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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: rio_gti on 09 December 2010, 14:40

Title: oil catch tank install
Post by: rio_gti on 09 December 2010, 14:40

As usual i need some help guys!!!!!  :undecided:

found these and just needed to know if its ok and will the hoses be correct too (for fitment)??

cheers peeps 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIVERSAL-BLACK-ALLOY-OIL-CATCH-TANK-10MM-15MM-INLETS_W0QQitemZ360325031454QQcategoryZ72205QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D350369329147%252B350369329147%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5506935966847411851

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/19mm-Oil-Catch-Can-Kit-Special-Deal_W0QQitemZ230495679573QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=181428014335&rvr_id=181428014335&cguid=dc9ab6be12a0a0aad254e7f4fe4db87f

unless anyone can reccomend somethin on the same price range......

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: 2001gti4 on 09 December 2010, 16:06

That'll be fine, I have the same ones although you'll probably need some 15mm hose and a couple of 19mm - 15mm downsizers and possibly another right angle depending on how you fit the can.
Search the forum, there's a number of previous posts on this subject. Once everything's connected up correctly you won't have any issues due to the 15mm adaptors on the can....

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: golf-sib on 09 December 2010, 19:56

Where are you guys finding 19mm to 15mm reducers as I cannot seem to see any?

Also any solid catch cans without that fluid level pipe, as mine warped and leaked last time?

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: golf-sib on 09 December 2010, 21:33

Ignore me 19mm to 16mm reducers would work a treat on that catch can for the tightest fit

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: tech1889 on 09 December 2010, 22:29

buddy the saikou michi catch can doesnt have the fluid level..

And rio that stuff looks good sorry i didnt pm back been snowed under..

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: Big Tone on 10 December 2010, 10:17

Is a catch can just a can? Or does it have some kind of filter mechanism inside?

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: 2001gti4 on 10 December 2010, 10:48

Just a can.

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: tech1889 on 10 December 2010, 11:25

It's not just a can it is a type of filter the cheap ones are cans but if you go on saikou michi website it shows the filter system.. It's like chambers iirc that cool the vapour down so it condenses..

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: 2001gti4 on 10 December 2010, 11:26

Yeah but the cheap ones work just as well, otherwise there'd be nothing to empty out of them  :smiley:

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: tech1889 on 10 December 2010, 11:28

Did I say they were bad ?? I'm just saying others are better than the eBay jobbies

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: 2001gti4 on 10 December 2010, 11:46

Same as anything, the more you pay the higher the quality you expect. I just didn't see the point paying 3-4 times as much for something if the cheaper one does the job.
Each to their own  :smiley:

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: rio_gti on 13 December 2010, 14:56

cheers for ya replys will be orderin it up soon for the new year.

tech1889 youll have to let me know how to fit it as you've done a banging job at yours i've just forgot a bit where and how  :smiley:

Title: Re: oil catch tank install
Post by: 2001gti4 on 13 December 2010, 16:25

Fitting's not too difficult:
Catch can on battery housing
Fit new breather pipe and o ring
Connect breather pipe to bottom of T piece with 19mm hose, connect suction pump to one side of T piece with 19mm hose, connect other side of T piece to catch can port with 19mm hose (and 15mm hose & downsizer if using 15mm ports on can)
Remove Y pipe and connect TIP to other can port (using 15mm hose and downsizer if using 15 mm ports on can)

You can't go wrong with this guide http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/t/269734.aspx?PageIndex=1 (http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/t/269734.aspx?PageIndex=1)