Supplemental PCV system?

Post by **wheelsup** » 07 Jan 2010, 18:42

This is timely. I'm going to do the same thing because my PCV system is completely clear yet still smokes.

When I pull the dipstick out I get practically zero leakage from the RMS.

Post by **jblackburn** » 07 Jan 2010, 19:07

This is awesome! If I can't figure out why mine still smokes, I might rig up something like this for mine too. Thanks!

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 07 Jan 2010, 19:13

How does this "relieve" the PCV system? Aren't you simply collecting the white smoke in a jar instead of the engine bay?

Post by **Pauloil** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:32

does the "smoke" coming out the dipstick inflate a balloon?
I usually test mine that way for reassurance.

tblindt · Post by **tblindt** » 07 Jan 2010, 20:37

That is really cool alternative, does it really act like the original? anybody have picture or step by step process of PCV overhaul available? I'm assuming its not a hard repair.

Post by **t5rrr** » 07 Jan 2010, 21:24

polskamafia mjl wrote:How does this "relieve" the PCV system? Aren't you simply collecting the white smoke in a jar instead of the engine bay?

It relieves the pressure out of the dipstick tube, combines with the factory PCV vapor canister output (with the brass tee), then collects the moisture/vapors in the jar then sends the gases back to the flame trap housing (without the flame trap) and into the intake minus oil droplets

The factory PCV is probably still venting but with much less efficiency, That's why it's a supplemental rather than replacement of the factory PCV system.

Post by **jblackburn** » 07 Jan 2010, 21:38

anybody have picture or step by step process of PCV overhaul available? I'm assuming its not a hard repair.

This is the process I followed for my turbo model:
http://www.lakesidedp.com/uploadpics/pcv/index.html

The setup for an N/A model is slightly different (mainly the flame trap), but you will be able to tell from the PCV diagram what parts are different.

KRUZNBY · Post by **KRUZNBY** » 07 Jan 2010, 22:38

Any oil in your catch can? I'm tempted to use a catch can with a breather filter on it rather than rerouting back into the intake for my "off road use only." I've changed out the PCV and still have smoke from the dipstick. This could save my seals before it is too late.

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 09 Jan 2010, 15:02

Ok, I got it now.

Thanks a lot.

Post by **t5rrr** » 14 Jan 2010, 19:23

Update, it's been 2 weeks of driving around town with the peanut butter jar/catch can setup, it caught about 1/3 jar worth of liquid, mainly condensation and some oil. My garage smells of oil vapor because the tubes into the jar are not air tight, I'll need to think about a more permanent containment device

here are some photos:

Jar with steel wool, notice the level of condensation at the bottom.

Steel wool removed, they soaked up quite a load of fluid!

Ironically, the fluid has color like peanut butter

Supplemental PCV system?

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