- #HOW TO INSTALL OIL CATCH CAN ON 8.1L SILVERADO FULL#
- #HOW TO INSTALL OIL CATCH CAN ON 8.1L SILVERADO TRIAL#
There are countless ways to fabricate your own Oil Catch Can, these were just some of the items I already had at hand, except for the Epoxy Putty and the Steel Fiber. I considered engine movement, you might want to consider the same, in order not to break/disconnect anything due to engine movement. I used 3/8 inch rubber hose to connect the valve cover to the brass fitting. I found a steel rail on one of my desks, so it was removed and it was used to hold the catch can in place.Ī couple of self-tapping screws, a couple of nuts and bolts and it was almost ready to be connected to the valve cover.
It has a four stage filtration system, 6 ounces of oil and it's made here in the USA. It's made of t6 6061 billet aluminum with a grey finish, which is high-quality continental braided hoses with a check valve. unpredictable, so installing it was going to be a challenge. This single valve oil separator-catch can from UPR is gonna fit all 09-20 DODGE-RAM 5.7 HEMI engines.
#HOW TO INSTALL OIL CATCH CAN ON 8.1L SILVERADO TRIAL#
I trial fitted the catch can in several places, and since the water bottle is medium sized, I opted to install it in front of the carburetors. As you can see, I used rubber to make it hold on securely, this came off a punctured wheel inner tube. I used a Car Fire Extinguisher Mount to install in the engine bay. Stuff the water bottle with the steel fiber, this will act as a trap for water and oil droplets, as well as carbon deposits. Mix the epoxy putty and apply to the base of the fitting. Install the brass/copper fitting with an appropriately sized wrench. This hole needs to be widened by using either a round file, since aluminum is quite soft, the process will be quick. This will allow for a significant sludge build-up before thigs get clogged. Pictures show the following: fit the rubber house section to the mouth of the water bottle, this will provide a good seal, and since only gases will be present, there's no risk of any leaks.ĭrill a hole on the water bottle, two thirds from the bottom to the top.
#HOW TO INSTALL OIL CATCH CAN ON 8.1L SILVERADO FULL#
Other catch cans have a gauge to measure how full it is, this one doesn't feature one. Although commercially available Oil Catch Cans have a drain valve, I did not find such item at the local hardware store, that will be added in the future.
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