CCV Filter question
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CCV Filter question
My next mod will be a DIY CCV filter. I think I have a great idea and it will go along with learning how to do my first album. As far a great I will let all you guys be the judge. The question I would really appriciate feed back on is how much oil do you get out of the trap DIY-Racor etc and at what interval. Example 1 cup per 5,000 etc and how many miles on the engine if you care to say. Thanks for all input.
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I installed a BD Diesel ccv kit right after I purchased my 07......it is a very easy to install and affordable kit. I drain it with every oil change and will get approximately 1/2 of a cup of oil.....but it varies slightly whether I'm towing long distance or just driving around town. It will save a lot of wear and tear on your turbo system......oil vapour destroys the boot, plugs the intercooler, and causes sticky vains in the turbo itself. I highly recommend the install.
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Hey Smokersteve if your not in a hurry hold off a bit I think you may like my idea. Just got to get some time. Thinking I am going to have to build fence this weekend and bring the horses in for their spring manicure but should be able to get to it next week.
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Ok thanks im in no rush
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CCV on high mileage psd- worth it?
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I am very interested in installing a CCV reroute on my truck. My truck has 125k miles on it. Do yall think it would be too late to install it or I would still benefit? The only thing i am concerned about it is since i already have high mileage is if I should go ahead and have the turbo cleaned before I install it. What do yall think? Any input is appreciated. Thanks
I am very interested in installing a CCV reroute on my truck. My truck has 125k miles on it. Do yall think it would be too late to install it or I would still benefit? The only thing i am concerned about it is since i already have high mileage is if I should go ahead and have the turbo cleaned before I install it. What do yall think? Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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Hi,
I am very interested in installing a CCV reroute on my truck. My truck has 125k miles on it. Do yall think it would be too late to install it or I would still benefit? The only thing i am concerned about it is since i already have high mileage is if I should go ahead and have the turbo cleaned before I install it. What do yall think? Any input is appreciated. Thanks
I am very interested in installing a CCV reroute on my truck. My truck has 125k miles on it. Do yall think it would be too late to install it or I would still benefit? The only thing i am concerned about it is since i already have high mileage is if I should go ahead and have the turbo cleaned before I install it. What do yall think? Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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One of the things that will be a long term study for me is to monitor the crankcase pressure #1 starting with a base of a new system and following though. I think ambient
temperature has a lot to do with this as there is a lot of water vapor in crankcase vapor that will accumulate in the reservoir and lines thus I do believe this type of system has no place other than to belong in the engine compartment. Also the media used to condense the vapor has to remain none restrictive at all times. While it may not 100% I think it is pretty much a given that higher mile motors will throw more crankcase pressure and seals are just a little bit more worn making it all that more important that your CCV system is as unrestrictive as possible. While it is obvious that this type of system will never match a 4" long hose going to the low pressure side of the turbo intake the goal is to be a close as possible while getting ride of the oil that would other wise condense in our cold air intakes. I will have no hesitation to pitch the works in the garbage if can't keep my crankcase pressure down as I hate oil leaks more than I hate well I guess we can't talk politics here
temperature has a lot to do with this as there is a lot of water vapor in crankcase vapor that will accumulate in the reservoir and lines thus I do believe this type of system has no place other than to belong in the engine compartment. Also the media used to condense the vapor has to remain none restrictive at all times. While it may not 100% I think it is pretty much a given that higher mile motors will throw more crankcase pressure and seals are just a little bit more worn making it all that more important that your CCV system is as unrestrictive as possible. While it is obvious that this type of system will never match a 4" long hose going to the low pressure side of the turbo intake the goal is to be a close as possible while getting ride of the oil that would other wise condense in our cold air intakes. I will have no hesitation to pitch the works in the garbage if can't keep my crankcase pressure down as I hate oil leaks more than I hate well I guess we can't talk politics here
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Here is a slide showing how I made mine. Sorry no pics and my camera is MIA. I have it mounted right behind my driver side shock tower and it provides easy access to drain. I used
-a 6" section of 2" PVC pipe
-2 pipe end caps
-a 90* 3/4 fitting
-a straight through 3/4" fitting
-a 6' length of 3/4" heater hose.
