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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Waffs1984 on 29 March 2010, 12:47

Title: PCV System
Post by: Waffs1984 on 29 March 2010, 12:47

Hi all,

Had the car remapped (finally!) at R-Tech on sat, what a difference! Anyway i'm down on power a little bit (AUM - ran 190bhp) and the cause of my boost leak is down to the good old PCV system  :angry:

I've had a look through related topics using the search but was wondering if anyone could do a screendump of ETKA on the PCV system (all the stupid little pipes and y-piece etc) so i can get my head around the system and what i'm replacing and how. Would be much appreciated!

Cheers,

Matt.

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: DarkGti on 29 March 2010, 12:52

some good info on here, im in the process of doing mine you need a good catch can as well with 19mm exits
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/269734/1780596.aspx#1780596

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 29 March 2010, 14:03

i had a leak from the pcv system and most of the parts to replace add up to around £120 as Ry says i'd be inclined to fit a catch can and get rid of all that crap tbh thats what i ended up doing well worth it!

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: Waffs1984 on 29 March 2010, 14:32

Good shout guys, i'll deffo get my hands on a catch can then as it was on my list anyway lol!

I'll have a read through the ukmkivs link now...

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: Stronz on 29 March 2010, 14:38

I am tempted by a catch can too, as I am sure that is my reason for being down slightly on power. Are they easy to fit for a complete novice?

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: T_J_G on 29 March 2010, 15:10

Quote from: Stronz on 29 March 2010, 14:38

I am tempted by a catch can too, as I am sure that is my reason for being down slightly on power. Are they easy to fit for a complete novice?

Ish.

I'm sure I could lend a hand as we can use mine as guide!

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: Stronz on 29 March 2010, 15:27

Yeah I would appreciate that. Its on the end of the list though as performance isn't too much of an issue at the moment and economy is still pretty good.

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: T_J_G on 29 March 2010, 15:29

Quote from: Stronz on 29 March 2010, 15:27

Yeah I would appreciate that. Its on the end of the list though as performance isn't too much of an issue at the moment and economy is still pretty good.

Give me a shout when you want to get it sorted mate. :afro: How did you get on with your arm rest?

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: Stronz on 29 March 2010, 15:38

Yeah got that in ages ago. Just won a new lid for it on ebay this weekend, so the top will match my interior now. All in all, a decent armrest for under £30  :cool:

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: T_J_G on 29 March 2010, 15:44

Quote from: Stronz on 29 March 2010, 15:38

Yeah got that in ages ago. Just won a new lid for it on ebay this weekend, so the top will match my interior now. All in all, a decent armrest for under £30  :cool:

Sweet. I got mine sorted in the end :) All fitted and good.

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: Waffs1984 on 29 March 2010, 17:14

Reading the link on the ukmkiv's site and other info on here everyone says you need a catch can with 19mm outlets...

Surely you can use one with smaller outlets, say 15mm, and get a silicone adapter from 15mm to 19mm and run the majority of the pipework in 19mm. The reason im asking is there are catch cans on ebay for £30 delivered, paying over £100 seems a bit steep to me for what it is...

Title: Re: PCV System
Post by: bobreece on 29 March 2010, 18:00

there is 2 for sale think 1 is on here is classifieds and the other on ukmivs pro-vent for 60