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VEESIKS · 01-17-2015, 09:39 AM

Hey everyone, while trying to track down a gremlin in my engine last night I discovered that my intake manifold, TB, and intake elbow all had a decent bit of oil in them. I currently have the RX catch can and breather cap so the only path oil could get there is if the catch can wasn't actually catching the oil. Anyone else had this issue? Not sure if I should switch to another brand? Also I have had issues with my front main seal blowing and I think I read somewhere that the RX catch can has been known to put pressure on seals? Any info would be appreciated!

Bodih · 01-17-2015, 09:48 AM

How much have you been finding in your catch can? I've had the elite performance can for 3 years and I find 3 or 4 Tbsp in it every few months. I scoped my TB and plenum awhile back when the intake was off. Everything was dry.

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VEESIKS · 01-17-2015, 10:17 AM

I don't empty it super often but I never let it get FULL. last night I emptied it and got about 6-7 ounces out of it I would guess.

Eddiefuzz · 01-17-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VEESIKS

I don't empty it super often but I never let it get FULL. last night I emptied it and got about 6-7 ounces out of it I would guess.

I'd say 6 or 7 oz. is pretty full. I empty mine every week and get 2 or 3 oz. Some of the vapor gets past, especially if it's that full. I run on the assumption that the more room in the catch can, the more it will catch. The moist Winter air helps fill it quicker as well. I'd be worried if it was empty, I to empty it more often. God Bless America!

VEESIKS · 01-17-2015, 01:23 PM

^^ I plan on emptying it more often and also looking into a clean side separator to replace the breather filter thats on it now. Anyone have any input on if it could be causing the front main to blow? I feel like I remember reading somewhere that the way the valving was on the catch can it could strain seals

Gee · 01-18-2015, 07:55 AM

I recommend that you remove the rx breather cap. They are known to cause problems in NA cars. I have the 1Le Clean side separator. It works well from what I can see. Cleaner IM so far at 2k miles since install.

Nutbutt · 01-18-2015, 10:26 AM

RX seems to have gone away from the breather and now does a cleanside seperator.

VEESIKS · 01-18-2015, 11:21 AM

I went ahead and put my factory clean side back on for now, looking into getting a clean side separator from either RX or a member has an elite clean side separator for sale. Just have to figure out the connection to my CAI tube.....I have an early Injen full length and instead of having a standard 3/8 line fitting it has at least a 3/4" opening that a hose fits INTO and is not very secure. Working on obtaining an updated tube from Injen though.

VEESIKS · 01-20-2015, 06:34 PM

Well in other news when heading to the dealer yesterday to get checked out my car decided it didn't want its engine anymore. Glad it happened now and not in a few months when my warranty would have run out!

01-17-2015, 09:39 AM	#1
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Catch can not catching Hey everyone, while trying to track down a gremlin in my engine last night I discovered that my intake manifold, TB, and intake elbow all had a decent bit of oil in them. I currently have the RX catch can and breather cap so the only path oil could get there is if the catch can wasn't actually catching the oil. Anyone else had this issue? Not sure if I should switch to another brand? Also I have had issues with my front main seal blowing and I think I read somewhere that the RX catch can has been known to put pressure on seals? Any info would be appreciated! __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

01-17-2015, 09:48 AM	#2
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	How much have you been finding in your catch can? I've had the elite performance can for 3 years and I find 3 or 4 Tbsp in it every few months. I scoped my TB and plenum awhile back when the intake was off. Everything was dry. Sent from my KFTHWI using Tapatalk __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

01-17-2015, 10:17 AM	#3
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	I don't empty it super often but I never let it get FULL. last night I emptied it and got about 6-7 ounces out of it I would guess. __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

01-17-2015, 01:23 PM	#5
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	^^ I plan on emptying it more often and also looking into a clean side separator to replace the breather filter thats on it now. Anyone have any input on if it could be causing the front main to blow? I feel like I remember reading somewhere that the way the valving was on the catch can it could strain seals __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

01-18-2015, 10:26 AM	#7
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	RX seems to have gone away from the breather and now does a cleanside seperator. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

01-18-2015, 07:55 AM	#6
Gee Silver Ice Drives: 2011 1LT Coupe SIM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,420 View My Garage	I recommend that you remove the rx breather cap. They are known to cause problems in NA cars. I have the 1Le Clean side separator. It works well from what I can see. Cleaner IM so far at 2k miles since install.

01-18-2015, 11:21 AM	#8
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	I went ahead and put my factory clean side back on for now, looking into getting a clean side separator from either RX or a member has an elite clean side separator for sale. Just have to figure out the connection to my CAI tube.....I have an early Injen full length and instead of having a standard 3/8 line fitting it has at least a 3/4" opening that a hose fits INTO and is not very secure. Working on obtaining an updated tube from Injen though. __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

01-20-2015, 06:34 PM	#9
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Well in other news when heading to the dealer yesterday to get checked out my car decided it didn't want its engine anymore. Glad it happened now and not in a few months when my warranty would have run out! __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis