Question? Oil catch can.

Submitted: Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 12:33

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Member - Noel K (NT)

Anybody know, of a good quality oil catch can that actually works, that I can use on my 105 Series Landcruiser?
I am trying to stop as much oil as possible, getting into my nice new intercooler.

Noel K.

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Reply By: Member - Rosco from way back - Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 13:00

Reply By: Ross M - Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 13:38

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Reply By: Ross M - Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 14:05

Reply By: Member - Chris & Debbie (QLD) - Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 15:11

Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 15:11

Hi Noel

I would second the Provent 200 as well, after some research it is the best I came across and in fact just ordered one this morning off ebay.

Also agree that you need a catch can to keep the intercooler and intake ports/valves clean. The main reason blowby is fed back into an engine is to cut down on pollution.
Chris

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Follow Up By: Ross M - Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 15:33

Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 15:33

G'day Chris.
I agree, most/all engines suck up the blowby for pollution reasons. For most engines the amount of oil going through to the cylinders as mist is not a problem.
Millions of kms are done by engine without catch cans. It is just if it is a problem, then yes, spend the money.

Don't know why the double post. Haven't selected submit twice.

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Follow Up By: Member - Noel K (NT) - Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 15:54

Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 15:54

Thanks Chris,

Just had a read up, reckon it's the best I have seen to date. Checked ebay, $152.22.... not bad, considering it should work.

Cheers,

Noel K.

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Follow Up By: awill4x4 - Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 20:51

Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 at 20:51

There is quite a write up on the newtriton.net forum where the Provent's are creating a bit a back pressure when the filter gets coated which then pressurises the engine crankcase with a potential for leaking past seals.
Modifying Provents
I built my own catch can for my Pajero using fittings no smaller than factory original and the catch can large enough not to create back pressure problems.
As the pics below show the oil/air mist enters the can then has to filter through the scouring medium before then being fed back into the inlet upstream of the turbo.
It works as I designed it to, it catches all the oil leaving the inlet to the turbo dry as it should be.
At intervals I just open a small valve at the bottom and drain the captured oil and condensate.
Regards Andrew.

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Follow Up By: hamo - Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 08:49

Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 08:49

I fitted the Provent to my 1hd-ft motor 3 years ago.
Intake tracks & intercooler have been free from any oil residue ever since.
I don't recommend that you tap the return line back into the sump.
I drain the return line when changing the oil & it collects about 30mil of oil between changes.
I've replaced the filter once.

Hamo

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Follow Up By: Member - Noel K (NT) - Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 17:34

Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 17:34

Thanks Andrew,

Looks like a nice neat job mate.

Thanks Hamo,

I would probably do the same as you and drain it at oil change time rather than pipe return to sump.

One filter in three years ...that can't be to bad.

Thanks fellers,

Noel K.

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