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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: wolfie1981 on 19 March 2012, 17:20

Title: oil catch can install please help
Post by: wolfie1981 on 19 March 2012, 17:20
this week i plan on installing a catch can but as a noob to the 18t im a little unsure
im about to buy this..http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Alloy-Oil-Catch-Tank-Can-10mm-15mm-Inlets-VW-Polo-Golf-Bora-Jetta-GTi-/360442541907?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AGolf&hash=item53ec0cb753

but what else will i need i.e size of pipeing
the big thing i have is im unsure what pipes i remove and what pipes i block off also where the new pipes will go
any pics would be great i have the agu engine 99 model

i have just replaced the elbow under the tb at a cost of £25 can i still use this with the catch can??
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: Chris#101 on 19 March 2012, 18:00
youl need around 2 meters of 19mm Id heat/oil proof hosing
19mm T piece
x2 19mm-15mm reducers
small lenth of 15mm id heat/oil proof hosing
 :smiley:
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: cullygti on 19 March 2012, 18:31
if it does not come with 19mm fittings you will also need 15mm pipe closest i found was 16mm which should be fine  :smiley:
i will be putting a few pics up of my install later as i had same can but modified it  :wink:
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: wolfie1981 on 19 March 2012, 18:34
how about fitting it???
what pipes come off the car and which ones do you need to block up
any pics
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: Dave_IOW on 19 March 2012, 18:36
Fisher price version lol...

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/Wellowpartys/31122010843-1.jpg)

Red = from 90 degree bend
Green= from rocker
Blue = from T piece
Pink = Back to TIP
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: jockgti on 19 March 2012, 18:38
same can i have,get 16mm pipe about 1mtr and 2mtr 19mm also get 1 19-16mm reducer,on one of the 15mm outlets wrap some electrical tape round it to make it wider for the 19mm pipe,i made my own bracket for it and attached it to the bracket that holds the 249 valve underneath
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/engine.jpg)
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: wolfie1981 on 19 March 2012, 18:47
thanks guys
 are there any pipes once i take the old ones off that will need blocking up
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: jockgti on 19 March 2012, 19:03
i have an aum engine code and had to block off 2 under the inlet manifold,basically everything goes except the plastic elbow you've replaced already,all the stuff circled is what i removed

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMG-20120207-00356-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: Dave_IOW on 19 March 2012, 19:10
1 to block off for AGU..

Nice bay Jock  :afro:
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: wolfie1981 on 19 March 2012, 19:29
1 to block off for AGU..

Nice bay Jock  :afro:

where abouts is the 1 on the agu i need to block off
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: rio_gti on 19 March 2012, 19:35
Underneath inlet Manifold in the middle mate
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: Dave_IOW on 19 March 2012, 19:45
Inlet manifold, underneath mate..
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: cullygti on 19 March 2012, 19:55
take off the plastic cover and you will see it its the only pipe under there  :smiley:
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: jockgti on 19 March 2012, 20:02
basically right behind dipstick,get a piece of pipe with a bolt in it or something similar,i think you can actually buy silicone end caps but you won't see it so no point really
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: Dave_IOW on 19 March 2012, 20:30
Bolt in original pipe did it for me..
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: cullygti on 19 March 2012, 20:31
+1
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: wolfie1981 on 19 March 2012, 20:41
do you know if i need to keep the hockey puc thing ??
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: cullygti on 19 March 2012, 20:48
if its agu you can keep it mate
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: wolfie1981 on 19 March 2012, 20:49
if its agu you can keep it mate
yes mate agu thanks for the help i will order that can now
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: rio_gti on 19 March 2012, 21:58
I had a bolt in mine next thing I hear is it bouncing round the engine bay and watch it bounce off the road in the rear view mirror!!!
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: cullygti on 19 March 2012, 21:59
 :grin: i put a bolt in mine and then put jubilee clip around it to secure
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: rio_gti on 19 March 2012, 22:16
On my second Mani once I polished it up I tapped a thread into it and jb welded a bolt into it!!!

(wish I didn't though as after that I done n249 bypass so could have used it for that)  :tongue:
Title: Re: oil catch can install please help
Post by: jockgti on 19 March 2012, 22:19
I had a bolt in mine next thing I hear is it bouncing round the engine bay and watch it bounce off the road in the rear view mirror!!!
ive got jubilee clips holding the bolts nice and tight