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[@resinductelec]

I put a catch can on my 2000 e46. I used the existing vacuum source from the intake that went to the ccv. I also used a pcv valve between the intake and the catch can. Now I have way too much vacuum on the engine to the point that I believe it is pulling air in through the crankshaft seal.

[@SilverbackVW]

Hey Nathan I have a 99 328i I did the delete of the ccv per one of your other videos...but when putting in the oil catch can in the port on the rear of the intake where you routed yours I have something there already...is there an alternative place to route?

[@markstringfellow9358]

Thanks Nathan.... just a quickie ive looked on ebay for catch can for my 2003 BMW X5 3.0i petrol and in compatability lists they all say not suitable ??

[@Sroor2023]

Thanks you are nice and so helpful I've seen vented to air with filter catch can is that ok or I have to buy sealed one like yours ?

[@thatbmwguy1232]

What about the dipstick tube ? Plug it or throw a filter on it? Have heard a lot of mixed answers on that one. 03 530i getting ready for a ccv delete and catch can install

[@bradmclemore5828]

Nathan: I'm installing the catch can on my 2000 528i and the port at the back of the intake is not capped but in use by something else. Have you run into this before? Will there be enough vacuum if I "T" off of this? My other thought was to connect to the back port of the vacuum railbut apparently that is too much vacuum. Thanks, Brad

[@lonniedavis4462]

Hey Mr. Nathan I was wondering if you could remember how did this ccv delete work out for you I have a 06 X5 and I’m replacing the ccv

[@tomrunar1981]

Hi can i just run hose from the valvecover to a vented catch can. And just CAP the rest of the vacumlines of?. Ore does the intake need closed setup for vacum ?. Im going to use the car Only on track!.

[@fernandobullon430]

I love your show man.... do you think you can make a video for the m62tu engine catch can..... thanks you

[@theawardgoesto1]

So what exactly are the pros and cons of installing a catch can? I have a 2002 E53 and I’m tempted to give it a try

[@johnchestnut4753]

The bottom of the CC opening is squared off and not round like the top, so how did you fit the 1" hose on it? Lube the opening and manhandle it on? Lol. Wondering if you shaved off those tabs to round them.

[@thatbmwguy1232]

Also do you have a link for those catch cans?

[@cherezuzin]

Nathan, with M56' valve cover do you also use the same catch can?

[@olivermallari4809]

Great video Nathan . Can i install oil catch can on bmw 328i 2009 n51 sulev engine?. Thank you

[@MrLoong32]

so basically 2 lines connect to the catch can? One front one back? I saw other videos they put vaccum cap on the other line which is located inside of the intake manifold.

[@lutherkling79]

Would I have to put a pcv on the setup. If so where at on the setup.....before catch can or after catch can....

[@Koles13]

Hi Nathan! I would like to ask a little help if you can please!!! I saw your M54 E39 Oil Catch Can video. I really would like to do ir on my E39 but I have a M52B20 engine. Any differences in install oe same ? Please help me! :)

[@iiskandarable]

So for an e36 328i...M52...i want to swap a m50 manifold & install an oil catch can...by doing so..when i install the oil catch can, the inlet comes from the crankcase hose only right? do i need to put a T fitting for the dipstick as well or just cap it?

[@badmintonlesson]

Hi. I have questions... When i will set the hose of blow-by gas to intake room. No problems to use "vaccum cap of intake manifold " ?

[@smizx7]

Have you done this on the 540i?

[@Playingbyear]

Thank Nathan, do you have a video which explains why or when you would want to do this? I see lots of how to’s but I don’t understand why. Is this a weakness in the design of the engine? Is it emissions gubbins that we can do without? Does the same apply to E90 or will it fail emissions testing? I live in the UK. Love your videos. Very informative. Cheers

[@Z4loorit]

It's poorly designed M54 oil control piston rings.

[@chucklechuckle7127]

So cold start had oil spitting out and gushing sound out the dipstick what does this mean?

[@Sroor2023]

Is that elbo pcv valve installed ?

[@iKeepITB]

can this be done on m62tu

[@pontiacpanic79]

Can you make a vid on installing a catch can on a 92 e36. It's the m50 no vanos just like you showed in another vid. Very much appreciated. Liked commented and subscribed. Also shared on facebook

[@hwatsdis]

Can you link me to all parts please? I’m having trouble finding the adapter from 1” to 3/8”.

[@masscomnet]

Those ebay catch cans with the external level indicator often leak air badly from the level indicator.

[@AL.farmlife]

Please make video for n52b30!i wounder if i can delete on my e90 330i!???

