Hey there guys...
Im just doing a quick write up for those of you who have added a Jegs Oil Air Separator to their PCV as a "catch can"...
Here's a picture so you know what I am talking about.
So, at first glance it is a pretty simple setup... It comes with the oil-air separator, (2) 3/8" hose barb fittings, and a mounting bracket.
Very simple install for me, I just took off the old hose from the PCV to the intake manifold (which is where majority of the blow-by gases get sent). Then, I "measured" two lengths of 3/8" hose (I used gates fuel hose for the durability and anti-colapse tendencies) Here's what it looks like after i got it installed...
So, after about 3 months this item has done exactly what I wanted it to for the $50 I spent on it... Catch the oil before it gets into the intake manifold. It has done a great job!!!
BUT... after this 3 month period I have found that the plastic that this is made out of is not suitable for the extreme heat that the 1.4 turbo puts out in the engine bay. The increased temp has caused the bottom of the catch to start to crack from stress of heat and pressure.
So much, that the caught oil is starting to leak out of the cracks a little... (I will post some pictures of the damage tomorrow)
Now I have taken the thing apart at least 4-5 times to remove the oil from inside and clean it and the filter off. That may have something to do with the cracking, it may not... im not sure.
I ordered the ADD W1 oil catch can from Ebay and it is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, I will most likely add some pictures of unboxing and install tomorrow when I get it done.
I mainly wanted to warn anyone who has the turbo and has this filter to be careful and keep an eye on it to make sure that it doesnt break completely while your driving or leak oil all over your engine bay!!! @yodamusic
I cant remember off the top of my head who all was in on the discussion when I first installed and /or who else has one installed on their dart, so anyone who has one, inspect it and make sure it is holding up for you!
I will post more when I have the time... aka damages to the jegs oil-air separator and new can!!!
Im just doing a quick write up for those of you who have added a Jegs Oil Air Separator to their PCV as a "catch can"...
Here's a picture so you know what I am talking about.
So, at first glance it is a pretty simple setup... It comes with the oil-air separator, (2) 3/8" hose barb fittings, and a mounting bracket.
Very simple install for me, I just took off the old hose from the PCV to the intake manifold (which is where majority of the blow-by gases get sent). Then, I "measured" two lengths of 3/8" hose (I used gates fuel hose for the durability and anti-colapse tendencies) Here's what it looks like after i got it installed...
So, after about 3 months this item has done exactly what I wanted it to for the $50 I spent on it... Catch the oil before it gets into the intake manifold. It has done a great job!!!
BUT... after this 3 month period I have found that the plastic that this is made out of is not suitable for the extreme heat that the 1.4 turbo puts out in the engine bay. The increased temp has caused the bottom of the catch to start to crack from stress of heat and pressure.
So much, that the caught oil is starting to leak out of the cracks a little... (I will post some pictures of the damage tomorrow)
Now I have taken the thing apart at least 4-5 times to remove the oil from inside and clean it and the filter off. That may have something to do with the cracking, it may not... im not sure.
I ordered the ADD W1 oil catch can from Ebay and it is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, I will most likely add some pictures of unboxing and install tomorrow when I get it done.
I mainly wanted to warn anyone who has the turbo and has this filter to be careful and keep an eye on it to make sure that it doesnt break completely while your driving or leak oil all over your engine bay!!! @yodamusic
I cant remember off the top of my head who all was in on the discussion when I first installed and /or who else has one installed on their dart, so anyone who has one, inspect it and make sure it is holding up for you!
I will post more when I have the time... aka damages to the jegs oil-air separator and new can!!!