CCV Re-route Mod Questions
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Boulder City, Nevada
I ran mine through a filter full of steel wool. The oil settles to the bottom of the filter. It seems to get about a tablespoon every 5000 miles. I didn't run it to the back of the truck only to the back of the cab. Sometimes I catch a sniff of the smell it is weird. I used the filter so if the "Man" every notices it I can claim it is not being vented to the air as the filter catches the oil.
Fleet Owner
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Elder User
Joined: May 2010
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From: Alabama
i did my CCV reroute for bout 45 or 50 bucks from NAPA.
1 expandable freeze plug to go into the intake tube an 15 or some feet of 1" heater hose an a worm clamp. twist tube in vale cover an hook hose to it.run hose over brake master cylinder an down wheelwell to frame. run hose along frame to back of truck. secure with zip ties to frame.
i stopped mine at my front leaf spring hanger an ran it above my step bars where they hook to the frame. u can see mine letting out smoke after i stop if i leave my truck running.but i live in Alabama an no one cares in the small town i live in.
just my .02$
1 expandable freeze plug to go into the intake tube an 15 or some feet of 1" heater hose an a worm clamp. twist tube in vale cover an hook hose to it.run hose over brake master cylinder an down wheelwell to frame. run hose along frame to back of truck. secure with zip ties to frame.
i stopped mine at my front leaf spring hanger an ran it above my step bars where they hook to the frame. u can see mine letting out smoke after i stop if i leave my truck running.but i live in Alabama an no one cares in the small town i live in.
just my .02$
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2011
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I have one of these left over after I switched my GTO over to a header crankcase style evac set-up. I used it for quite some time, never had any leakage, etc. I think I'm gonna plug the intake part and adapt this to my valve cover with the shield on the lower side any oil should drip back in the valve cover, no expensive filter/catch canisters, no dripping on ground, anyone have any idea why this would work in my car and not in my 6.0 before I do it, or should I just be the guinea pig?
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Kansas City MO
Hey run6.0 I like that idea. Was this something you were able to find by searching at the Home Depot or Lowes, or is it not common and you had to get it from specialty plumbing supply or an online catalogue?
Edit: Well let me google that for myself
I suppose if I don't see anything on the shelf at my local HD/Lowes I can try these guys ... Replacement Swimming Pool and Spa Plug, Spigot (slip).
Anyone know the inside diameter of the intake I'd be plugging?
Edit: Well let me google that for myself
I suppose if I don't see anything on the shelf at my local HD/Lowes I can try these guys ... Replacement Swimming Pool and Spa Plug, Spigot (slip).
Anyone know the inside diameter of the intake I'd be plugging?
Sorry for the lapse in response. But I actually did get the cap at home depot. I think its 1 1/4, or 1" plug. I will try to get a pic of it, even tho you prob already have it done.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: AB,Can
This is the method which I am leaning towards. I couldn't imagine a situation where there would be negative pressure but it doesn't hurt to ask...
How much oil should I expect to see draining from this tube using as a daily driver (50-75miles/day)? Teaspoon a month? Cup a month?
How would you close off the tube going into the intake? ABS Cap? Fill with Silicone? Fill with Mother-in-Law?
Is there a petcock valve for the Intercooler?
How much oil should I expect to see draining from this tube using as a daily driver (50-75miles/day)? Teaspoon a month? Cup a month?
How would you close off the tube going into the intake? ABS Cap? Fill with Silicone? Fill with Mother-in-Law?
Is there a petcock valve for the Intercooler?
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Elder User
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
I may attempt the open system sometime in the near future.... anyone have any pictures and/or instructions on this? I'm having a hard time visualizing where/how the hose hooks to the motor and what other ports you need to close off, etc.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Land of Lincoln
Open system I'm guessing would be 1'' hose from drivers valve cover to the destination of your choice with a catch can. Then we would have to plug the intake right after the air filter where the CCV tube use to enter. Am I missing anything??
Elder User
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
Sounds simple enough to me... I think I'm the one missing something! So right now, there is just a hose running from the driver's side valve cover to the intake? What are folks using to plug this hole? Is it as easy as attaching the hose to the intake with a clamp and then routing it down the frame rail?