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siriusdish · 05-08-2011, 01:04 PM

Ok, on my Dads car today I took the hose off that goes to the CAI tube right before the TB while running and it has smoke coming out and smells very bad. Is this normal? I am not sure if my Video camera will pick it up. WTF is it? there is a RX catch can on the car went to drain and no oil came out. Also car has the stock tune in it at the moment. Camaro is a 2010 L99

siriusdish · 05-08-2011, 03:07 PM

No go with video camera

The Stig · 05-08-2011, 03:19 PM

Well first, I would put the air hose back in. Then run her and see if the problem comes back

siriusdish · 05-08-2011, 06:35 PM

Yes, does same thing. I told my Dad to call the dealer and have checked to see if he needs parts replaced, service bulletin b/c there is lots of oil in the intake.

Eric Baker · 05-08-2011, 08:58 PM

You mean the hose on the passenger side of the intake tube that goes to the passenger side valve cover? That's the breather tube and it's normal for it to have bad smelling gasses coming out of it. That's the whole reason it goes into the intake tube, so it doesn't get vented to the atmosphere.

siriusdish · 05-09-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Baker

You mean the hose on the passenger side of the intake tube that goes to the passenger side valve cover? That's the breather tube and it's normal for it to have bad smelling gasses coming out of it. That's the whole reason it goes into the intake tube, so it doesn't get vented to the atmosphere.

to the intake right before TB. Not sure what is going on with his car b/c there is no oil in the can but sure is in the CAI and the Intake after the TB. He has an appointment to get it checked, printed out the service bulletien for him.

siriusdish · 05-12-2011, 07:54 PM

So today I went with my Dad to the dealer to get his car looked at for the oil in the intake and gave the service manger the print out from this site for oil consumption.. They open the hood and then close it! Said they have to get authorization b/c it has a CAI and catch can on it. Told them bought the can before he took it to them. Would not even look at it. Said when they hear back will call.

meltyface · 05-12-2011, 10:13 PM

Take it to a different dealership, they are going to hose you.

ffrcobra_65 · 05-13-2011, 12:02 AM

There is nothing wrong with the car. you took the hose off, of course you will smell the crap that is supposed to get recirculated back into the intake system. Why did u take it off to begin with? Yes, the dealer is within their right to not fix the car until authorized by GM to fix it under warranty. Your beef is not with the dealer, but with GM.

nancygrl · 05-13-2011, 09:09 AM

Oil in the intake manifold is the nature of the beast and most all modern cars because of all the emissions standards etc...That's the whole purpose for having the catch can, to take the oily vapor from the intake manifold, deposit the oil in the catch can and return the gases back to the system. My question would be how long has the catch can been on there? And how low on oil is your dad's L99?

I've also got an RX catch can on my LS3 but I have a RotoFab cai. I installed both at 13kmiles. So I had 13k miles worth of oil residue to get rid of, that was in my intake manifold prior to installing the catch can. So I seafoamed the car to clean it out as best as possible. I recently got my oil changed at 15k, I drained the can last night so I can be in sync with my oil changes and got less than 1/4 teaspoon out of it after 2k miles. Are you sure the can is hooked up correctly? Because when I installed mine I looked at the L99 install guide and it looked a little bit more involved and confusing than for the LS3. The oil in the CAI could still be left over from before the catch can install. My guess is that the oil that is meant for the catch can is going to the CAI instead leading me to think something might not be hooked up right

Without pictures or video its difficult to evaluate.

siriusdish · 05-13-2011, 12:10 PM

Over a thousand miles. There is lots of oil in the intake and the CAI. I checked and the can is hooked up right. I also turned the valve and put my finger on the drain house and has a pretty decent vacuum. He called a different dealer today and goes Wednesday to be looked at.

nancygrl · 05-13-2011, 03:11 PM

Have you talked to the guys that make the RX can??? C5 name is SC2150, very helpful and knowledgeable. May save you a trip to the dealer? You've got 'til Wednesday, its worth a try.

siriusdish · 05-13-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nancygrl

Have you talked to the guys that make the RX can??? C5 name is SC2150, very helpful and knowledgeable. May save you a trip to the dealer? You've got 'til Wednesday, its worth a try.

Well he sent me the instructions to make sure it was hooked up right. Just does not seam right. We think it is the lifters or the valve cover. Will not know until someone checks it out!

nancygrl · 05-13-2011, 08:44 PM

No it doesn't seem right. Hope the other dealer can figure it out for your dad.

