So, just did the Home Depot "Husky Red" catch can mod, along with a new pcv valve
09-05-2007, 05:49 PM
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Home Depot "Husky Red" catch can mod (Now with Pics) figured since I was going to be doing the PCV valve to begin with (it was long over due I suppose), I may as well spend the $25 and get it done...
lucky enough for me, the Home Depot I went to had two versions, the older one (thinner tube, not much packing inside) and the newer one.... they had different elements but I guess the newer one flows better than the older. I spent $25 total, including a 3 ft length of 3/8" hose, 2 3/8" hose adapters, and a pair of 3/8" to 1/4" NPT reducers since I couldn't find the damned 3/8" NPT to 3/8" Hose (not sure it's even made though) ... Apparently home depot had different product #'s though the SKU's were the same, so the newer one ended up costing $15 vs. the old one at $22.95 ... not a bad deal for me. The only differences in the product itself aside from the filter elements, were the way the tops fitted to the bottoms. The old one was a squeeze and turn sort of deal, the new one is a separate screw ring that mates to the top.
I had to zip tie the canister, I haven't a clue how some people mounted the actual thing, and after a bit of reading here, figured for a temporary fix, a pair of high strength extra long zip ties would be just the thing.
I probably did a bit of extra hose in my install but I don't think that matters a whole lot in the end, it's mounted to the AC canister for the time being.
Install took maybe 10 minutes, longest part to do for me was trying to find a decent enough position for it and which way to point everything without getting kinks and allowing for no rubbing...
prior to this install, I was experiencing my RPM's dropping quite a bit both with the AC on and without, it's not a charging problem, and both my alternator and battery tested well ... so it's either this, or an IAC valve and I don't fancy spending $130 on one of those yet, so I'm going to see if maybe I just had a slight vacuum leak causing a problem or not. will find out when I go out for dinner in a bit I suppose.
not a hard thing to do at all, for very little invested, sure it's not one of those nifty $100 pieces, but it'll do in a pinch
Not the cleanest of installs, nor is it the cleanest of engine bays, as it's a daily driver, and living in Houston with construction everywhere you go, it's hard to keep it clean
But it was a quick, zero hassle install.
lucky enough for me, the Home Depot I went to had two versions, the older one (thinner tube, not much packing inside) and the newer one.... they had different elements but I guess the newer one flows better than the older. I spent $25 total, including a 3 ft length of 3/8" hose, 2 3/8" hose adapters, and a pair of 3/8" to 1/4" NPT reducers since I couldn't find the damned 3/8" NPT to 3/8" Hose (not sure it's even made though) ... Apparently home depot had different product #'s though the SKU's were the same, so the newer one ended up costing $15 vs. the old one at $22.95 ... not a bad deal for me. The only differences in the product itself aside from the filter elements, were the way the tops fitted to the bottoms. The old one was a squeeze and turn sort of deal, the new one is a separate screw ring that mates to the top.
I had to zip tie the canister, I haven't a clue how some people mounted the actual thing, and after a bit of reading here, figured for a temporary fix, a pair of high strength extra long zip ties would be just the thing.
I probably did a bit of extra hose in my install but I don't think that matters a whole lot in the end, it's mounted to the AC canister for the time being.
Install took maybe 10 minutes, longest part to do for me was trying to find a decent enough position for it and which way to point everything without getting kinks and allowing for no rubbing...
prior to this install, I was experiencing my RPM's dropping quite a bit both with the AC on and without, it's not a charging problem, and both my alternator and battery tested well ... so it's either this, or an IAC valve and I don't fancy spending $130 on one of those yet, so I'm going to see if maybe I just had a slight vacuum leak causing a problem or not. will find out when I go out for dinner in a bit I suppose.
not a hard thing to do at all, for very little invested, sure it's not one of those nifty $100 pieces, but it'll do in a pinch
Not the cleanest of installs, nor is it the cleanest of engine bays, as it's a daily driver, and living in Houston with construction everywhere you go, it's hard to keep it clean
But it was a quick, zero hassle install.
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09-05-2007, 10:15 PM
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will get them in the AM, promise.
it seems to have cured my idle dipping problem for the time being as well (new PCV valve was 3 bucks), haven't caught any oil just yet but I don't intend on checking it every day.
I'll be doing my tranny and torque arm mount as well tomorrow
and my fuel filter, figured i may as well get it out of the way since i'll be under the car
it seems to have cured my idle dipping problem for the time being as well (new PCV valve was 3 bucks), haven't caught any oil just yet but I don't intend on checking it every day.
I'll be doing my tranny and torque arm mount as well tomorrow
and my fuel filter, figured i may as well get it out of the way since i'll be under the car
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I also have to add, until I can do a bracket for it, I realize it is a lot of extra hose ... I saved the stock elbow that comes off of the PCV valve for when I can do it correctly, and everything else more or less remained in it's stock location (I believe some tend to modify the routing of the pcv itself, I chose not to)
09-06-2007, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
Is that an in-line air dryer?
without the filtering element and other pieces
sure beats paying an additional $75-100 for one at the moment
09-06-2007, 01:36 PM
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Pardon My Ignorance, But Why Would One Need This Setup? Are You Experiencing Like Some Oil Blow By Where You Have Leaks? I Guess I Dont Understand Why Guys Are Doing These Catch Cans. Can Someone Please Help Me Out?
09-06-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
good job, your right that engine bay is ugly
09-06-2007, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 99_Z_155
Pardon My Ignorance, But Why Would One Need This Setup? Are You Experiencing Like Some Oil Blow By Where You Have Leaks? I Guess I Dont Understand Why Guys Are Doing These Catch Cans. Can Someone Please Help Me Out?
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Originally Posted by 99_Z_155
Pardon My Ignorance, But Why Would One Need This Setup? Are You Experiencing Like Some Oil Blow By Where You Have Leaks? I Guess I Dont Understand Why Guys Are Doing These Catch Cans. Can Someone Please Help Me Out?
09-06-2007, 09:36 PM
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Im going to pick one of these up, thats a good set-up you got there. I'll probably keep it for a while 'till i got the money for a catch can.
-Joel
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