[Mk2] [Generic] Aftermarket Catch can

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nailmonkey
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[Mk2] [Generic] Aftermarket Catch can

Post by nailmonkey »

Hi All,

Can anyone recommend me an aftermarket oil catch can? I can't use a stock one and there is no provision for the vapour/oil to go back in to the engine so I'd prefer one with a sight glass so that I can monitor the level. I'd also prefer a one with internal baffles, the hyperflow one as used by the scooby boys seems good but does anyone have any other options or opinions?

Thanks,

Nik
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Steve-O 2007
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Aftermarket Catch can

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I fitted a Cusco catch can to mine -

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dai21t
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Aftermarket Catch can

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Why do you need a baffled can? Surely your engine shouldn't be chucking that much out.
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Dangerous
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Aftermarket Catch can

Post by Dangerous »

U can but my greddy one if you like as i dont really need it...... :wink:
It has a sight glass and is in good nick..i'll even throw in the aeroquip hoseing in aswell!!
I,m just gonna put a filter on the oem catch can instead of having 2 of them...(catch cans)
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nailmonkey
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Aftermarket Catch can

Post by nailmonkey »

Thanks for the replies guys.

Steve-O 2007 wrote:I fitted a Cusco catch can to mine -

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Looks good, do you know if the can is baffled?

dai21t wrote:Why do you need a baffled can? Surely your engine shouldn't be chucking that much out.


Well, if it's not baffled you may as well use an empty beer can! As it's there to catch oil vapour the more surface area for the vapor to condense on the better.

Dangerous wrote:U can but my greddy one if you like as i dont really need it......
It has a sight glass and is in good nick..i'll even throw in the aeroquip hoseing in aswell!!
I,m just gonna put a filter on the oem catch can instead of having 2 of them...(catch cans)


May be interested for the right price...

Although the greddy isn't baffled, it does come apart and there are plenty of guides on the internet on how to fit baffles.

Feel free to PM what price you are looking for.

Thanks,

Nik
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Steve-O 2007
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Aftermarket Catch can

Post by Steve-O 2007 »

dont know if its baffled but I googled and found this, apparently the actual "Pipe / hosing" is baffled -

the cusco is the best, even though its more expensive if you notice the clear hosing it has metal baffles in it. These baffles separate the oil from the air and collects the oil in the catch can. This is what a catch can essentially does, separates the oil from air.

the other two are different. They have cheap crappy hoses which do not contain baffles. There is however a way to get over this problem. People (including myself) open the top of the catch can and put stainless steel wire in to act as the baffling.

HINT**** The cheaper ones are good, but make sure u get one that has a removeable top, or you wont be able to stuff it with steel wool.
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