So I did my CCV mod a couple of months ago, and gave no thought to winter / snow. My tube hangs a little lower then rear differential. Once winter and snow comes do I need to worry about the tube getting blocked by snow and ice? Will the gas be hot enough to melt whatever my plug the tube before causing problems?

Thanks,

Rich

 

Cut the end of the hose diagonally, instead of a square cut. This should keep anything from sticking in the hole and plugging it. Unless you jam the end of the hose into something, it should be fine.

 

I did mine WITHOUT the diagonal cut and nothing plugged it up. Why ont consider sticking it into your exhaust pipe?

 

Eventually I will do the exhaust thing, just need to find someone to braze (spelling) or solder a pipe in for me.

 

I don't like this type of CCV mod for this very reason, not to mention the bugs that like to build their nests in nice little round holes like that!!! I prefer the collection canister much better. I have made over 50 of these for folks over at the dieselstop forum and never a complaint. I drain about a tablespoon or two out of mine every oil change.

 

That should be easy enough. There has to be welding shops around your area.,

 

Plenty of shops, just need to find the time....

 

You can run without the tail end of the exhaust for a few days. I did

 

That's what I did. Took it to the local muffler shop. They cut a 45* angle on the CCV pipe, welded it into the exhaust at a 45* angle with the angled cut pipe facing away from the engine. Most shops, mostly if they do any race car work will be very familiar with how to do this. Or go to Summit Racing and buy the Morosa exhaust spike and the cut is already done. Mine works perfectly. Took about 15 minutes start to finish. Check my gallery, I have a couple pictures.

Marty

 

There is a custom shop near me, I will bring it there when I get time. The shop does full exhaust work including making custom headers. I wish I could simply bring in the tail pipe, but being I removed the muffler and welded a pipe in, that would not be to easy to do. Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

Jegs also sells a kit from Dynatech that makes putting the CCV into your exhaust much easier. I have the kit, just haven't put it on yet. I was waiting until the stacks went on, but I guess since they're on, I've got no excuse now.

 

I just went to Home Depot and bought a piece of black pipe, cut a 45 degree across and had it welded to the MBRP exhaust. The hose would fit into the pope just right and was clamped off to make sure.

 

Just to add a little more info for those that might be just deciding to do this. I originally went and got the whole Morosa kit from Summit Racing. The stinger was welded in correctly and then the check valve was screwed onto the stinger, then the rubber hose onto the stinger. Everything was fine for about a month, then I started getting some oil drips on the driveway. I thought GREAT!!!!. Anyhow after freaking out for a few days, I decided to try the easiest thing first and disconnected the CCV hose. Lo and behold the leak stopped. When I got my new exhaust, I had a stinger welded in and attached the hose directly, eliminating the check valve. That's been a couple months and no problems. I'm thinking the check valve created too much pressure in the engine and caused the leak. When I had originally put it in I was able to blow into the valve very easy. I'm thinking after some use, there was enough crud that built up and made the diaphram more brittle and it took more pressure to open it. I'd recommend not using a check valve. After the exhaust was put in and the stinger welded in correctly when the truck was at idle I couldn't hardly feel any exhaust pulse from the stinger. To me that equates to no pressure. Sorry for the long book, but it apparently takes very little back pressure to cause a leak and wanted to save someone the heartaches.

Marty

 

RockyMtnRanger, thanks for taking the time. The last thing I want is an oil leak.

 

have you ever experianced any leaks from your setup?