BSH Catch tank alternative fit.

[keith]

I though it was a 2 part peice from the pics on their site, top where the oil came in and the bottom where the oil went.
If you had a suitable location with enough clearance underneath could you leave it as is and just drain into a container underneath it?

[QD MBE]

Yes you could. 

[RedRobin]

^^^^
But as I understand it, it's best to remove it totally to clean it thoroughly so it doesn't clog up.

[QD MBE]

Periodically I would suggest Robin.  But not every time you want to drain the waste.  I am not sure what BSH recommend regarding the purging and cleaning of the Gauze/filter.

Perhaps a wash out every service with some petrol?  Depending on the material of the gauze?  I certainly will not be cleaning mine out every time I drain it.

[RedRobin]

^^^^
I service (well, not me personally) my car every 10k miles so that seems a good regime for a thorough rogering cleaning out.

[bacillus]

Quoted from the instructions, "at least on an annual basis, it is a good idea to remove all the fittings and spray brake cleaner inside the can to clean it out. Shake it up to make sure to wash the walls well. Allow it to dry properly before re-installing"..

[Janner_Sy]

i have my catch can now, but would be interested to see where people with evoms, ITG style intakes position their catch can, as ill be purchasing ITG/ forge item soon and dont want to fix it then need to move it at a later date

[SteveP]

^^^ There is nothing wrong with the recommend position on the left hand side of the engine bay in the golf, this is where I have mine as the ITG CAI takes up all the space on the other side, not sure about the differences with the Octy though 

[RedRobin]

^^^ There is nothing wrong with the recommend position on the left hand side of the engine bay in the golf

....I don't agree - For the reasons stated in my original post ^.

[QD MBE]

Robin,

Thank you very much for the confirmation and adittional info, however I don't see the point of a separate post.  2 strands of information, as we now have just muddies the water.

Always happy for you to update the original post, that is the whole point of the forum Troubleshooting area. 

[RedRobin]

^^^^
No problem - And thanks for the tip using the oem spring clips.

The piping supplied is just long enough to reach the alternative position we chose : -


 

[cuprak1]

Is there not a sight level indicator on these so you can see if its getting full ? saves pulling it out everytime.

[RedRobin]

Is there not a sight level indicator on these so you can see if its getting full ? saves pulling it out everytime.

....Unfortunately not. That would be a nice touch and some other manufacturers do this. I think Forge's will have but they take forever to release their products. I got sucked into *tempted by a group buy - The cheapest deal isn't always the best.

EDIT: - * sucked into meaning tempted by - My choice entirely but am having second thoughts now I have the BSH product.

[john_o]

....Unfortunately not. That would be a nice touch and some other manufacturers do this. I think Forge's will have but they take forever to release their products. I got sucked into a group buy - The cheapest deal isn't always the best.

of your own accord ! why say that?

[QD MBE]

Robin,

Statements like that do not help anyone.  You knew what you were buying and I believe you asked the question regards the Sight glass prior to purchase.

The kit is a good design, and contents/instructions are available on the website, perhaps the can was not sited in the best location, however this was fully covered in my original post.