Anyone running a catch can / oil separator?

[jgt58]

Been talking to 98svt about my steeda oil separator. How much oil should this thing be catching? I've got about 1/16 to 1/8 in the container already after 100 miles

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[Tillerman77]

Yes, we have a JLT unit on our 97. After about 500 miles we get about 1/4" of condensed vapor. Currently using PP 5W-30 oil and regularly exercise the 4V to 6K+.

 

[jgt58]

The steeda is considerably smaller "catch" area is considerably smaller than your setup. Maybe that's what's throwing me off

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[jgt58]

See...

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[Tillerman77]

You are likely correct about that.

 

[omj]

That's not a catch can. That's an air compressor filter. Do they seriously sell those as catch cans?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-4-in-Air-Compressor-Filter-HDA70403AV/100027474

 

[NJCobra96]

I had a "Catch Can" very similar to that one on my '03 Lightning....worked well, and I liked the fact it was clear.

 

[9804SNAKES]

I have one on my 98. It does collect alot of oil. Always makes me wonder why one didn't come from the factory as a preventative maintenance item.

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[9804SNAKES]

That's not a catch can. That's an air compressor filter. Do they seriously sell those as catch cans?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-4-in-Air-Compressor-Filter-HDA70403AV/100027474

Yes that catch can is first generation from Steeda and it works well. I am talking over a decade ago. It's job is to separate oil from air so it works.

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[jgt58]

Yes that catch can is first generation from Steeda and it works well. I am talking over a decade ago. It's job is to separate oil from air so it works.

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It looks like it's doing it's job

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[jgt58]

I have one on my 98. It does collect alot of oil. Always makes me wonder why one didn't come from the factory as a preventative maintenance item.

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How often did you empty it

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[jmsa540]

I run the steeda one, haven't emptied it in over 4 years. Guess I need to do that

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[cheaneyt]

I made mine out of air compressor filter. painted it black .last pic is the one I just made for my towncar. I need to mount it and paint it. but they work great. all together for both cars it was 40 bucks.

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[96GT226410]

Anyone have one on their passenger side?

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[SpittingCobra]

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Holy crap dude it looks like you got much bigger problems than that separator. There's oil all over that engine! It looks like you have blow-by going all over the engine bay. That's how mine looked when the rings started to go..

 

[jgt58]

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Holy crap dude it looks like you got much bigger problems than that separator. There's oil all over that engine! It looks like you have blow-by going all over the engine bay. That's how mine looked when the rings started to go..

Actually I had a bad leak at the oil cooler. It was bad. I mean bad.....

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[SpittingCobra]

Actually I had a bad leak at the oil cooler. It was bad. I mean bad.....

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Right.. I believe you.. because went my rings started to go, it pressurized the hell out of the crank case, blowing oil out of just about wherever it could, to include that oil cooler, which gets on the belt, which throws it all over the engine. Definitely time for some simple green and a brush, and a hose. Maybe time for compression test too..

 

[jgt58]

Right.. I believe you.. because went my rings started to go, it pressurized the hell out of the crank case, blowing oil out of just about wherever it could, to include that oil cooler, which gets on the belt, which throws it all over the engine. Definitely time for some simple green and a brush, and a hose. Maybe time for compression test too..

Found the source of the leak. Valve cover gasket. And a grommet are leaking a little. Why oh why does it have to be the drivers side???????

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[96GT226410]

Found the source of the leak. Valve cover gasket. And a grommet are leaking a little. Why oh why does it have to be the drivers side???????

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I didn't have a problem taking mine off. I had to move the clutch cable.

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[jgt58]

Did it not hit the brake booster?

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