-12-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rideelement247

I like the looks of yours a lot better. I just think that is going to be a huge ass headache down the road when you want to empty it. But in general, it looks really nice!

well ill just vacuum the sight line and empty it.
yes it may be a pain though

1clean335i · 02-12-2008, 08:01 PM

looks good man.

rideelement247 · 02-12-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chris b.

well ill just vacuum the sight line and empty it.
yes it may be a pain though

Not a bad idea. I have to relocate mine when I get my CAI as the steering resevoir will have to be moved

. I will find a good place to put it once the time comes. I will be draining my oil in the next few weeks, I am curious to see how much is in there(1 month since I have had it installed).

Park828 · 02-13-2008, 07:21 PM

diy!

fast_lap28 · 02-13-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Park828

diy!

bump chris b.

midlife · 02-13-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chris b.

really doesnt get any easier. mount can, install modified hose. connect lines.
pretty simple. if there is a big enough demand i may do it.

demnd, demand, demand

seriously, i have a vague idea about these can installs. mounting the can: easy,
but how do the lines work?
i see three lines going into (or you can say out of) your can. where does each of the 3 lines end up?

i also checked redeelment's DIY, but could not actually tell what had to be done to the stock PVC hose/line.
do 2 of the catch can lines tap into the opposite ends of the stock stock PVC line?
do we tap into the pvc line itself or the fitting on each end of the pvc line?

lastly, any chance you have some pics of the stock PVC hose before and after modification?

.......i really need to do this mod.
thanks for any clarification you can provide

chris b. · 02-13-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fast_lap28

bump chris b.

your too much. its really easy looking at the pics. remove the microfilter bulkhead (8)8mm screws, remove the engine cover (4)5mm allens.
order or cut your vent line(you can see mine) where there is NO perforation. take one half of the line go to home depot plumbing section and look for npt adapters. find the one the best fits the pipe and that will accept the catchcan line. (not sure which ones i got ill look and see). install fitting into the line youve cut. install line and catchcan lines. mount catchcan by strut tower. i used a thin piece of aluminum so that i could bend it how i like it to sit. secure it to plastic housing for brake booster/fluid resiviour(sp?). check all connections. go for road test. done.

chris b. · 02-13-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by midlife

demnd, demand, demand

seriously, looks pretty striaght forward EXCEPT the modifiying of the hoses part.

i also checked redeelment's DIY, but could not actually tell what had to be done to the stock hose.

got any pics of the stock hose before and after?
....i really need to do this mod.

thanks

sorry i dont. basically just cut the hose in half. i reccomend buying a second one just in case you want to return to stock.

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chris b. Brigadier General 123 Rep 3,345 Posts Drives: zmp e90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Plains NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	my only concern is it rubbing on the dv line,hence the extra foam padding there. __________________ Brentuning Cobb AP pro tune -IG: @beemeraddict 2010 335i zmp fbo, 465/513 E60 mix
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chris b. Brigadier General 123 Rep 3,345 Posts Drives: zmp e90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Plains NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	really doesnt get any easier. mount can, install modified hose. connect lines. pretty simple. if there is a big enough demand i may do it. __________________ Brentuning Cobb AP pro tune -IG: @beemeraddict 2010 335i zmp fbo, 465/513 E60 mix
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