Oil Catch Can working

[CHIP IT]

OK GOT IT. THANKS

THE WEB GUY DOUBLED UP ON THE FREIGHT. ACTUALLY THE SITE GIVES us two areas to add freight. He had them in the parts area without knowing it was aready added in the check out area

It has been fixed.

[shezzski]

Hi, I was wondering if the filters in either or both of these catch can's/oil air separator's can be cleaned?

If not, how long would one typically last? I know it will be different for all cases, but just a rough estimate, eg change every 20,000 kms .... etc.

[CHIP IT]

Neither can be cleaned and going by what others have measured in their oil filters (and then caught in jar) I would say circa they would last 9-12 months

[shezzski]

Thanks for the reply Robert.

Just one other question, I know you have answered it previously, but do both filter's perform exactly the same?

I just ask as I wish to confirm if the only difference is in the composition of the housing and filter casing (metal or plastic).

Regards,

[CHIP IT]

Thanks for the reply Robert.

Just one other question, I know you have answered it previously, but do both filter's perform exactly the same?

I just ask as I wish to confirm if the only difference is in the composition of the housing and filter casing (metal or plastic).

Regards,

Exactly the same Shezzski

[Kegsy]

Just fitted my Chip It catch can.
The guys at Chip It got it to me extremely fast, top service. And the product aint bad either

25 mins to install and we were ready to go. Looks fairly neat as well. Might make a better bracket later to look more factory.

[Try-it-on]

My understanding is that instead of blocking off the EGR, you use this to filter the oil and carbon out instead ?
Is that correct?
It looks so simple.
Is this an MN or an ML?

[Kegsy]

My understanding is that instead of blocking off the EGR, you use this to filter the oil and carbon out instead ?
Is that correct?
It looks so simple.
Is this an MN or an ML?

Brand new MN 2.5HP. 600kms on the clock

It will filter the crankcase fumes which carry oil, recirculate into the intake via the turbo.

So this will stop oiling air coating the turbo and the intake manifold. It will help reduce carbon sticking inside the manifold yes, but to completely stop the carbon issue you need this mod and an EGR blank.

Im still deciding on the EGR blank, if I can do it without hitting limp mode and without any other mods apart from the plate itself I'll be doing that also.

[CHIP IT]

Kegsy can i use these pics as I have some guys wanting to know where to fit the can.

if you have some high res pics, please send them to me at robert@spongitbabyspongeit.com no sorry .... its robert@chipit.com.au



Cheers

[Kegsy]

Kegsy can i use these pics as I have some guys wanting to know where to fit the can.

if you have some high res pics, please send them to me at robert@spongitbabyspongeit.com no sorry .... its robert@chipit.com.au



Cheers

Can do Robert.

Give me a day. I took these pics with a phone and they are no where near high res. I'll break out the camera and send them off.

[CHIP IT]

Kegsy has the yeah for the day

[Kegsy]

*edit* never mind... Im a bit slow...........

[shezzski]

I just put in an order for a Metal catch can as Kegsy's install looks very good

Can't wait.

[mad992]

bought a catch can from supa creep on saturday will post pics up next week this should help heaps

[mad992]

ok here is some pics like i promised i really think mitsu should have a recall on the rocker covers and fix the problem of oil spewing out the top of the motor and back into the intake






looks like i got this thing beat once and for all guys yep iam stoked

[SkIp]

Anyone fine when blanked EGR and catch can ect that fuel economy went up? Mine has gone as bad a 500km a tank since this mod! I havnt takin it to the stealers to be reflashed in a while though...

Any thoughts?

Cheers

[Cowboy Dave]

Hey mad what'd that catch can set you back? Does it come with a filter? Looks flash.

[mad992]

hey dave,

the can was $69 online from supercheap auto and i copied boostedbmw and put stainless steel scourer in the tank the inlet pipe i extended with some copper tube to go to the bottom of the tank , the gas needs to get thru the s/s to the top and to the outlet its a brilliant but simple design, another thing is its a 750ml tank the others are 400ml also the top comes off via the recessed allen head bolts, mate i looked at making one but for the sake of $70 i couldnt be bothered you just need to make up adaptors for the different pipe sizes yes looks flash aye , and ive had it in a week done about 200klms with it on now the reason behind the clear tube is evident now film of oil on site glass tube and inlet hose but bammo not outlet tube

PROBLEM FIXED NO OILY RESIDUE GOIN IN TO INTAKE MANIFOLD

[dismatpe]

will the catch can affect warranty?

[mad992]

no because even mits admit this is the only way of solving the problem and i asked the dealers about this and they wanted me to fit this and they are curious as to how much oil will be in the can after 5000klms the service manager and workshop manager all agree on this fix ive taken out egr blank cause of limpy, but solved it with catch can

[Kegsy]

hey dave,

the can was $69 online from supercheap auto and i copied boostedbmw and put stainless steel scourer in the tank the inlet pipe i extended with some copper tube to go to the bottom of the tank , the gas needs to get thru the s/s to the top and to the outlet its a brilliant but simple design, another thing is its a 750ml tank the others are 400ml also the top comes off via the recessed allen head bolts, mate i looked at making one but for the sake of $70 i couldnt be bothered you just need to make up adaptors for the different pipe sizes yes looks flash aye , and ive had it in a week done about 200klms with it on now the reason behind the clear tube is evident now film of oil on site glass tube and inlet hose but bammo not outlet tube

PROBLEM FIXED NO OILY RESIDUE GOIN IN TO INTAKE MANIFOLD

Just be careful the tube isn't too long, you don't want the waste oil level reaching the inlet tube. But yes a good idea to maximise filtering.

[mjwilmo]

Kegsy,

Install looks schmick. From where did you get the metal bracket which connects the can to the [insert proper name for 'plastic thing' here]?

Just fitted my Chip It catch can.
The guys at Chip It got it to me extremely fast, top service. And the product aint bad either

25 mins to install and we were ready to go. Looks fairly neat as well. Might make a better bracket later to look more factory.

[Kegsy]

Just a bit of scrap I had laying around in the garage mate.

You can buy it in the local hardware shops / plumber supplies.

Normally used by plumbers / sparkies to hang pipe saddles and electrical wiring housing channels from ceilings in factories etc.

Not sure what the name for it is is however, sorry. Someone else here will surely know.

[Trilo]

Just fitted my Chip It catch can.
The guys at Chip It got it to me extremely fast, top service. And the product aint bad either

25 mins to install and we were ready to go. Looks fairly neat as well. Might make a better bracket later to look more factory.

Looks great but.....
this might be a silly question , but would it have been better to have the shorter hose (which the fumes travel) and longer hose(which the oil travels) the other way around as not to get oil sitting in the loop.
The only reason I ask is that I will be putting one on soon and thought it might be better

[Kegsy]

Probably not a bad idea mate, I might swap her around. Cheers.