1.6HDi/TDCi improved oil catch can installation (Provent 200) (Peugeot/Citroen/Ford/Volvo)

[@ecm2490]

Great video(s) and much time spent on making them enjoyable and educational-we all appreciate it. Just some additional information on the workings of the CCV/valve cover. Aside from the moving diaphragm, the valve cover has baffles that also "catch" the oil from reaching the air hose. I installed the smaller oil can with the 10mm hose on my 1.6 HDI and found that the small hose was restriction adequate airflow which led to the injector seals leaking. I dismounted the unit, and now will try the Provent which has 25mm outlets and hope for the best.

[@moremolecules]

Thatnk you for the good words, appreciate it! Yes, when I make a video I do not have a script and go with what I think I need to say and a lot of times I forget some crucial bits. Yes, the baffles in the PCV/CCV catch oil as well, thank you for pointing this out. Ohh, the first person that has mentioned that the increase in crankcase pressure leads to injector seals failing. Thank you for this. I have not had problems with the Provent 200, the 25mm outlets are pretty decent and there is no increase in crankcase pressure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJqkpGhohZyErck

[@Itsonlymakebelieve]

Thank you for this information. I found this from the link you sent me on one of your other videos. The description of each piece is interesting and very informative. I am working on my Peugeot 1.6 Hdi engine, at the moment and your videos are a great help.

[@ArisGardelis]

Thank you very much! I have a new Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi and I was looking for these kind of mods. I will definitely follow up your catch can instructions. Very helpful.

[@moremolecules]

Hi Aris, many thanks and great that might be of help.

[@LondonCarnaval]

THANK you so much.you went through lot of trouble to show us how it's done which is very helpful as I'm planning to put one very soon as soon as I finish with the installation of the turbo. Once again thanks a million. Very well explained. Superb and excellent 👏👏👏👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝❤

[@moremolecules]

Hi Gab, many thanks indeed for the praising. That is what I tried to do, show people how it can be done, as there are not any videos around showing this. Many thanks again for the comment.

[@lazaradrian1048]

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[@Philthy82]

I need to put a catch can on mine, but beneath the airbox as its a ford fiesta and theres nowhere else to put it!

[@moremolecules]

Yeah, you may need to find space somewhere or use a smaller oil catch can, I think provent do 100 or 150 versions instead of the 200, which are smaller, more chance to it in.

[@Philthy82]

@@moremolecules thanks for the advice! 😁

[@johnkahts7698]

It may be a good idea to mention that with this modification , diesel run-away will be prevented, therefor a very important fitting.

[@moremolecules]

Many thanks John! Yes, I should have probably added this as a benefit of the oil catch can. I'll mention it next time :-)

[@kritzc2809]

Like the idea of the plastic cap. What cover is that? What about the diameter of it?

[@moremolecules]

Hi Kritz C, I think the internal diameter is 63mm. I replaced the bathroom tap with Grohe 23760000 BauEdge basin mixer and the pop-up waste was protected with this plastic cap, which somehow was a perfect fit.

[@kritzc2809]

Thanks @@moremolecules :-) Great recycling ideas too

[@rafaelcampos5159]

Hi friend, Do you have any suggestion on how to make the man hummel filter not to clog up when the car is stopped for some time. What is happening to me is that the filter gets clogged specially on the winter when I have the car stopped for a few days and then I have to wash it with soap (a suggestion you made on the past and worked great). Any other idea on how to stop this happening in the first place or the solution would only be drive more?

[@moremolecules]

Hi Rafael, not too sure what you mean by clogged? If it is the original Mann Hummel Provent, not much you can do but replace the filter. If there is too much condensation duting winter, e.g. rain/snow/moisture in the air the filter will filer that as well, so there will be a bit of a foamy substance of oil/water in the oil catch and associated pipes. They should not clog up, unless the pipes are somewhat slanted in a way that the liquid cannot go to the oil catch can or in the collection vessel. Mostly it is a foamy substance that will get blown away from the pressure of the engine, but if it gets grozen then it might be a problem.

[@danielwood6578]

Hi, good video. On 1.6 HDi with FAP, does it also work?

[@moremolecules]

Hi Daniel, it is even more important for DPF/FAP, as less particulate matter will go through.

[@danielwood6578]

@@moremolecules thanks a lot for your response, I really appreciate it and a big thumbs up on the video. I changed my front hubs on my 308 SW 1.6hdi 2009, uploaded a video on that but it is not as good as yours!

[@moremolecules]

@@danielwood6578 Nice one, I will definitely have a look :-)

[@dublin1984]

Hi! could you describe the exact size and type of pipes you used?

[@moremolecules]

It is in the description of the video with links to what I have bought.

[@boost351]

Thank you for your video and explanation well done. I'm thinking of doing this mode to a 2013 ford tdci 1.6 would you recommend using the same one. What size id are the fitting?

[@moremolecules]

Hi Tony, in general it should be doable in the 2013 1.6tdci. I am not too certain if the dimensions are the same. Probably yes, but not entirely certain. Larger hoses for the catch can are in general slightly flexible and will accommodate smaller orifices, e.g. PCV valve. I am not too familiar with the flow of air to the turbo in the 2013 model. Good luck

[@boost351]

@@moremolecules no worries i will look into it, thanks again.