[@231mac]

Hi Nathan, been watching a lot of your videos and they're great. What size were the O-rings for the catch can and what type of hose are you using? I understand heater type hose isn't good for vacuum and might collapse. Thanks in advance.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

You need to use a fuel line for the 3/8, i dont know the exact side 0-ring, i just have a assorted 0-ring set that i get the from

[@231mac]

Wow, thanks for the quick reply! And thanks for the info.

[@Sroor2023]

Do you need to cap the hole in the oil dip stickAnd with this system I think you have said no need for pcv valve only catch can but it'll not make too much pressure in the crankcase ?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

No need for a pcv, and yes you have to cap the rubber dipstick tube

[@tranquil238]

Thanks for the tutorial. I installed a catch can yesterday because my CCV was going bad. I ran a hose from the VC to one port on the catch can, then ran a hose from the catch can to the distribution line, where the ccv connected to and I plugged the dip stick portion. My car is running sluggish. When I am at a stop light the car's idle goes up and down. Kind of wants to shut off but, it doesn't and I loss power during load. Did I do something wrong? Does the CCV connect to somewhere else that it might still be in use? I would appreciate your help. Thanks!

[@JustAnother5.3]

I have recently done a ccv delete on my m54 and have been getting codes for running lean ever since. The mainfold is completely sealed and pulls plenty of vacuum, so I am beginning to think that the excessive crank case vacuum is pulling too much air from the crank case and causing a vacuum leak somehow.

[@hmongkieyaaj1491]

Dominic Johnson did you do a hose conversion pcv or did you use catch can?

[@circuitkilla9000]

What HAPPEN with the first hose stock hole ????

[@Sroor2023]

thanks Nathan you are the bestI've seen some oil catch can vented to air mean their is small air filter on it Is it better or sealed one like yours ?Also have seen recirculated catch can which have one port in from top and one port out from the base of the catch can and other type like water filter but small size one in and one out which one is best and you preferred I feel one with filter like water filter is good but it's small in size about 10 cm or something like this

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

You can use either one on the bmw

[@sajadkhan-hk2zm]

Hi nathan how can i delete CCV on bmw e46n42 318i

[@jeremyf71]

So do these operate with full intake vacuum in the crank case? I thought the reason for the diaphragm in the ccv valve was to avoid full vacuum which may damage seals? Guess you won’t get any oil leaks! Could you just vent to air to avoid this?

[@nitrocell9287]

Ya that Diaphragm is very important it regulates across the board. Keeps vacuum limited but also keeps vacuum supplied especially under wide open throttle when vacuum basically at its lowest. but wait restrictive oil catch cans look cool....

[@jmchavez001]

probably that is my problem with my 530i. lose oil and my intake has some oil thank you Nathan for yous vidios help a lot !!! ghanks again

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

That is for sure your problem, i would also replace the dipstick o-ring while you are in there

[@jmchavez001]

+Nathan's DIY Garage thanks. for the. tip !! and. thank you again

[@loccrs1]

Where did you get the adapter? I could only find a 1in to 3/4in.

[@johnchestnut4753]

If you go to your auto parts store, look for the Jeep coolant hose adapter. I luckily found it - not called a reducer, but it's specifically for jeep.

[@just1lifexx11]

my x3 don't have that much room.. to remove the intake thing

[@markstringfellow9358]

do you have to remove all the old ccv stuff thats attatched to the engine or can it just be left in place and tubes plugged up as needed ?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

You can just leave it in place, dont forget to plug the rubber dipstick line

[@zigo1965]

I did the vacuum off of the top rail with one port, but i changed it to the 2 ports and used a tee in the line, but after i did that, The car seems to have more power, but the valve cover started leaking, and spilling on the exhaust. I have a new vale cover gasket im going to put on, but i was wondering if you think it might be putting to much pressure in the motor, with the tee, and making it leak, or do you think it's just because the extra pressure is causing the old gasket to leak. THANKS!!

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

could be too much vacuum, also check your cover for cracks

[@JustAnother5.3]

how do you propose we fix this issue if our crank case is under too much vacuum with this ccv delete?

[@MrHengDoItAll]

hey Nathan i just installed on my bmw 99 e36 m3. why it white smoke come to much ? when i open the hood i saw oil dripping from meter(clear hose) oil catch can. Can leaking catch can hose make white smoke ?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

If you have it hooked to too strong of a vacuum source it can suck oil in the can and burn it, make sure oil is not getting in the can and make sure the hoses are not kinked closed

[@JTD19881369]

I cannot find 7/8th ID silicone heater tube. wtf?... also adapters are a pain in my area.

