[O-cha]

Do you have any other shots by the way? I'm still curious about where the line actually ends into the valve head, still haven't taken the cover off to look for myself.

[rideelement247]

Originally Posted by O-cha

Do you have any other shots by the way? I'm still curious about where the line actually ends into the valve head, still haven't taken the cover off to look for myself.

Yea here are the rest...I figured they weren't as clear to see what was going on, so I didnt post them. The pictures go in order from somewhere near the start to the finish. Obviously, the steps mentioned/pictured in the beginning are left out.

[O-cha]

Bleh, it was the last one but the stupid firewall brace is in the way.

[Sniz]

Originally Posted by rideelement247

I was wondering where you were. I posted it just for you and midlife since you both seemed so interested.

I was in a 3 hour continuing education class to keep my real estate license active......it was a freaking blast .

[rideelement247]

Originally Posted by O-cha

Bleh, it was the last one but the stupid firewall brace is in the way.

I figured that was the one you needed most. Better than nothing, lazyass.

[rideelement247]

Originally Posted by Sniz

I was in a 3 hour continuing education class to keep my real estate license active......it was a freaking blast .

Yea. I was going to put up a teaser thread last night...but, I wouldn't do that to you guys.

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by rideelement247

I figured that was the one you needed most. Better than nothing, lazyass.

Hey, it's not THAT lazy, it's a pain in the but to get that cover off.

[BMW_TT]

nice setup that doesn't have a 200% mark up

[rideelement247]

Originally Posted by O-cha

Hey, it's not THAT lazy, it's a pain in the but to get that cover off.

LOL. So you miss 30 minutes of Oprah...big deal.

[rideelement247]

Originally Posted by BMW_TT

nice setup that doesn't have a 200% mark up

It was $103 for the catchcan - that includes shipping from LA to FL. Install was $50 and $10 for the tubing. So $163 for the whole ordeal.

[HyperM3]

Looks really good. Keep us posted as to how much you find in there on a weekly basis. If you could get all of it out each time and measure it, maybe even keep a chart that would be awesome.

[rideelement247]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Looks really good. Keep us posted as to how much you find in there on a weekly basis. If you could get all of it out each time and measure it, maybe even keep a chart that would be awesome.

I will probably take a look at it this Friday. I will try to measure it.

[down4it]

Great work!! Im gonna get those covers off and see if i can custom fab something like you are running... Anyone know the part number for the hose that gets cut?

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by down4it

Great work!! Im gonna get those covers off and see if i can custom fab something like you are running... Anyone know the part number for the hose that gets cut?

It's in here somewhere http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108437

[x7original4x]

nice job man, thanks for taking that step forward for those who have been looking for a solution.........who installed it for you?

[NM_BMW]

I was going to venture myself, but glad you did it first.

This was one of the first things done in my evo. It will save you from finding puddles of oil in your IC pipes and will save your FMIC from getting coated over time with oil.

[BuLoOoSki]

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

Oil catch cans, or tanks, collect the oil, moisture and blow-by gas that causes carbon and sludge build-up in the intake system and engine to keep them clean especially under harsh driving conditions.

Originally Posted by de.abeja

Buloooski, Engines have something called a positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV).
- Piston rings are really good at sealing the combustion chamber but are not perfect, especially when boost is added.
- As a result of the imperfect sealing small amounts of combustion get into the crankcase pressurizing it slightly.
- This pressure has to go somewhere and because we cannot legally vent to air we use the intake vacuum to suck out the pressure.
- The pressurized air from the crankcase carries fumes from the hot oil, and burnt fuel etc.., these fumes can leave an oily residue on boost pipes and the intake manifold.
- The oily residue is an undesired effect because it retains heat(Bad), collects and can become little gummy nasties that fly off into the cylinder like blood clots into your brain (bad), these increase the likely hood of knocking (really bad).
- Catch cans operate as an interceptor of the vaporized oils, by being a slightly cooler chamber (some have plates inside) the oil condenses and collects in the bottom of the can where it can be simply drained out.
- The catch can significantly reduces the oil in the intake tract (Good) by "catching" it.
Hope this was helpful.

Thanks a lot guys for the info...i had no clue that all of this happened when you increase boost.

[midlife]

Originally Posted by Humtek

I was going to venture myself, but glad you did it first.

This was one of the first things done in my evo. It will save you from finding puddles of oil in your IC pipes and will save your FMIC from getting coated over time with oil.

if one was to install a catchcan with say 5,000 miles already on the car,
how do you clean out any oil and other sh*t that is already in the IC and IC pipes?
...is a "cleanup" necessary? or does the IC and IC pipes slowly clean themselves up???

rideelement...congrats!!... and keep us posted on maintenence, oil pickup and other details.

thanks

btw, i see i am mentioned in this catch can thread, i am very interested,
but in the middle of a few car projects right now....
BUT I AM DEFINITELY GONNA DO THIS CATCHCAN MOD!

[NM_BMW]

Originally Posted by midlife

if one was to install a catchcan with say 5,000 miles already on the car,
how do you clean out any oil and other sh*t that is already in the IC and IC pipes?
...is a "cleanup" necessary? or does the IC and IC pipes slowly clean themselves up???

rideelement...congrats!!... and keep us posted on maintenence, oil pickup and other details.

thanks

btw, i see i am mentioned in this catch can thread, i am very interested,
but in the middle of a few car projects right now....
BUT I AM DEFINITELY GONNA DO THIS CATCHCAN MOD!

I wouldn't say a cleanup is totally necessary. Of course you won't be able to clean the FMIC, but you'll notice if you need to clean up the IC pipes or not. The oil will be collected usually in the lower bends of the IC pipes. You'll see a little puddle and you can usually just wiipe it clean with a rag.

This goes to the guys with many miles...
Have you guys seen oil build up in the IC pipes? If so, was it a lot or very minimal?

I'm interested in seeing how much oil is collected in the OP's can over the next few weeks. My evo did collect some oil in the catch can over the course of 15,000mi, but it wasn't even a 1/4 cup of oil.

[down4it]

Bought the vent hose from BMW today so now im waiting on a catch can to come in that i ordered off Ebay and im gonna take off the cowl and put one in as well!! Thank you very much OP for being the first!!

[335iheLLraiseR]

admins, can we add this to the mod list or DIY section?

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by down4it

Bought the vent hose from BMW today so now im waiting on a catch can to come in that i ordered off Ebay and im gonna take off the cowl and put one in as well!! Thank you very much OP for being the first!!

Which did you purchase?