[@Eiremotors]

What year is the car thanks

[@moremolecules]

The car is a Peugeot Partner escapade 2007, 1.6HDi

[@davidwarren4569]

Still haven’t seen the Ford Focus part number

[@moremolecules]

I replied to your previous comment, but the Ford part number is in the description of the video. Here it is again: The ford crankcase breather: AIR FILTER FLOW HOSE PIPE FOR FORD FOCUS C-MAX 1.6 TDCi 3M519A673MG 1336611. Actual Ford part number: 1336611. That is the whole air intake and I only took the breather part. Hope that helps.

[@No.Handle31]

Where did you get the parts to make this in take and catch can setup? Please let me know.

[@moremolecules]

I bought the parts from autosiliconehoses.com. I am sure you can buy most of these from any automotive silicone hoses store, just have to match the diameter/sizes.

[@No.Handle31]

Cool thanks

[@wayneclements807]

Been wondering what way this is done very useful. Have u seen any difference in proformance?

[@moremolecules]

Hi Wayne, I have not really noticed any difference. It's only been ~2-3 weeks since I installed it. I have yet to calculate the fuel consumption, but probably a few tanks of fuel would be needed to remove the fluctuation/variation. I have fairly complete fuel consumption data for the last 6 years, so can see if the oil catch can does anything to fuel consumption. As to power, etc., I do not think there is anything different. The oil catch can will capture oil that would end otherwise in the intake. If this oil is not captured this could potentially reduce the cetane number of the fuel and reduce power/performance. That would depend on how much oil goes from the crankcase breather to the intake. Mine is fairly small amount, as it does not burn oil in-between oil changes, so I expect negligible performance/power advantages. But if another car burns more, then the advantage would be more. Sorry about the long answer, hope it helps.

[@carbonlarge]

@@moremolecules Thanks, good video to watch. I think you'll find a catch can won't improve performance or improve fuel economy directly, but reduces all the oily shite being deposited in your air intake / turbo etc, which then slowly over years chokes your engine....and makes it look like you're burning oil

[@moremolecules]

@@carbonlarge Yes, I agree it will not improve fuel economy/performance directly, although I am not too sure if the oil being burned does not reduce performance slightly.

[@thomas4891]

@@moremolecules But At Least The InterCooler Is Free From Oil ?

[@moremolecules]

@@thomas4891 Yes, that is true :-)

[@pIotney]

did the catch can fix the blue smoke on startup?

[@moremolecules]

Hi Artie, no it did not. It may turn at the end to be valve stem seals

[@michaelvanna8982]

Hi..what if i remove the bronze restriction? Will it be better? Tnx

[@moremolecules]

Is this for the mishimoto-like oil catch can? If that was the question, it would not filter too good without it

[@michaelvanna8982]

@@moremolecules yes...sorry i posted on wrong video...but you mentioned that if the bronze restriction is removed, it will lessen pressure?

[@moremolecules]

@@michaelvanna8982 Yes, the pressure will be reduced, but the filtration of oil will not be that good. The whole point of the mishimoto is the bronze filter.

[@mevlandedja2457]

Just buy a new turbo for 135 dollars in ebay easier than this and cheaper

[@moremolecules]

Hi Mevlan, I appreciate your comment, nevertheless the oil catch can in general is not just for reduce in smoke, but a reduction in the oily gasses that go on and coat the whole air intake when it is in combination with an EGR valve. The pathways get narrower and narrower with time and reduce the engine efficiency. The oil catch can reduces this, so keeping your engine healthier for longer. It is rather difficult to remove all the air intake and clean everything. A new turbo does not solve that much with respect to this.

[@mevlandedja2457]

@@moremolecules but you will still have a leaking turbo and still oil wasting😂 a better choice would be turbo and oil catch can😊

[@moremolecules]

@@mevlandedja2457 Haha, I have done exactly that. I subsequently changed the turbo :-), it is just that I cannot update this older video.

[@mevlandedja2457]

@@moremolecules you should put on sale all those parts my friend i want also to do this catch oil can i live far away from america and would be easier for me if i find the sizes and all stuff in one site

[@moremolecules]

@@mevlandedja2457 I should probably, but too much of a hassle to do them and I bet I would probably sell very few of them. I'm based in the UK, so depending on where you are you should be able to source them. Most are just generic silicone hoses and brass elbows. I think most auto stores would have silicone hoses and only two of these are kinked. I got them from autosiliconehoses.com. I am sure they have an e-bay store as well that can deliver to different parts of the world.

[@oldman1026]

There is no need for oil catch can, because the oily dirt comes from EGR line, which is blocking intake valves. I measured the amount of cranckcase breather line oil and it is only 0,01 %/6l/100km. So shut EGR line and this 0,01 % oil is cleaning intake manifold. It might take 30 k - 50 000 km ? You could clean your motor by sucking oil to lower level of dip stick and add 1.5 liter diesel and let it run 40 min !

[@moremolecules]

The EGR gasses are just dry carbon, they do not do cling so much. THe combination of oil + carbon make the mess. So, if one disables EGR and leaves the oil the mess will still be there, but not so much. I am a fan of EGRs, they reduce fuel consumption, reduce pumping losses and help my diesel to be more environmentally friendly. I am keeping mine, but there is a need for an oil catch can.

[@moremolecules]

@@foppo100 Of course I would say that I am right as I would be biased in this,