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I swore at those types of clamps for years but finally got on the band wagon and bought a set of them and the crimping pliers to go with them as they are actually a better clamp than the worm drive type we all previously used. They give a much more even constant pressure around the whole hose. There are different sizes and such but are known as Oetiker clamps and/or Ear clamps and Earl clamp pliers.
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Originally Posted by Petza914
To remove, take a pair of strong diagonal wire cutters and cut through the protruding ear of the clamp, then it will open up and come off. I use these on connections that won't need to come apart frequently. They also make double-ear versions for clamping connections where you need a larger starting diameter that becomes a smaller clamped diameter.
So I'm getting ready to order a catch can and mentally preparing for the install but have a couple questions.
- Read where someone mentioned install in a cool location (temperature now lol); is that why folks are going under the beauty covers?
- As far as plumbing routing for the turbo (not taking into consideration the "look") - any disadvantage using the simple approach that Dilberto posted? You save the hassle of the routing under airbox and AC pulley and one less cut.
So I'm getting ready to order a catch can and mentally preparing for the install but have a couple questions.
- Read where someone mentioned install in a cool location (temperature now lol); is that why folks are going under the beauty covers?
- As far as plumbing routing for the turbo (not taking into consideration the "look") - any disadvantage using the simple approach that Dilberto posted? You save the hassle of the routing under airbox and AC pulley and one less cut.
Actually a cool location is not ideal as in the winter months, the condensed oil can get sludgy. In fact some catch cans and AOS devices have a cavity in the back to plumb into the cooling system so that hot coolant runs though the device to keep it warm and prevent the congealing of the separated oil and water clogging it up.
The dual chamber Verus AOS I installed in my 928 has this feature.
Actually a cool location is not ideal as in the winter months, the condensed oil can get sludgy. In fact some catch cans and AOS devices have a cavity in the back to plumb into the cooling system so that hot coolant runs though the device to keep it warm and prevent the congealing of the separated oil and water clogging it up.
The dual chamber Verus AOS I installed in my 928 has this feature.
That's actually not true. An AOS and a catch can are totally different. I've run both. Problem is there are a lot of bad products out there that don't work well even when installed properly. A catch can is designed to work off a temperature differential and as such a cool location will make it much more efficient. The "sludge" in the can is mostly water and oil. Along with catching more water you also catch more oil. There is no disadvantage. An AOS needs to be heated to boil off the water so that it is not returned to the crankcase and instead burned in the engine. Along with that water are acids and other by products so I prefer to collect versus recycle them.
I had a Radium AOS heated on my Cayenne build and even tho it is a beautifully crafted product I was less than thrilled with the amount of oil that was making it's way past it. Internally it was a pretty standard basic design in line with a lot of other brands. After a lot of thought about what might make a Catch Can work better than what was currently being offered, and thinking about fabbing my own idea, I ran across this. I mounted it externally in the intercooler duct. The amount of oil and water it collects is crazy.
J'sWorld, no offense but after watching that video, what I got out of it was I think 3 guys trying to figure out the plumbing of the system and they all seemed confused and not very familiar with the system.
J'sWorld, no offense but after watching that video, what I got out of it was I think 3 guys trying to figure out the plumbing of the system and they all seemed confused and not very familiar with the system.
Haha you are totally right! I didn't even watch it, I was more trying to link the product info. I'm gonna change that.
So I ordered the CC today, and just got notification that it will be delivered tomorrow. Am I ready to do the install this weekend? Hell no...lol...still have to get some connections @the auto store.
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So I ordered the CC today, and just got notification that it will be delivered tomorrow. Am I ready to do the install this weekend? Hell no...lol...still have to get some connections @the auto store.
Which can did you decide to order? I am going to install one at the same time as my HPDFP... since I have to do a thermostat, water pump, coils and plugs and everything else next week.
Which can did you decide to order? I am going to install one at the same time as my HPDFP... since I have to do a thermostat, water pump, coils and plugs and everything else next week.
Came in nice packaging, but they weren't lying when they said it was compact. I'll see how it goes and may move it over to the wife's mini if not adequate.
As far as your projects, I'd do the HPFP first. I'd get familiar with the bolt locations or even go as far a removing the backing plate. And figure out what's the best comfortable working position and if your hands are HPFP friendly. Then add some JB weld to the water distributor connection since it's right in that area, and see if the post O2 is easily accessible.
As far as your projects, I'd do the HPFP first. I'd get familiar with the bolt locations or even go as far a removing the backing plate. And figure out what's the best comfortable working position and if your hands are HPFP friendly. Then add some JB weld to the water distributor connection since it's right in that area, and see if the post O2 is easily accessible.
Thanks for the info about the can and the reminder about pinning the distributor connection. I have to drain some of the coolant to do the thermostat, housing and water pump anyway... It appears that I am going to spend some time lying on my engine!
06-24-2021 | 02:27 PM
Then add some JB weld to the water distributor connection since it's right in that area, and see if the post O2 is easily accessible.
