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Offline tommygti

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How do you clean a catch can?
« on: January 04, 2013, 02:03:24 am »
I have a bsh catch can. How would you recommend cleaning it fully rather than just draining it. I do not want to use any chemicals that will damage the engine as the vapour is returned to the crankcase from the catch can.

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Re: How do you clean a catch can?
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2013, 06:57:20 am »
Clean with wd40!  :happy2:
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Re: How do you clean a catch can?
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2013, 09:33:16 am »
Get some of this.  IMO Best oil and general cleaner I've ever used, evaporates off and leaves no residue.  Been using it on engines for years.


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Re: How do you clean a catch can?
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2013, 09:49:16 am »
After totally draining mine I rinse/flush it with boiling water then leave it to dry out.   :smiley:
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Re: How do you clean a catch can?
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2013, 11:00:58 pm »
After totally draining mine I rinse/flush it with boiling water then leave it to dry out.   :smiley:

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Re: How do you clean a catch can?
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2013, 09:36:44 am »
Take the catch can off, drain, then spray brake cleaner into it, shake, drain and repeat.  The cleaner will evaporate very quickly leaving no waiting.
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