Oil Catch Can

[zak_62]

Don't know why the last one doesn't pop up, well, I will try it again. Sorry if I did it double.

I am wondering if it is a good idea to install an Oil Catch Can between the crank case and crank case breather valve for the old turbo esprit? Any opinion?

[superdave]

Iam going to this on mine. Also was going to do a group buy for 10 tanks with site gauges at £70/Each + postage.
I need one next week.
It's a good idea as you'll have no more oil back into your airbox!

Cheers,


Dave Walters

[Dr.Hess]

I have plans on making my own. Been too busy to get after it and I think the hardest part is figureing out where to put it.

Dr.Hess

[zak_62]

Where are you planning on mounting it?
I was thinking about the front cover of where the ignition coil seats.

[ragingfool]

i installed a Greddy unit on my 90SE
there are some pics on my website
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/redrocket

[kylie]

ragingfool said:

i installed a Greddy unit on my 90SE there are some pics on my website http://web.tampabay.rr.com/redrocket

Had a look at your greddy unit, looks great. So you can still get at the filter ok?

Nice SE on your website too btw.
Cheers
KS

[okc-esprit]

Raging Fool nice website. A word of caution, cement blocks are very untrustworthy. Please consider something sturdier like solid wood or steel.

[ragingfool]

what do you mean untrustworthy? my house is built out of them! cement/concrete is great in compression, but just the same, some wood blocks up under there could only make it safer. point taken.
a better place to mount the oil catch can is under/near the fuel filter. i was just lazy and sweaty to put it where i did. to remove the air filter, i first have to remove the hoses to the catch can. the greddy unit doesnt have any demisting plates inside, so i dont know if it will really do what its supposed to do. i will probably make some for it and post pics on my website.
chris

[karmavore]

Pardon my skepticism, but this new oil catch tank fad seems like just a silly waste of money and an excuse to add a shiny metallic accessory in the engine bay.

Luke.

[okc-esprit]

I've been told that cement blocks when used in this manner have been known to crumble. The difference is that when used in construction, the blocks are supported by each other and have a constant force. In contrast when used to support a car, the block stands on its own and is compressed and then released as the car moves on and off the support. I could be wrong but was concerned when I saw your arrangement. Except for the blocks I like the ramps, much cheaper than a lift and nearly as effective.

[britten_mark]

Concrete IS good in compression, but should the worst happen failure is instantaneous. Wood or steel supports fail progressively.

Damn, I knew that civil engineering degree would come in handy one day. Shame it doesn't get me a pay rise though!!

[ragingfool]

added supports it is then! as to the fad of the oil catch cans: the complete intake tract of my 90se was coated in oil. that will foul the plugs quicker, seriously reduce the effectiveness of the chargecooler, probably add more deposits on the exhaust side, and generally is just not a good thing.
any catch can is probably superfluous without demister plates inside so you might want to check that before you buy

[ragingfool]

okc-esprit
i can assure you from growing up in L.A. (lower alabama) that blocks are the prefered method of supporting any car, esp in the front yard!