-a drain ****
-a APC breather filter Part#171096 that I got from advance for $10 it has a fine SS mesh and seems pretty durable
-a tube of PVC epoxy
-4 3/4" to 1 1/4" hose clamps
-2 3"-6" clamps
I basicly epoxied everything together like is shown in my slide and then mounted it to the frame behind the driver side shock tower using the large hose clamps. I did have to drill 2 holes in the frame to slide the clamps through but there are some holes already there, I also trimmed the plastic splash guard. The 3/4" hose is a pain to put on the CCV fittings at the engine, but it slides on snugly with lube and elbow grease. then secure everything with hose clamps. I'll try to find my camera and post a pic of it mounted. I have had this on for a month and just pulled a tablespoon of oil from it today.
-a 6" section of 2" PVC pipe
-2 pipe end caps
-a 90* 3/4 fitting
-a straight through 3/4" fitting
-a 6' length of 3/4" heater hose.
-a drain ****
-a APC breather filter Part#171096 that I got from advance for $10 it has a fine SS mesh and seems pretty durable
-a tube of PVC epoxy
-4 3/4" to 1 1/4" hose clamps
-2 3"-6" clamps
I basicly epoxied everything together like is shown in my slide and then mounted it to the frame behind the driver side shock tower using the large hose clamps. I did have to drill 2 holes in the frame to slide the clamps through but there are some holes already there, I also trimmed the plastic splash guard. The 3/4" hose is a pain to put on the CCV fittings at the engine, but it slides on snugly with lube and elbow grease. then secure everything with hose clamps. I'll try to find my camera and post a pic of it mounted. I have had this on for a month and just pulled a tablespoon of oil from it today.
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One of the things that will be a long term study for me is to monitor the crankcase pressure #1 starting with a base of a new system and following though. I think ambient
temperature has a lot to do with this as there is a lot of water vapor in crankcase vapor that will accumulate in the reservoir and lines thus I do believe this type of system has no place other than to belong in the engine compartment. Also the media used to condense the vapor has to remain none restrictive at all times. While it may not 100% I think it is pretty much a given that higher mile motors will throw more crankcase pressure and seals are just a little bit more worn making it all that more important that your CCV system is as unrestrictive as possible. While it is obvious that this type of system will never match a 4" long hose going to the low pressure side of the turbo intake the goal is to be a close as possible while getting ride of the oil that would other wise condense in our cold air intakes. I will have no hesitation to pitch the works in the garbage if can't keep my crankcase pressure down as I hate oil leaks more than I hate well I guess we can't talk politics here
temperature has a lot to do with this as there is a lot of water vapor in crankcase vapor that will accumulate in the reservoir and lines thus I do believe this type of system has no place other than to belong in the engine compartment. Also the media used to condense the vapor has to remain none restrictive at all times. While it may not 100% I think it is pretty much a given that higher mile motors will throw more crankcase pressure and seals are just a little bit more worn making it all that more important that your CCV system is as unrestrictive as possible. While it is obvious that this type of system will never match a 4" long hose going to the low pressure side of the turbo intake the goal is to be a close as possible while getting ride of the oil that would other wise condense in our cold air intakes. I will have no hesitation to pitch the works in the garbage if can't keep my crankcase pressure down as I hate oil leaks more than I hate well I guess we can't talk politics here
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I agree 100% with the closed loop system but don't like the idea of getting the filtration component out on the frame rail of the truck. At 10 degrees and with a 70 mile wind chill factor I know you are going to have problems. Thats why I have to stick with a engine compartment solution. The only other place I might a shot at it passenger side of the truck using the exhaust to provide protect. Of course the flip side to this is the vapor will never condense and separate if it doesn't cool down which is one of the key goals.
Maybe a cold weather solution might be in order for these type of mount such as a insulation barrier of some type.
Maybe a cold weather solution might be in order for these type of mount such as a insulation barrier of some type.