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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #45 on: August 25, 2009, 09:51:21 pm »

cheers mate , just been looking at silicon hose (turbo and coolant )kits prices  !!!!!!!!!!  might stick with oem , was just an idea  :surprised:


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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #46 on: August 25, 2009, 10:11:53 pm »
I would be very hesitant on using a plain silicone hose that doesn't have a dedicated internal floroliner as the oil vapour will eventually permeate through it, leading to "oil sweating" on the outer surface of the hose.

This is what occured with the early Eurojet hoses of their pcv fix that lacked the liner.
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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #47 on: August 25, 2009, 10:13:54 pm »

cheers mate , just been looking at silicon hose (turbo and coolant )kits prices  !!!!!!!!!!  might stick with oem , was just an idea  :surprised:


....Lee - Speak to Ben at Dubtek because they specialise in lines and hoses. He's tricky to find right now cos he's a new daddy, but leave him a message and he'll get back to you.

Correct Robin, thanks - Just to complicate the GB even more for people, I can supply this kit with s/steel braided hose, silicone hose and also anodised hose end finishers (in red or silver) on request at extra cost.... :happy2:

Please dont go out and pay over the odds for these items if your considering changing the rubber hose supplied by BSH, we can sort a price out to beat most if not all on hose and accessories. :grin:

I'll post up pics of mine once its done, but I plan to use a different hose set up and mount in an alternative position.

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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #48 on: August 25, 2009, 10:15:57 pm »
Obviously we'd recommend fluorolined silicone hose if used with oil  :happy2:

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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #49 on: August 25, 2009, 10:16:15 pm »
thats good to know Ben :happy2:

received my kit Saturday thanks :smiley:

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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #50 on: August 25, 2009, 10:29:02 pm »
Not trying to be controversial here but Phil@BSH doesn't advise using s/steel braided hoses so close to the rubber fuel lines.
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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #51 on: August 25, 2009, 10:37:32 pm »

Just to complicate the GB even more for people, I can supply this kit with s/steel braided hose, silicone hose and also anodised hose end finishers (in red or silver) on request at extra cost.... :happy2:

Please dont go out and pay over the odds for these items if your considering changing the rubber hose supplied by BSH, we can sort a price out to beat most if not all on hose and accessories. :grin:

I'll post up pics of mine once its done, but I plan to use a different hose set up and mount in an alternative position.


....Hi Ben, such alternatives sound quite exciting to me - Any excuse for a bit of eye-candy! I'm gonna wait to see your pics before installing mine when it comes.

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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #52 on: August 25, 2009, 11:15:48 pm »
Depends if your fuel lines are still rubber though.... :P Did those before the relationship with BSH started. And to be fair it comes down to nothing more than cost...s/steel braided hose is a rubber hose with braid over it at the end of the day, it doesnt contaminate anything else around it! And chaffing isnt really an issue on the rubber hose from the braided if its routed correctly. We've already been in discussions with BSH to supply alternative hose and fittings in the future so watch this space  :party:

Not trying to be controversial here but Phil@BSH doesn't advise using s/steel braided hoses so close to the rubber fuel lines.

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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #53 on: August 26, 2009, 08:03:34 pm »
think i ll use the hose with the kit , thanks for all the info guys  :happy2:

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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #54 on: August 26, 2009, 08:42:29 pm »
Mine is now fitted with the OEM spring clips as listed earlier in this thread  :happy2:




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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #55 on: August 26, 2009, 08:49:23 pm »
Looks a great install - Whats the warranty point of view on this product??? 

Having been in the motor trade for 20 years plus, I know what main dealers are like for trying to dodge a claim (this is one of the reasons why I dropped out of the GB plus the fact of the frequency at which I change cars - but Im determined to keep this at least a year) :happy2:
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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #56 on: August 26, 2009, 08:50:12 pm »
My dealership asked what it was today and after explaining they felt it was a good idea  :happy2:

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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #57 on: August 26, 2009, 09:28:00 pm »
It may be of some interest that BMW is now considering on supplying a catch can as standard on thier direct injection models because of this valve problem.
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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #58 on: August 26, 2009, 09:39:37 pm »
Like the OE clips :happy2:, think I'll get some before I fit mine :smiley:

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Re: BSH Catch tank alternative fit.
« Reply #59 on: August 26, 2009, 09:40:09 pm »
you got a p/n for the spring clips Steve?
looks so much more OEM  :congrats:
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