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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby coughy on Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:53 pm

thats right od = out side diameter but that don't madder as u need to know the id =inside diameter
from memory it is 16mm so 5/8" hose
pls feel from to correct me if that isnt so
go to your local hose supplier IE pirtek or enzed they will have rolls of it just get the same size that comes of the tappet cover to the turbo inlet...
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Cowboy Dave on Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:56 pm

Went and found it for you - can confirm it is 16mm based on their listing.

http://www.westernfilters.net.au/mitsubishi-triton-ml-mn-4x4-provent-oil-catchcan-kit-suit-2-5-ltr-di-d-eng-130-kw-eng/

Note that the Provent inlet barbs are 25mm which is why they have to supply reducers as well.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby dieselweasel on Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:11 pm

Thanks for the replies, seems the provent is really popular here, I still want to build my own ghetto can, there's a Clark rubber nearby so hopefully when I've finished my involuntary Saturday shift, I can get crafting.

I'm more of an electrics man, I like modding guitars but happy doing this too

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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Cowboy Dave on Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:27 pm

Good luck with it anyway - I found the hardest bit was finding somewhere to mount it well so I'll be intrigued to see what you come up with.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby dieselweasel on Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:00 pm

Well I've had a look round some shops for the bits I'm looking for and have had no joy. I'm a truck driver and often head to rural towns where they have actual real hardware shops not run by kids and old women so hopefully things should start to show up. At the moment this is a " watch this space".
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby dieselweasel on Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:29 pm

Well I've had a look round some shops for the bits I'm looking for and have had no joy. I'm a truck driver and often head to rural towns where they have actual real hardware shops not run by kids and old women so hopefully things should start to show up. At the moment this is a " watch this space".
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Navva123 on Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:29 am

Morning all,

I'm new to this forum stuff soo please be patient if I seem to ask silly questions (my first post) :-)

I have a 2009 ML triton (150,000km) and have been experiencing surging for for some time now. Have tried Diesel Power, new air flow sensor, Wynns egr4 cleaner, regular servicing ... But no help so thought I'd look at these informative forums.

Do I need to do the following: egr blanking plate, catch can and a clean the inlet manifold and have the tappets re-adjusted?

How can I do this or where can I take the triton to get this done?

I live up on the Central Coast

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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Cowboy Dave on Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:25 am

There is a DIY thread on how to clean the manifold. A blank isn't the best idea on your model but there is an electronic solution to the problem these days - email tony@spvindustries.com or look up forum sponsor 4wdsupplies for details on that.

Opinions differ on the catchcan issue but the advice I received and followed was that it can add unnecessary pressure and damage seals or cause other problems so I left it alone.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Graham12GLX on Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:58 am

Hi Guys
Just wondering if anyone has used the HPD Catch Can:
http://hpdiesel.com.au/catch-cans/mitsu ... -catch-can
It looks the goods however, at $385 a pop I am hesitant.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby RHKTriton on Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:22 am

Anyone willing to pay nearly 400 buckeroos for a glorified coke can must have a big wallet.

That one seems to cost for the bling factor, looking at the pic.

What you want to consider is that the internals trap as much oil out of the gas flow and present minimum flow restriction.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Graham12GLX on Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:49 am

At $325 for the provent system I thought I'd take a look at the HPD system as it doesn't appear as though it would have the same leak issues due to not having the 90 degree joints.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Cowboy Dave on Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:03 am

It's certainly pretty but does it have a pressure relief valve like the provent?
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Graham12GLX on Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:47 am

Good point CD. It doesn't mention one in any of the advertising. Might stick with the provent and save some $$ while I'm at it.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby murwullambah on Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:43 pm

Try ebay they have similar thing for $99
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby dieselweasel on Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:07 pm

I fitted my ghetto catch can that I made and I'm happy with it, as soon as I get sorted with photobucket I can post some pictures, I mounted the can next to the battery and this gives me space underneath to drain off what it catches.

Again, watch this space and as soon as I have 5 seconds, I'll get photos up.

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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby peterclark57 on Sat May 02, 2015 2:53 pm

Navva123, Only way to fix it is manifold clean, normally around $500 to get it taken off de-carbonized and reinstalled

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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby brandon001 on Wed May 06, 2015 7:47 pm

I have a hpd can yes it is expensive but is very well built and has a dipstick which makes checking it very easy. Also no filter inside just guaze screens on the inlet and outlet held in with circlips.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby whitpete on Thu May 07, 2015 2:01 pm

Re Catch can working
after fitting a catch can i realised that if you change your oil to full synthetic Enviro 10w40 the amount of oil in the can per 10,000klm was less than 1mil.
Just worth a mention

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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Maxiy on Thu May 14, 2015 3:58 pm

Is it worth fitting a Catch Can to a 2014 MN triton with 20,000 on the clock ??

As i understand blow by is more prominent in the engine as it gets older and subsequently more worn, correct ?

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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby AD07 on Fri May 15, 2015 5:57 am

Maxiy wrote:Is it worth fitting a Catch Can to a 2014 MN triton with 20,000 on the clock ??

As i understand blow by is more prominent in the engine as it gets older and subsequently more worn, correct ?

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Definitely wont hurt mate. Just depends if you want a name brand for $300 , or a cheaper item for about $90. Just make sure you use 5/8 hose.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Maxiy on Fri May 15, 2015 7:07 am

Cheers AD07

May invest in one, it is pay day after all :D .

Was looking at getting the MANN provent 200. Seemsto be a decent unit and from what i can tell just fits straight onto the factory hoses.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby Cowboy Dave on Fri May 15, 2015 7:10 am

Provent seems to be the best of them. It won't fit factory hoses unless you buy it with a fitting kit. The factory fittings are 16mm and the Provent 25mm. Western filters sells it with a bracket and all the hoses.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby AD07 on Fri May 15, 2015 7:54 am

Cowboy Dave wrote:Provent seems to be the best of them. It won't fit factory hoses unless you buy it with a fitting kit. The factory fittings are 16mm and the Provent 25mm. Western filters sells it with a bracket and all the hoses.

Pretty silly with the 25mm hose really.... It just reduces down to 16mm anyway. I got quoted $154 for the fitting kit, I thought it was a little expensive.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby colin b on Fri May 15, 2015 9:15 am

I spoke to my dealership the other day about my fuel consumption and ran the catch-can idea past the service Manager. To my surprise he approved of the idea and told me that a lot of their corporate buyers now have them fitted prior to delivery.

I will be interested to see what sort of quote they come up with for fitting it as I am not familiar with modern diesels and don't want to go fiddling around blindly and blowing my warranty.
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Re: Oil Catch Can working

Postby AD07 on Fri May 15, 2015 11:39 am

colin b wrote:I spoke to my dealership the other day about my fuel consumption and ran the catch-can idea past the service Manager. To my surprise he approved of the idea and told me that a lot of their corporate buyers now have them fitted prior to delivery.

I will be interested to see what sort of quote they come up with for fitting it as I am not familiar with modern diesels and don't want to go fiddling around blindly and blowing my warranty.

If you go with the Provent style, its probably a 5min job. There is a video on You tube if you want to search for it, & it will take you through the install procedure.
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