Oil Catch Can Fix*

[evil MS3]

yep, thats where I got mine. HD had a wide selection of plastic hose barb fittings.

Originally Posted by Raider ^you can get the barbed fittings at Home Depot on the cheap. I did this with my OCC, but got a barbed brass fitting that was not bent, and works great too.

Originally Posted by beachshoer Dammit. Im pissed I didn't think of that. I can't get my hands up on there anyways. Had to get the wifey to do it. Thanks for making me look smart when I install hers next.

yeah, I wasnt going to risk it. Was sooooo much easier to go buy a barb for $2 lol

[chrisattack18]

what size diameter is the hose? i want to say a half inch but just asking just to get a 2nd opinion. i found a place where i can get real reinforced silicone hose for cheap. theres plenty of slack with how i routed everything but the t fitting managed to settle between the intake mani and the radiator and its pinching the hose against the plastic fan shroud.

[El_Diablo]

5/8"

[IamJamen]

Second 500 miles on can...


Something tells me it shouldn't be that full.

[evil MS3]

Holy crap. Just be glad that didn't make it's way into your engine lol

[El_Diablo]

Bout how full mine gets after a 500-1k miles with the changes in the weather around here.

Got my new Forge v2 BPV in black today and installed it. Easiest install ever, took maybe 15 minutes including swapping in the blue spring and 2 shims. Also got a corksport shirt and plenty of stickers, lol. Thanks again Joel!

[CorkSport]

Originally Posted by El_Diablo Bout how full mine gets after a 500-1k miles with the changes in the weather around here. Got my new Forge v2 BPV in black today and installed it. Easiest install ever, took maybe 15 minutes including swapping in the blue spring and 2 shims. Also got a corksport shirt and plenty of stickers, lol. Thanks again Joel!

The install on those valves is a slam dunk which is nice.

-Derrick

[jack_hammer]

Originally Posted by CorkSport The install on those valves is a slam dunk which is nice. -Derrick

@zpele;

[zpele]

Originally Posted by jack_hammer @zpele;

You mentioned me fucker?

[jack_hammer]

Originally Posted by zpele You mentioned me fucker?

lol... i did
http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...uuuuuu-108565/

[evil MS3]

What the fuck lol

[jack_hammer]

Originally Posted by zpele You mentioned me fucker?

lol... i did

Originally Posted by CorkSport The install on those valves is a slam dunk which is nice. -Derrick

Originally Posted by jack_hammer @zpele;

http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...uuuuuu-108565/

[zpele]

Ah yes I recall that incident. Was pretty epic.

[evil MS3]

Decided to check the contents of my CS OCC to make sure it's working. After 300 miles there was about an 8th of a cup of nasty yellow liquid....probably shouldnt have smelled it LOL

MY ONE WISH was that this can came with a drain valve

Guess I might have to do one myself. Anyone @CorkSport know the size of the drain bolt??

[CorkSport]

It is M8 x 1.25

[El_Diablo]

You'll probably have to retap the can. I did some searching and a drain valve in m8x1.25 is nearly impossible to source. I tried back when Ifirst got my occ.

[CorkSport]

Stahlbus-Bleeder valve M8x1.25, steel nickel-plated

I only looked for a second but with my former training I can find things pretty easy =)

[evil MS3]

Originally Posted by El_Diablo You'll probably have to retap the can. I did some searching and a drain valve in m8x1.25 is nearly impossible to source. I tried back when Ifirst got my occ.

May try to rig up something like the drain valve for the SURE OCC. Get a m8 x 1.25 hose barb and run hose to an inline valve.

[Raider]

That is work...

[evil MS3]

yeah I came accross that one as well

Originally Posted by Joel@CorkSport Stahlbus-Bleeder valve M8x1.25, steel nickel-plated I only looked for a second but with my former training I can find things pretty easy =)

Like one of these

Fuel Gas Hose Inline Cut Shut on Off Valve Riding Lawnmower Engine Tiller Garden | eBay

[El_Diablo]

Originally Posted by Joel@CorkSport Stahlbus-Bleeder valve M8x1.25, steel nickel-plated I only looked for a second but with my former training I can find things pretty easy =)

I may be wrong but I'm fairly certain that would not work. Typically bleeder valves like that need a reciever to "close" and if its a quick bleeder it will have a check ball and spring that you would have to overcome with a pressure source.

[CorkSport]

I'm not 100%, it says it's a brake bleeder so usually those are just pipe style hydraulic with no ball or anything fancy.

