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CFD · 01-09-2017, 06:12 PM

The hoses are right as long as the one from the valve cover goes into the "in" side of the can, I would think it would be marked or in the instructions.

G701LE · 01-09-2017, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CFD

The hoses are right as long as the one from the valve cover goes into the "in" side of the can, I would think it would be marked or in the instructions.

You would think. But, no. No markings and not in the VAGUE directions. So, I just switched hoses. Will see what happens. Oil looks new after 3,000 miles.

CFD · 01-09-2017, 06:20 PM

Does the can come apart or is it one piece?

G701LE · 01-09-2017, 06:27 PM

It LOOKS like it should. But when I had it off. I briefly tried to twist it open, no joy. It has a twist drain on the bottom that is kind of cheap and cheesy.

G701LE · 01-09-2017, 06:29 PM

Thinking I should have invested that $90 into a "real" catch can. :-(

CFD · 01-09-2017, 06:34 PM

It's hard to say not knowing what's in the can. I made my own so it doesn't come apart but I know what's in it. One way you might be able to tell, depending what's in the can, if you gently blow into one of the hoses and put a finger near the drain, notice how much air comes out and how hard it is to blow through, then try the other one, the hose with the least resistance is most likely the outlet because there is no filter media on that side,

G701LE · 01-09-2017, 06:36 PM

I will inspect it further when I take it back off. Just glad to know it is hooked up right. Thanks a lot!

JLGO · 01-09-2017, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by G701LE

Hi all,
So, I went to drain my catch can after around 3,000 miles in a year. And.... to my supprise.......nothing. Not a drop! I have a line coming from the back drivers side valve cover to the can, then a line from can to under the throttle body. Am I missing something here? Help please.....

You have to beat on your car a little to see just a bit. If you see a lot of oil in the can the engine has issues.

JLGO · 01-09-2017, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by G701LE

Thinking I should have invested that $90 into a "real" catch can. :-(

You can get an air oil separator from your local hardware store that does the same thing.

CFD · 01-09-2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JLGO

You can get an air oil separator from your local hardware store that does the same thing.

In reality, that's what a catch can is, an oil/air separator.

G701LE · 01-09-2017, 06:53 PM

Ok. I will admit to all Camaro owners, that, I am an IDIOT. After reading the other post going about catch can noise. I saw someone post about how the drain works. So, I go out, fire her up and put my hand under the can. It was sucking!. Turned it off, took the can off, and untwisted the drain plug, put it back on. No more sucking. LOL Sorry everyone. Sometimes it IS the simplest things

CFD · 01-09-2017, 07:00 PM

LOl. Drain cocks are odd, you would think that screwing it in would close it but they're typically opposite.

G701LE · 01-09-2017, 07:30 PM

True

BigRed585Lbs · 01-10-2017, 12:30 PM

I could add "several" posts about experiences like that, but I won't.
I'm not as brave as you.

My motto: All's well that ends.

01-09-2017, 06:27 PM	#32
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	It LOOKS like it should. But when I had it off. I briefly tried to twist it open, no joy. It has a twist drain on the bottom that is kind of cheap and cheesy. __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

01-09-2017, 06:29 PM	#33
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Thinking I should have invested that $90 into a "real" catch can. :-( __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

01-09-2017, 06:36 PM	#35
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	I will inspect it further when I take it back off. Just glad to know it is hooked up right. Thanks a lot! __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

01-09-2017, 06:53 PM	#39
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Ok. I will admit to all Camaro owners, that, I am an IDIOT. After reading the other post going about catch can noise. I saw someone post about how the drain works. So, I go out, fire her up and put my hand under the can. It was sucking!. Turned it off, took the can off, and untwisted the drain plug, put it back on. No more sucking. LOL Sorry everyone. Sometimes it IS the simplest things __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

01-09-2017, 07:30 PM	#41
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	True __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

01-09-2017, 06:12 PM	#29
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	The hoses are right as long as the one from the valve cover goes into the "in" side of the can, I would think it would be marked or in the instructions.

01-09-2017, 06:20 PM	#31
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Does the can come apart or is it one piece?

01-09-2017, 06:34 PM	#34
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	It's hard to say not knowing what's in the can. I made my own so it doesn't come apart but I know what's in it. One way you might be able to tell, depending what's in the can, if you gently blow into one of the hoses and put a finger near the drain, notice how much air comes out and how hard it is to blow through, then try the other one, the hose with the least resistance is most likely the outlet because there is no filter media on that side,

01-09-2017, 07:00 PM	#40
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	LOl. Drain cocks are odd, you would think that screwing it in would close it but they're typically opposite.

01-10-2017, 12:30 PM	#42
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	I could add "several" posts about experiences like that, but I won't. I'm not as brave as you. My motto: All's well that ends.