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zedawg · August 30th, 2011, 06:43 PM

Hello everyone,
Here is a little "how to" to install a oil catch can on a GS. This installation is very very...very...very....ve....ry...simple.

When you buy your catch can, it comes with all the hardware, BUT the hose included is very short and ugly as hell so you probably want to get a new one. So i ordered 10 ft of 1/4 vacuum hose from ebay for this installation(1/4"(6mm) is a bit small so you better get a 5/16"(8mm) one(you will need something like 5 ft).

Now all you have do to is assemble the can wich means...take the collar and tighten it on your bracket. The easiest place i found to mount the can is on the hole that is originally made for the OEM filter box. There is only 1 hole but 1 screw is enough to hold your can in place(drill a 2nd hole if you wish to). Run the 1rst piece of hose from your valve cover to you catch can, and then run the 2nd piece of hose from your catch can to your intake.

Before plugging the hoses you should put the collar on it wich is a bit logic

and tighten the 4 collars in place. Now you are done...what??? you tough it would be harder????

Some pictures now

You think that a oil catch can is useless on your "not so moded" car????

My GS only have 50 000km...so what your own intake manifold looks like???

Some links you might need for your own catch can

The can i bought

the hose i bought (remeber that 5/16" or 8mm is the best but 1/4 can do it)

FeaRlezZ · August 30th, 2011, 06:49 PM

its just the 1 bolt that holds it in place ??

Chris05 · August 30th, 2011, 07:07 PM

Flame me if necessary but explain what this is for and the purpose of it and how it helps please

jarhead0321usmc · August 30th, 2011, 07:15 PM

How similar is this with a gt hook up I wonder?

FeaRlezZ · August 30th, 2011, 07:18 PM

well i have been trying to sell mine but imma hook it up tomorrow lol

FeaRlezZ · August 30th, 2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris05

Flame me if necessary but explain what this is for and the purpose of it and how it helps please

did u notice the first pic of his manifold with all of the oil residue inside. it also builds up on ur throttle body. the silicone line that connects to ur intake is a breather for the engine and it often spits out oil residue. the catch can prevents it from building up in ur intake and manifold. hence the name "oil catch can"

Chris05 · August 30th, 2011, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeaRlezZ

did u notice the first pic of his manifold with all of the oil residue inside. it also builds up on ur throttle body. the silicone line that connects to ur intake is a breather for the engine and it often spits out oil residue. the catch can prevents it from building up in ur intake and manifold. hence the name "oil catch can"

Ah I have been educated Thank you!

nokiauser · August 30th, 2011, 07:32 PM

I think the old cars let that air out but good how-to!

FeaRlezZ · August 30th, 2011, 07:36 PM

can u cut that nozzle thing off and seal it for more air???

FeaRlezZ · August 30th, 2011, 10:07 PM

well i got my parts together and i will toss mine on tomorrow. i could use one for sure

will post pics as well

Kazyx · August 30th, 2011, 10:17 PM

Very nice, I'm gonna have to try this

FeaRlezZ · August 30th, 2011, 10:20 PM

^ hey new member

nokiauser · August 31st, 2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FeaRlezZ

can u cut that nozzle thing off and seal it for more air???

Theoretically speaking, it should be good but who knows with all those gizmos under the hood. I mean why do we need all that sludge going into the intake?

snakeeyes · August 31st, 2011, 09:52 AM

if im not mistaken,you have it hooked up to the ccv when it should be hooked up to the pcv line !

FeaRlezZ · August 31st, 2011, 12:26 PM

here is my install . . i have a breather filter on the nipple at the bottom of the can that way the oil vapor is not going into the can and being re-sucked back into the intake and the filter also prevents the vapors from building in ur bay.

snakeeyes · August 31st, 2011, 01:16 PM

^too bad thats not where the majority of the oil comes from that goes into your intake manifold !

FeaRlezZ · August 31st, 2011, 01:54 PM

?? where then. . . i have seen a good amount of build-up on the front face of the throttle going into the manifold. . . that means the vapors enter through the intake ?? i just tossed it on today lol. let me guess it should b connected to the line thats above the ignition coils ?

snakeeyes · August 31st, 2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeaRlezZ

?? where then. . . i have seen a good amount of build-up on the front face of the throttle going into the manifold. . . that means the vapors enter through the intake ?? i just tossed it on today lol. let me guess it should b connected to the line thats above the spark plugs ?

yep,the line that goes from your valve cover straight to the intake manifold

FeaRlezZ · August 31st, 2011, 01:57 PM

^ lol k thanks

Mattman · August 31st, 2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snakeeyes

^too bad thats not where the majority of the oil comes from that goes into your intake manifold !

so tell them where it does................

snakeeyes · August 31st, 2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattman

so tell them where it does................