05-08-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	i have a weird question on Hose that goes to intake tube Ok, on my Dads car today I took the hose off that goes to the CAI tube right before the TB while running and it has smoke coming out and smells very bad. Is this normal? I am not sure if my Video camera will pick it up. WTF is it? there is a RX catch can on the car went to drain and no oil came out. Also car has the stock tune in it at the moment. Camaro is a 2010 L99 Last edited by siriusdish; 05-08-2011 at 03:11 PM.

05-08-2011, 03:19 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Well first, I would put the air hose back in. Then run her and see if the problem comes back __________________

05-12-2011, 07:54 PM	#7
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Dumb Dealer So today I went with my Dad to the dealer to get his car looked at for the oil in the intake and gave the service manger the print out from this site for oil consumption.. They open the hood and then close it! Said they have to get authorization b/c it has a CAI and catch can on it. Told them bought the can before he took it to them. Would not even look at it. Said when they hear back will call.

05-12-2011, 10:13 PM	#8
meltyface Drives: 2010 1SS CGM LS3 w/ blk rally Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: san diego, CA area Posts: 258	Take it to a different dealership, they are going to hose you. __________________ Installed mods: Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ high flow cats, Borla x-pipe, Borla Stinger exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI, markers, tail and reverse lights plus parking light blackouts, body colored bowties, body colored SS emblems, Passport 9500 radar detector (a must have), Kenwood DNX9960 radio w/ metra kit. Matte Black Giovanna Dalar 5V: 20x8.5 & 20x10 wheels Mods in the future: Relocating guts of "shark fin" and removing it, cam, super charge/turbo?...unsure what after that... Gotta have MORE power!!

05-13-2011, 09:09 AM	#10
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Oil in the intake manifold is the nature of the beast and most all modern cars because of all the emissions standards etc...That's the whole purpose for having the catch can, to take the oily vapor from the intake manifold, deposit the oil in the catch can and return the gases back to the system. My question would be how long has the catch can been on there? And how low on oil is your dad's L99? I've also got an RX catch can on my LS3 but I have a RotoFab cai. I installed both at 13kmiles. So I had 13k miles worth of oil residue to get rid of, that was in my intake manifold prior to installing the catch can. So I seafoamed the car to clean it out as best as possible. I recently got my oil changed at 15k, I drained the can last night so I can be in sync with my oil changes and got less than 1/4 teaspoon out of it after 2k miles. Are you sure the can is hooked up correctly? Because when I installed mine I looked at the L99 install guide and it looked a little bit more involved and confusing than for the LS3. The oil in the CAI could still be left over from before the catch can install. My guess is that the oil that is meant for the catch can is going to the CAI instead leading me to think something might not be hooked up right Without pictures or video its difficult to evaluate. Last edited by nancygrl; 05-13-2011 at 09:33 AM.

05-08-2011, 03:07 PM	#2
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	No go with video camera

05-08-2011, 06:35 PM	#4
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Yes, does same thing. I told my Dad to call the dealer and have checked to see if he needs parts replaced, service bulletin b/c there is lots of oil in the intake.

05-08-2011, 08:58 PM	#5
Eric Baker Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 987 View My Garage	You mean the hose on the passenger side of the intake tube that goes to the passenger side valve cover? That's the breather tube and it's normal for it to have bad smelling gasses coming out of it. That's the whole reason it goes into the intake tube, so it doesn't get vented to the atmosphere.

05-13-2011, 12:02 AM	#9
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	There is nothing wrong with the car. you took the hose off, of course you will smell the crap that is supposed to get recirculated back into the intake system. Why did u take it off to begin with? Yes, the dealer is within their right to not fix the car until authorized by GM to fix it under warranty. Your beef is not with the dealer, but with GM.

05-13-2011, 12:10 PM	#11
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Over a thousand miles. There is lots of oil in the intake and the CAI. I checked and the can is hooked up right. I also turned the valve and put my finger on the drain house and has a pretty decent vacuum. He called a different dealer today and goes Wednesday to be looked at.

05-13-2011, 03:11 PM	#12
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Have you talked to the guys that make the RX can??? C5 name is SC2150, very helpful and knowledgeable. May save you a trip to the dealer? You've got 'til Wednesday, its worth a try.

05-13-2011, 08:44 PM	#14
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	No it doesn't seem right. Hope the other dealer can figure it out for your dad.

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