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Hilflos · 05-23-2015, 02:45 PM

Just finished installing my catch can (Elite Engineering) and when I fully tightened the top hose barb, it was invariably pointing toward the side of the can, toward the tensioner pulley, rather than toward the exhaust manifold.

I applied some teflon tape to the threads and that did some good, but not enough to get it fully tight and still have it in the direction it really should be.

It's not loose, by any means, but it's not really tight either.

Ran the car about fifteen miles, hit WOT a couple times, no leaks so far, but thought I'd check in here to see if anyone's had a similar experience, get your feedback on potential issues, etc.

So, anyone have any thoughts?

Godon Hutchinson · 05-23-2015, 04:56 PM

That's how mine is, no problems with it in over 4 years.

Hilflos · 05-23-2015, 05:08 PM

Went out and gave it another look. Black car, parked out in the sun while we cleaned the garage. Everything had gotten fairly warm over the course of the afternoon, and would go a bit further toward "tight" now.

Gave me enough movement to get things aligned more to my satisfaction.

Thanks for the feedback Godon.

45thCamaro · 05-23-2015, 05:13 PM

Can I ask how many times you wrapped the Teflon around the fitting? 1-2 turns won't do much.

thegreatwhite · 05-23-2015, 07:18 PM

mine did the same thing and i had the same issue when i was installing. wrap it in teflon tape or that sealant glue/gunk stuff an you should be fine as long as it isnt loose enough to wiggle out. 1 or 2 turns around should be enough. i drove mine without a sealant around it for about a week an it was fine.

Hilflos · 05-23-2015, 07:22 PM

3-4 times around is my standard approach to teflon tape. Everything's fairly well tight and facing the right direction now.

I was probably just being over cautious. I'll keep an eye on things, of course. Appreciate the help guys.

seven · 05-23-2015, 08:44 PM

Elite will tell you 3 to 4 turns. I got 2 1/2 turns I think. I used thicker teflon tape with wrapped twice. I didn't like how loose it was once facing correct position. I re did the Teflon that time doing 4 layers and it made it a tighter fit.

05-23-2015, 02:45 PM	#1
Hilflos Drives: 2015 1SS / RS NPP Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 353	Quick Catch Can Question Just finished installing my catch can (Elite Engineering) and when I fully tightened the top hose barb, it was invariably pointing toward the side of the can, toward the tensioner pulley, rather than toward the exhaust manifold. I applied some teflon tape to the threads and that did some good, but not enough to get it fully tight and still have it in the direction it really should be. It's not loose, by any means, but it's not really tight either. Ran the car about fifteen miles, hit WOT a couple times, no leaks so far, but thought I'd check in here to see if anyone's had a similar experience, get your feedback on potential issues, etc. So, anyone have any thoughts?

05-23-2015, 08:44 PM	#7
seven Drives: 2015 Camaro RS 2LT AGM Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 672	Elite will tell you 3 to 4 turns. I got 2 1/2 turns I think. I used thicker teflon tape with wrapped twice. I didn't like how loose it was once facing correct position. I re did the Teflon that time doing 4 layers and it made it a tighter fit. __________________ 2015 RS Camaro 2LT with Sunroof, Performance Exhaust, Ground Effects, Tinted Windows, LED Fog Lights(DD), CAI Cold Air Intake, Ghosted Side Markers(Showstopper), Elite Catch Can, Xpel & SunTek PPF, Replica Z28 High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 Replica Wheels(Satin Black Factory Reproductions)

05-23-2015, 04:56 PM	#2
Godon Hutchinson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Huntington West Va Posts: 443	That's how mine is, no problems with it in over 4 years.

05-23-2015, 05:08 PM	#3
Hilflos Drives: 2015 1SS / RS NPP Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 353	Went out and gave it another look. Black car, parked out in the sun while we cleaned the garage. Everything had gotten fairly warm over the course of the afternoon, and would go a bit further toward "tight" now. Gave me enough movement to get things aligned more to my satisfaction. Thanks for the feedback Godon.

05-23-2015, 05:13 PM	#4
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,421	Can I ask how many times you wrapped the Teflon around the fitting? 1-2 turns won't do much.

05-23-2015, 07:18 PM	#5
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	mine did the same thing and i had the same issue when i was installing. wrap it in teflon tape or that sealant glue/gunk stuff an you should be fine as long as it isnt loose enough to wiggle out. 1 or 2 turns around should be enough. i drove mine without a sealant around it for about a week an it was fine.

05-23-2015, 07:22 PM	#6
Hilflos Drives: 2015 1SS / RS NPP Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 353	3-4 times around is my standard approach to teflon tape. Everything's fairly well tight and facing the right direction now. I was probably just being over cautious. I'll keep an eye on things, of course. Appreciate the help guys.