Oil catch can
Le Mans Master
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From: Minnetonka MN
St. Jude Donor '06
see this thread...just started yesterday i think...
Catch Can Link
if ur motor is stock, u really don't need one...
Aj
Catch Can Link
if ur motor is stock, u really don't need one...
Aj
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
I have taken out about 3 tablespoon of oil in 500 miles of normal driving and a whole bunch of condensation.
Racer
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From: Michigan
Which one do you recommend ? I see Greedy knock offs for $35 on e-bay motors. Also some catch cans for under $12 on e-bay. I want to mount it on the cyclinder head so are the square ones too big for that? the colored round ones look easier to mount because they seem smaller. Please help with some recomendations.
Drifting
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From: Woodbridge VA
I would get one off of ebay. I got mine for about $40. It looks like the one in the link below (except in red of course). It was no problem mounting to the head, I just bent the brack a little to give me more room. There is already a emply bolt hole in the head you can attach the brack to.
Oh, I almost forgot. If you get one off ebay you should get some steel wool to put inside the can. This will help collect the oil from the air when passing through the can.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-R...25668298QQrdZ1
Oh, I almost forgot. If you get one off ebay you should get some steel wool to put inside the can. This will help collect the oil from the air when passing through the can.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-R...25668298QQrdZ1
Last edited by Crispyc21; Dec 29, 2005 at 11:41 AM.
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Drifting
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From: Woodbridge VA
It came with both sized fittings. I'll have to look to see which ones I actually used. The only other thing you will want to buy is a better hose. The only that is provided is flimsy. You can buy better stuff at an auto store or home depot for $5 or less.
Here is an old thread with some pictures of one installed. The link starts at page three but the entire thing has some good info.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&page=3&pp=20
Here is an old thread with some pictures of one installed. The link starts at page three but the entire thing has some good info.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&page=3&pp=20
Last edited by Crispyc21; Dec 29, 2005 at 11:34 AM.
Racer
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From: Michigan
Originally Posted by Crispyc21
I would get one off of ebay. I got mine for about $40. It looks like the one in the link below (except in red of course). It was no problem mounting to the head, I just bent the brack a little to give me more room. There is already a emply bolt hole in the head you can attach the brack to.
Oh, I almost forgot. If you get one off ebay you should get some steel wool to put inside the can. This will help collect the oil from the air when passing through the can.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-R...25668298QQrdZ1
Oh, I almost forgot. If you get one off ebay you should get some steel wool to put inside the can. This will help collect the oil from the air when passing through the can.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-R...25668298QQrdZ1
How does yours work? Does it leak at all? Do the screws that mount to the can for the bracket go alll the way through, thus causing a leak
Would you buy the same one again
Drifting
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From: Woodbridge VA
Originally Posted by c-5-steve
How does yours work? Does it leak at all? Do the screws that mount to the can for the bracket go alll the way through, thus causing a leak Would you buy the same one again
Would you buy the same one again Also in the link I posted above, it will tell you the bolt size you need for attaching it to the head.
Racer
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From: North Massapequa New York
Originally Posted by Crispyc21
I would get one off of ebay. I got mine for about $40. It looks like the one in the link below (except in red of course). It was no problem mounting to the head, I just bent the brack a little to give me more room. There is already a emply bolt hole in the head you can attach the brack to.
Oh, I almost forgot. If you get one off ebay you should get some steel wool to put inside the can. This will help collect the oil from the air when passing through the can.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-R...25668298QQrdZ1
Oh, I almost forgot. If you get one off ebay you should get some steel wool to put inside the can. This will help collect the oil from the air when passing through the can.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-R...25668298QQrdZ1
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Look up the Aimspot 2000 e-bay link on e-bay. This particular oil catch can reservoir sells for just under $14.00 shipped, and, serves the same purpose. Interestingly, with a little research, you will find that other vendors carry this same product and sell it for more. The choice is yours.
Racer
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From: Massachusetts
St. Jude Donor '10
having looked into this (on line) it seems the air/oil seperator for air tools makes the most sense. It does the same thing as the other catch cans but you can see when the oil level gets high. the other cans you have to open them up to check the level.
I have not bought one yet and I am interested in others opinions.
I have not bought one yet and I am interested in others opinions.
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Originally Posted by VETT2DY4
Can something else be used other than steel wool inside of the catch can? Maybe like a piece of sponge (similar to the ones used to wash cars) and cut it to fit perfectly into the catch can. Just curious.
Racer
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by sdef
having looked into this (on line) it seems the air/oil seperator for air tools makes the most sense. It does the same thing as the other catch cans but you can see when the oil level gets high. the other cans you have to open them up to check the level.
I have not bought one yet and I am interested in others opinions.
I have not bought one yet and I am interested in others opinions.
Racer
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From: Massachusetts
St. Jude Donor '10
thanks to wolfman
A sight tube will cover that problem.
Now lets discuss inside the can. what I am seeing is an interior with ribs and maybe a vertical deflector. the oil comes in and hits the deflector, the oil falls to the bottom of the can and the ribs prevent the oil from joining the air stream again. Am I correct in what I have read?
wouldn't the steel wool be just as effective?
A sight tube will cover that problem.
Now lets discuss inside the can. what I am seeing is an interior with ribs and maybe a vertical deflector. the oil comes in and hits the deflector, the oil falls to the bottom of the can and the ribs prevent the oil from joining the air stream again. Am I correct in what I have read?
wouldn't the steel wool be just as effective?
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Originally Posted by sdef
thanks to wolfman
A sight tube will cover that problem.
Now lets discuss inside the can. what I am seeing is an interior with ribs and maybe a vertical deflector. the oil comes in and hits the deflector, the oil falls to the bottom of the can and the ribs prevent the oil from joining the air stream again. Am I correct in what I have read?
wouldn't the steel wool be just as effective?
A sight tube will cover that problem.
Now lets discuss inside the can. what I am seeing is an interior with ribs and maybe a vertical deflector. the oil comes in and hits the deflector, the oil falls to the bottom of the can and the ribs prevent the oil from joining the air stream again. Am I correct in what I have read?
wouldn't the steel wool be just as effective?