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berger6696 · 10-07-2013, 07:00 PM

I bought the car used, has a Moroso catch can that does not have the little drain line on the underneath. It feels like a bolt. Is there an easy way to drain this?

berger6696 · 10-07-2013, 07:07 PM

gutterball · 10-07-2013, 07:23 PM

Put a cup underneath and unscrew the Bolt.

berger6696 · 10-07-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gutterball

Put a cup underneath and unscrew the Bolt.

I was afraid of that. Very little room underneath.

PalmerGA · 10-07-2013, 08:17 PM

I'm not familiar with the Moroso can, but if there is a drain bolt on the bottom you should be able to replace that with a brass drain petcock from a auto store. Then attach a hose to it and feed it down to the underside of your car. Then you can just put a cup under the hose and open the petcock to drain.

*You'd probably have to zip-tie the hose in a couple of places to keep it in place.

KaBoom1701 · 10-07-2013, 10:57 PM

Nice engine and ride btw!

berger6696 · 10-08-2013, 10:59 AM

Thanks. This is probably a stupid question, but is the catch can two pieces like the picture below? If so, shouldn't I be able to just unscrew the bottom half to empty it? There is absolutely no room for a cup under this thing. Thanks

SlingShot · 10-08-2013, 11:20 AM

You should be able to loosen the screw on the mounting bracket, and slide the whole can up and out. Then unscrew the drain cap at the bottom to empty it.

dkp2LT · 10-08-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by berger6696

I bought the car used, has a Moroso catch can that does not have the little drain line on the underneath. It feels like a bolt. Is there an easy way to drain this?

Tell you what. Based on your engine photo I can see the problem. My V6 catch can is much simpler so I think the easiest way to fix is if we trade cars.

berger6696 · 10-08-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

Tell you what. Based on your engine photo I can see the problem. My V6 catch can is much simpler so I think the easiest way to fix is if we trade cars.

JR 1 · 10-08-2013, 11:51 AM

beautiful engine

berger6696 · 10-08-2013, 01:14 PM

Well the good news is that there was very little oil in there. I put a towel underneath the can and unscrewed the bolt slowly. The car only has 1200 miles on it so I guess I kinda gambled that there wouldn't be much in there. There was only enough to fill the little plug screw. I will use slingshots suggestion next time. Thanks all!

dkp2LT · 10-08-2013, 01:57 PM

I changed my oil for the first time after putting on a catch can. It's been around 12 months & ~1000 miles. I was really surprised what came out of there. Not in quantity but quality. May put one on my dd now.

10-07-2013, 07:00 PM	#1
berger6696 Drives: 97 Vette (sold), 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 103	How do I drain my catchcan? I bought the car used, has a Moroso catch can that does not have the little drain line on the underneath. It feels like a bolt. Is there an easy way to drain this?

10-07-2013, 08:17 PM	#5
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I'm not familiar with the Moroso can, but if there is a drain bolt on the bottom you should be able to replace that with a brass drain petcock from a auto store. Then attach a hose to it and feed it down to the underside of your car. Then you can just put a cup under the hose and open the petcock to drain. *You'd probably have to zip-tie the hose in a couple of places to keep it in place. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-07-2013, 10:57 PM	#6
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Nice engine and ride btw! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-08-2013, 11:20 AM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	You should be able to loosen the screw on the mounting bracket, and slide the whole can up and out. Then unscrew the drain cap at the bottom to empty it. __________________

10-07-2013, 07:07 PM	#2
berger6696 Drives: 97 Vette (sold), 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 103

10-07-2013, 07:23 PM	#3
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	Put a cup underneath and unscrew the Bolt.

10-08-2013, 10:59 AM	#7
berger6696 Drives: 97 Vette (sold), 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 103	Thanks. This is probably a stupid question, but is the catch can two pieces like the picture below? If so, shouldn't I be able to just unscrew the bottom half to empty it? There is absolutely no room for a cup under this thing. Thanks

10-08-2013, 11:51 AM	#11
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	beautiful engine

10-08-2013, 01:14 PM	#12
berger6696 Drives: 97 Vette (sold), 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 103	Well the good news is that there was very little oil in there. I put a towel underneath the can and unscrewed the bolt slowly. The car only has 1200 miles on it so I guess I kinda gambled that there wouldn't be much in there. There was only enough to fill the little plug screw. I will use slingshots suggestion next time. Thanks all!

10-08-2013, 01:57 PM	#13
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	I changed my oil for the first time after putting on a catch can. It's been around 12 months & ~1000 miles. I was really surprised what came out of there. Not in quantity but quality. May put one on my dd now.