allready did lol

FeaRlezZ · August 31st, 2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snakeeyes

yep,the line that goes from your valve cover straight to the intake manifold

^

so do i now leave the line connected to the valve cover and run it to the can . . . then connect a seperate line from the manifold to the can and leave my breather ??

snakeeyes · August 31st, 2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeaRlezZ

^

so do i now leave the line connected to the valve cover and run it to the can . . . then connect a seperate line from the manifold to the can and leave my breather ??

honestly dude,i had an inline see through filter on the line you have hooked up to the can right now.had it on for a good 6 months and i never seen no oil on the filter.i even took the see through filter off and ran a hose to a small breather filter close to the firewall.it stayed cool the whole time.i would put the oem hose,(or a better one) back on the intake tube and put the catch can on the other side connected to the pcv hose(if you can figure out how to mount it) to keep the vacuum line as short as possible

Mattman · August 31st, 2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snakeeyes

allready did lol

oh i see.

I-Eat-Hondas · September 1st, 2011, 09:57 AM

Just wanted to say thanks for making this thread, this is something i plan on doing at some point.

FeaRlezZ · September 1st, 2011, 10:01 AM

ya im gonna need a smaller can to mount somewhere over the manifold

jhun35 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:52 AM

Pics are gone, anyways you can get them back up?

FeaRlezZ · February 2nd, 2012, 02:01 PM

zedawg · February 2nd, 2012, 02:56 PM

pics are still there...

FeaRlezZ · February 2nd, 2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zedawg

pics are still there...

but u dont have ur catch can in the most productive location. ccv is where the vapors come from

Boomko · February 2nd, 2012, 03:20 PM

What about instaling two catch cans??? Lol

FeaRlezZ · February 2nd, 2012, 03:22 PM

^ u can do that as well. just saying if u only have 1 then line it to the ccv

zedawg · February 2nd, 2012, 03:24 PM

you can do that but you don't even need 2 cans. Just install a Y and run some hoses to both places.

jhun35 · February 8th, 2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zedawg

pics are still there...

I'm just seeing a "." in place of where your pics are suppose to be. I'm just needing to see where to run lines to and from for the catch can.

sdrn · February 8th, 2012, 03:59 PM

where you get that oil catch can?

snakeeyes · February 8th, 2012, 05:42 PM

look around on ebay.i do believe this is the one we all have;
Godspeed Universal Oil Reservoir Catch Can Tank Turbo Racing Silver JDM Parts | eBay

zedawg · February 8th, 2012, 05:46 PM

Exactly. But the vacuum hose included with the cans is short and very ugly so you better order some. This is where i bought mine from http://stores.ebay.ca/ZENARacing/Sil...=p4634.c0.m322 .

sdrn · February 8th, 2012, 06:57 PM

thank u

Ratskat · April 15th, 2012, 09:54 AM

well looks like I ordered the same oil catch can as zedawg but I am worried that a few of you say the way his is hooked up isn't correct. Also found a Youtube video which shows a different hook up
Oil Catch Can Install on 4g Eclipse GT. - YouTube

Anyone have more detailed pictures or information for a gal who isn't mechanically enclined and wants to try to do this herself? hmmm

zedawg · April 15th, 2012, 09:57 AM

August 30th, 2011, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
zedawg Quebec Light Source Name: Olivier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Québec(canada) Vehicle: Lancer ES/AWC 2012 Posts: 670 Rep Power: 2	How to -> GS oil catch can Hello everyone, Here is a little "how to" to install a oil catch can on a GS. This installation is very very...very...very....ve....ry...simple. When you buy your catch can, it comes with all the hardware, BUT the hose included is very short and ugly as hell so you probably want to get a new one. So i ordered 10 ft of 1/4 vacuum hose from ebay for this installation(1/4"(6mm) is a bit small so you better get a 5/16"(8mm) one(you will need something like 5 ft). Now all you have do to is assemble the can wich means...take the collar and tighten it on your bracket. The easiest place i found to mount the can is on the hole that is originally made for the OEM filter box. There is only 1 hole but 1 screw is enough to hold your can in place(drill a 2nd hole if you wish to). Run the 1rst piece of hose from your valve cover to you catch can, and then run the 2nd piece of hose from your catch can to your intake. Before plugging the hoses you should put the collar on it wich is a bit logic and tighten the 4 collars in place. Now you are done...what??? you tough it would be harder???? Some pictures now You think that a oil catch can is useless on your "not so moded" car???? My GS only have 50 000km...so what your own intake manifold looks like??? Some links you might need for your own catch can The can i bought the hose i bought (remeber that 5/16" or 8mm is the best but 1/4 can do it) __________________ www.quebeclightsource.com Find LEDs for your car Last edited by zedawg; August 30th, 2011 at 06:46 PM.

