Catch Can Install with Pics, Dial Up No Way
12-26-2006, 05:28 PM
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Catch Can Install with Pics, Dial Up No Way
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PCV Oil Catch Can Install
I finally got enough time to get the PCV oil catch can install done and documented for the web site. It is a very easy job and can be done with common hand tools.
Start by removing the passenger side Fuel Rail Cover and locating the crank case valley pan hose. It is shaped like a U
Remove it and set it aside
I decided to go with braided lines instead of the black rubber line that comes with the Catch Cans. If you are going to make the switch, make sure you get fuel line. I got it at a local Auto store. First I got 5/16". After about 20 minutes of messing with it, I went back and got 3/8" and that worked much better. The 5/16" will fit, but you have to wrestle with it. I got 3 feet. I measured the line the way I wanted it to run and then taped off the section with electrical tape and cut it with a hack saw. Cutting the braided line on the tape kept the braid from getting frayed. I also got some new hose clamps while I was at it.
I then mounted the crank case valley hose and the return hose.
Then I mounted the CCA Catch Can on the passenger side head. (Note the catch cans do not come with the mounting bolt, which prompted another trip to the store for a 10mm-1.5 x 20mm bolt
) Needless to say we will be getting these to include with the next shipment of kits.
I then attached the return hose to the bottom nipple on the catch can.
Then I attached the crank case valley hose to the top nipple on the catch can
From this point we are pretty much done. I started up the car and checked for leaks, and then buttoned everything back up.
I should have this up on the installation portion of the web site within the hour for future reference.
Peace
Chip
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12-26-2006, 06:13 PM
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Great pics. Couldn't be any easier.
12-26-2006, 06:34 PM
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Those are great instructions, Chip. You might also want to think about adding a version for the older-style PCV system that has this hose/valve cover setup.
As opposed to the Z06 and later C5 systems.
Nice pics and instructions.
As opposed to the Z06 and later C5 systems.
Nice pics and instructions.
12-26-2006, 07:14 PM
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so mines an '03 with an "older style" setup, weird.
... i thought the '03s came with the ls6 intake ... wouldnt the ls6 PVC system be attached to the ls6 manifold?
... i thought the '03s came with the ls6 intake ... wouldnt the ls6 PVC system be attached to the ls6 manifold?
12-26-2006, 07:55 PM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=845501
12-26-2006, 08:12 PM
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C5's started coming with LS6 intakes in '01. That doesn't mean the Z06 PCV setup also did - they are independent. I switched my '02 to the Z06 PCV setup a while back.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=845501
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=845501
would there be a write-up (with a lil more detail) that you know of or possibly a section in my manuals (not sure since they're for an '03) where it could instruct me to do this
... and what would the benefits be? i can research it if you gave me a few keywords or pointed me in the right direction.
i just added the catch can today so I'm interested how to maximize the efficiency of that and keeping the oil out of the intake.
thanks.
12-26-2006, 08:57 PM
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Here is some more information for you.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...lcatchcan.html
It helps to eliminate the oil vapors in the air that comes out of your crank case, and helps keep them from being redeposited into your manifold.
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12-26-2006, 10:24 PM
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Here is some more information for you.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...lcatchcan.html
It helps to eliminate the oil vapors in the air that comes out of your crank case, and helps keep them from being redeposited into your manifold.
Peace
Chip
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...lcatchcan.html
It helps to eliminate the oil vapors in the air that comes out of your crank case, and helps keep them from being redeposited into your manifold.
Peace
Chip
Looks good too!