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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: 91 e30m42 on October 06, 2011, 01:17:08 PM

Title: oil catch can location advice pls
Post by: 91 e30m42 on October 06, 2011, 01:17:08 PM

i just bought an oil catch can from ebay and i put a small foam filter in side so only the vapor goes to the intake. my only concern is that i cant find a good location to put my can my only to choices is on the header side where the battery would be as mines in the trunk but that would make the lines to long and would put a unneeded bend at the crankcase  and the other sop is on top of the wheel well on the intake side but im afraid that lines would hit the hood... im still trying to design a good mounting bracket in the mean time but any ideas can help.. would try to post pics if i could as this site still wont let me

Title: oil catch can location advice pls
Post by: cristimm on October 16, 2011, 11:31:52 AM

I've mounted mine in the place of charcoal canister. Perfect fit.

Title: oil catch can location advice pls
Post by: wazzu70 on October 17, 2011, 02:46:26 PM

I would do intake side of the engine for sure. If you dont have power steering, that is a good location. I would try over by the ABS if you can.

Title: oil catch can location advice pls
Post by: 91 e30m42 on October 17, 2011, 06:19:03 PM

well i have it mounted using an L- shape bracket drilled 3 holes one for mounting on the bushing like screw that holds the ABS unit and the other 2 holding the catch can.. i figured thats the best area to place it where the lines wont bind and have a simple route... in the future ill make a proper bracket when i make my own CAI heat shield out of carbon fiber..
ive also tried the carbon canister no fitment as mine was rectangular and power steering is still in not going anywhere.... id post pics but computer wont let me