[El_Diablo]

Even still, with no surface to seal against it'll just be an open bolt.

I think a ball valve would be best but again, you will need to use a hose or retape the drain hole.

[jack_hammer]

What is the ultimate goal of using a valve? Ease of draining? Less mess when draining?

[El_Diablo]

Exactly

[evil MS3]

ease I suppose lol I BE LAZY!

[Ryguy]

That and the bolt rusted to shit 500 miles after the install

[Nliiitend1]

I just assumed that all of these OCC "kits" for the MS3 at least had a simple drain valve like the Saikou Michi can that MD uses in his kits...

[El_Diablo]

Unfortunately not and the bolt does rust easily.

[Mauro_Penguin]

I agree that a ball valve or petcock would have been nice for easy draining, but oh well. The new welded design is nice. I replaced the recessed bolt that came with the catch can with an allen bolt from ace hardware. Its definitely not a drain valve but the head is much bigger so its easier to find if your just feeling around for it when trying to remove it for draining. Just $2 and you can get a couple and some additional o-ring seals just in case.

[Kfunk]

I have tried installing the occ. I've tried twice still can't get close enough to get the clamps off. It's a very difficult angle and there is not enough room.

Any tips?? Or help? It's pissing me off to the verge of not bothering! Thanks

[evil MS3]

Which clips? For the PCV? Can you at least get the clip and hose off of the manifold side? It shouldnt be that bad.

[Mauro_Penguin]

if you can get the manifold clamp and hose off you should be ok. your probably going to have to take off the PCV holder plate, i forget what its called. it shouldnt be a big deal just rotate the hose on the PCV valve so you can gain access to the bolts, then take them off. reinstall and every little thing will be alright.

[Hush]

Originally Posted by Kfunk I have tried installing the occ. I've tried twice still can't get close enough to get the clamps off. It's a very difficult angle and there is not enough room. Any tips?? Or help? It's pissing me off to the verge of not bothering! Thanks

If you remove the dip stick tube (one bolt, about halfway up) you can get some more room. Manifold connection should be easy, the pcv connection sucks. I used some small needle noses to help with the clamp, keep The pcv takes patience, just keep working it, pinching the clips and rotating it back and forth, a little WD-40, swear, beat up knuckles, you can slowly work the clamp off.

If this does not work, find someone with smaller hands.

[Kfunk]

Originally Posted by evil MS3 Which clips? For the PCV? Can you at least get the clip and hose off of the manifold side? It shouldnt be that bad.

I can't get to even with long nose pliers. I'm trying to move i around however may not help that I have a FM pipe which may be impeding it.

Originally Posted by Hush If you remove the dip stick tube (one bolt, about halfway up) you can get some more room. Manifold connection should be easy, the pcv connection sucks. I used some small needle noses to help with the clamp, keep The pcv takes patience, just keep working it, pinching the clips and rotating it back and forth, a little WD-40, swear, beat up knuckles, you can slowly work the clamp off. If this does not work, find someone with smaller hands.

Thanks for the tips I'll give it another whirl soon.

[Kfunk]

Originally Posted by Mauro_Penguin if you can get the manifold clamp and hose off you should be ok. your probably going to have to take off the PCV holder plate, i forget what its called. it shouldnt be a big deal just rotate the hose on the PCV valve so you can gain access to the bolts, then take them off. reinstall and every little thing will be alright.

Thanks yeah the clamp is on top not underneath so may have to try that. Mani clamp is a pita as well but thanks

[IamJamen]

Or just leave the hose connected to the PCV and use that as one of the runs off of the T connector. Then run your line to the valve cover and the other to the bottom port of the OCC. Easy peasy, bacon egg cheesy.

[pzr2874]

Try one of these for getting PITA clamps loose... Makes short ass work in tight locations. Get it from underneath.

Hose Clamp Removal Tool : Rick's Free Auto Repair Advice

[Kfunk]

I have just installed it today. Boy it was a mother bitch but up and running. Will see how it goes. On a side note Cleaned out Throttle body while I was at it. Was filth!

[seshomaru7]

I have had this installed the original way for quite a while before having to switch to some stronger hosing after finding tears. At the same time I changed the routing to include the cam breather, and removed the check valve. After a couple more months I finally went to try draining the thing and got a very small amount of brownish oily substance...would have posted a pic of the stuff but there was so little in the bottle that wind knocked it over. Anyone else not getting much in their can? I have checked all the routing of hoses and made sure there weren't any holes.