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Offline Jayz

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Catch can and pcv system
« on: 26 June 2013, 19:57 »
Hi peeps i have a 2001 y reg 1.8t aum and im looking to put in a catch can in over the weekend, other than that what do i need e.g piping etc if i need to block off any pipes what do i need?
Also by doing this do i need to bypass the n249 aswell?
Heres the catch can i was looking at http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Alloy-Oil-Catch-Tank-Can-10mm-15mm-Inlets-VW-Polo-Golf-Bora-Jetta-GTi/130930567556?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D8654111020240125972%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D360442541907%26

Any help would be appreciated, cheers

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Re: Catch can and pcv system
« Reply #1 on: 26 June 2013, 20:02 »
maintenance section buddy, its all there


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Re: Catch can and pcv system
« Reply #2 on: 26 June 2013, 20:22 »
maintenance section buddy, its all there

I have done a fair bit of reading up on the systems and removal. It aint the easiest thing to follow in my view.

To the OP, do a good bit of google searching on it, as there is a number of different forums with different guides, with conflicting info on some. I found a few helpful topics specifically on the seat forums. Not sure if your engine was put into a seat?

I will try and post some links when I have time.

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Re: Catch can and pcv system
« Reply #3 on: 26 June 2013, 21:07 »
The trouble with cheap catch cans is the lack of condensing material inside them


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

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Re: Catch can and pcv system
« Reply #4 on: 26 June 2013, 21:44 »
maintenance section buddy, its all there

I have done a fair bit of reading up on the systems and removal. It aint the easiest thing to follow in my view.

To the OP, do a good bit of google searching on it, as there is a number of different forums with different guides, with conflicting info on some.
I agree


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Re: Catch can and pcv system
« Reply #5 on: 26 June 2013, 21:47 »
The trouble with cheap catch cans is the lack of condensing material inside them

Take it these are the best ones to get?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300923892823?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
« Last Edit: 28 June 2013, 05:51 by Jayz »

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Re: Catch can and pcv system
« Reply #6 on: 24 August 2013, 11:50 »
The trouble with cheap catch cans is the lack of condensing material inside them

Take it these are the best ones to get?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300923892823?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Just fitted one of these fitted perfect doesnt look an eye sore under the bonnet maybe a bit expensive but worth the extra £££  :smiley:

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Re: Catch can and pcv system
« Reply #7 on: 24 August 2013, 11:58 »
yep got one of those too


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

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Re: Catch can and pcv system
« Reply #8 on: 24 August 2013, 15:05 »
This is a very good thread
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/118021-guide-how-fit-catch-can-simplify-pcv-system.html
Lots of useful info on ASN! :smiley:

I'm in the process of doing this my self because this!


And what I'm replacing it with.
« Last Edit: 24 August 2013, 15:07 by ReDBull »
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My project thread: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=241116.0