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,989 Rep Power: 4	can u cut that nozzle thing off and seal it for more air??? __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

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August 30th, 2011, 07:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
nokiauser Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Vehicle: Eclipse GS 5 Speed Posts: 646 Rep Power: 1	I think the old cars let that air out but good how-to!

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,989 Rep Power: 4	well i got my parts together and i will toss mine on tomorrow. i could use one for sure will post pics as well __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

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Kazyx Go Vols Name: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa Vehicle: 2008 Eclipse SE Posts: 91 Rep Power: 1	Very nice, I'm gonna have to try this

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,989 Rep Power: 4	^ hey new member __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

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snakeeyes 4g Fanatic Name: Loves haters ! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: TN hills Vehicle: 09 5 speed manual Posts: 3,078 Rep Power: 5	if im not mistaken,you have it hooked up to the ccv when it should be hooked up to the pcv line ! __________________ Modified

August 31st, 2011, 12:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,989 Rep Power: 4	here is my install . . i have a breather filter on the nipple at the bottom of the can that way the oil vapor is not going into the can and being re-sucked back into the intake and the filter also prevents the vapors from building in ur bay. __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted Last edited by FeaRlezZ; August 31st, 2011 at 12:28 PM.

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snakeeyes 4g Fanatic Name: Loves haters ! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: TN hills Vehicle: 09 5 speed manual Posts: 3,078 Rep Power: 5	^too bad thats not where the majority of the oil comes from that goes into your intake manifold ! __________________ Modified

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,989 Rep Power: 4	?? where then. . . i have seen a good amount of build-up on the front face of the throttle going into the manifold. . . that means the vapors enter through the intake ?? i just tossed it on today lol. let me guess it should b connected to the line thats above the ignition coils ? __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

August 31st, 2011, 01:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,989 Rep Power: 4	^ lol k thanks __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,989 Rep Power: 4	ya im gonna need a smaller can to mount somewhere over the manifold __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

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jhun35 UV Blue Crew Name: Jay Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cruisin' Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GS Auto Posts: 4,451 Rep Power: 6	Pics are gone, anyways you can get them back up?

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zedawg Quebec Light Source Name: Olivier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Québec(canada) Vehicle: Lancer ES/AWC 2012 Posts: 670 Rep Power: 2	pics are still there... __________________ www.quebeclightsource.com Find LEDs for your car

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Boomko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Des Plaines, IL Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GS Posts: 246 Rep Power: 5	What about instaling two catch cans??? Lol

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FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,989 Rep Power: 4	^ u can do that as well. just saying if u only have 1 then line it to the ccv __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted

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zedawg Quebec Light Source Name: Olivier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Québec(canada) Vehicle: Lancer ES/AWC 2012 Posts: 670 Rep Power: 2	you can do that but you don't even need 2 cans. Just install a Y and run some hoses to both places. __________________ www.quebeclightsource.com Find LEDs for your car

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sdrn yes no maybe so Join Date: May 2011 Location: best place on earth Vehicle: '11 Eclipse GS Sport Posts: 465 Rep Power: 2	where you get that oil catch can? __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDNqc...&feature=feedf

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snakeeyes 4g Fanatic Name: Loves haters ! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: TN hills Vehicle: 09 5 speed manual Posts: 3,078 Rep Power: 5	look around on ebay.i do believe this is the one we all have; Godspeed Universal Oil Reservoir Catch Can Tank Turbo Racing Silver JDM Parts \| eBay __________________ Modified

February 8th, 2012, 05:46 PM	#37 (permalink)
zedawg Quebec Light Source Name: Olivier Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Québec(canada) Vehicle: Lancer ES/AWC 2012 Posts: 670 Rep Power: 2	Exactly. But the vacuum hose included with the cans is short and very ugly so you better order some. This is where i bought mine from http://stores.ebay.ca/ZENARacing/Sil...=p4634.c0.m322 . __________________ www.quebeclightsource.com Find LEDs for your car

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sdrn yes no maybe so Join Date: May 2011 Location: best place on earth Vehicle: '11 Eclipse GS Sport Posts: 465 Rep Power: 2	thank u __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDNqc...&feature=feedf

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Ratskat Senior Member Name: Kat (Karolyn) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 2011 Spyder GT-P Posts: 1,449 Rep Power: 3	well looks like I ordered the same oil catch can as zedawg but I am worried that a few of you say the way his is hooked up isn't correct. Also found a Youtube video which shows a different hook up Oil Catch Can Install on 4g Eclipse GT. - YouTube Anyone have more detailed pictures or information for a gal who isn't mechanically enclined and wants to try to do this herself? hmmm __________________ Mods so far: Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs, Injen CAI, Redline Tuning hood lifts, Ralliart colour matched eyelids, custom painted fuel door with eclipse, painted calipers, Kenwood DNX 7160 Double Din w/bluetooth and Garmin GPS

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