Crankcase Ventilation Rerouting
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From: Idaho
The CCV4500 is too big to fit in the engine compartment (at least for me). So I couldn't use gravity to help return the oil to the crankcase. But it turns out this is not necessary. Mine is mounted on the passenger framerail and I do have a checkvalve to drain the oil but it's supposed to just drip out (located at the bottom of the unit). However, in over 300 hours of operation, I have yet to see a drop of oil on my driveway. So the filter element must hold most of the oil fumes, or maybe even passes some back to the intake 
.
Short answer: I think I'm satisfied, my turbo inlet fins look clean and dry (300+ hours of operation). It wasn't too bad to install, but I did need a lot of hose to get to the framerail and back (15-20 ft.).
.Short answer: I think I'm satisfied, my turbo inlet fins look clean and dry (300+ hours of operation). It wasn't too bad to install, but I did need a lot of hose to get to the framerail and back (15-20 ft.).
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I got mine from a Kenworth diesel shop in Poctatello, ID. But they just ordered it from a Kenworth shop in Salt Lake City, UT and had it shipped up. If I remember, it seems it was just over $200 with tax. The filter it comes with is supposed to last 700 hours. Replacement filters are $30-40 (just a guess; I haven't order a replacement yet).
Oh, one more thing. I remember there are high density and medium density filters. I chose the medium density to help pull more of a vacuum on the CC. But certainly a high density would filter better. Turns out my medium density doesn't pull much of a vacuum anyway. Maybe next time, I'll order a high density.
Oh, one more thing. I remember there are high density and medium density filters. I chose the medium density to help pull more of a vacuum on the CC. But certainly a high density would filter better. Turns out my medium density doesn't pull much of a vacuum anyway. Maybe next time, I'll order a high density.
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I think I will try the high density filter. Is plugging the CCV tube in the turbo inlet not a necessity with this, since the vapors are being filtered? This is basically just being spliced in between the CC and intake.
Thanks... Tim
Thanks... Tim
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Oh, definately, the filter output needs to be connected to the turbo inlet. Otherwise, you'll allowing a CC pressure build up until the fumes are forced through the filter. The turbo does pull a slight vaccum (very slight) on the CC. So the fumes are sucked through the filter rather than pushed.
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3/4er... I just got off the phone with Oilguard, they say they don't have availability of the CCV kits from Racor, even though they are a Racor dealer. I thought this was bizarre, maybe a California EPA thing?? Where did you find them for about $200.00??
Thanks! Tim
Thanks! Tim
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Joined: Apr 2004
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Nothing to gain from removing them. Who'd it hurt...really?
I haven't talked to him in some time myself. I am sure he is doing well though.
OK guys. Is the sticky good for anything without the pictures?
If not we'll get it out of here. What do you think?
I haven't talked to him in some time myself. I am sure he is doing well though.
OK guys. Is the sticky good for anything without the pictures?
If not we'll get it out of here. What do you think?