[@Z4loorit]

Hi Nathan, I see some people using inline pcv valves when their deleting the stock ccv. I noticed you haven't and was wondering if u really need to or not?

[@multifarming7074]

this is also my question and cant find good answer

[@Z4loorit]

@@multifarming7074 I've been using my catch can system for some time now with no issue. Look up 50s kid on KZbin and on his Ccv delete video he lists the right inline pcv valve to use. U DO NEED TO USE 1 otherwise you'll put full vacuum to the catch can system. Also important where the pcv is located which he explains in the video.

[@kennyrodgers1010]

Did you do this due to oil smell? I noticed after I did the deletion of the CCV that I could smell a little inside. Thanks for the feedback and the ideas.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+Kenny Rodgers Hello yes this will take away the oil smell

[@kennyrodgers1010]

Good deal! I appreciate the videos. This is my first BMW and I love it. Just a few things to correct to make it better.

[@stevenkemp5802]

Nathan, Oil catch can for M62, tu Engine for 540i, 740i ?

[@bluerineimb8270]

Nathan wauldent really like to know about fitting catch can on M50 2.5 24v e34

[@elvirhaskovic8020]

Hey gotta quick suggestion for those catch cans is for the inlet stick a hose inside the catchcan and on the outlet just make a series of baffles using steel wool but the coarse kind and boom you got the same shit as the 200$ ones

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Yes, but for this you dont even need a baffle

[@elvirhaskovic8020]

I know but it will filter out most of the blow by and prevent condensation build up in the return breather lines. Good video tho!

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Yes then i guess you can do that if you like

[@zigo1965]

im changing the valve cover gasket , it was leaking around the bolts, and could see it was also leaking onto the exhaust, along the lower left side of the valve cover. do you know how much vacuum it should pull? how could i check how much it is pulling? THX

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Do you still have the ccv or the catch can?

[@abdoulahsavage7371]

Nathan's DIY Garage you said to like you on Instagram and Facebook. Do you reply? I sent you a message like 3 days ago

[@pontiacpanic79]

Nathan's DIY Garage thanks for the vid

[@mule666]

so i dont acualy need ccv if i have this?can i give mee some more info about what a ccv acualy does and why this van replace it

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+zeeaars The ccv pulls vacuum on the crankcase but uses a rubber diaphragm that ruptures, and has the hard plastic hoses that fail from engine heat

[@zambolio2002]

What kind of problems were you getting with the bad CCV?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Lean codes and possible smoking

[@petrmysicka7026]

Hello Nathan, I made it exactly according to this video and I am getting massive vacuum on the oil dipstick when the car is running and after a while I get a misfire code P1351. What could be the cause?? Thanks for the answer.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Did you plug the rubber dipstick tube? did you use the catch can using the vacuum port on the rear of the intake manifold?

[@petrmysicka7026]

Yes I plugged the dipstick tube tightly. I did not use the catch can and connected the hoses directly from the valve cover using 7/8 hose through a reducer to a 3/8 hose running to the rear of the intake manifold by the firewall where I pulled out the rubber cap and coonected the 3/8 hose. To me it would make more sense to connect the hose from valve cover where the air is blowing out from the engine down to a drain tube on the dip stick where is a vacuum and this way than the air circulation is set correctly.

[@joshuaevans9570]

Petr Mysicka did this work for you?

[@joshuaevans9570]

Nathan's DIY Garage I need a hand with delete 2000 323is ccv

[@frankaranda7913]

I've seen you can do that on the 4.4 motors. Is it the same concept?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+frank aranda Yes, you can get rid of the oil separator and cap off the ccv, thats a pretty good upgrade for the 4.4

[@frankaranda7913]

+Nathan's DIY Garage have you done a video on that? or point me in the right direction. I have my 4.4 ready to tear down but if I can bypass maybe I do think have to mess with the chain?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

i will have to do more research , basically you will need to pull the ccv and block off the tube going to the oil separator, the catch can needs access one of the valve covers via the hose fitting on the rear of the cover, and a source of vacuum which there are ports with caps on the rear of the intake

[@frankaranda7913]

+Nathan's DIY Garage I'll do some research as well. Thanks for the reply man. Good video

[@fireblade954rr6]

Hey Nathan, i have done it exactly like you. Now i have much much more vacuum in the crankcase than bevore. Its so much vacuum that the oil cap is getting of much stronger than bevore. Is it normal or do i have to worry about it? Greetings from Germany

[@alp6181]

no problem its perfect

[@redXiXpredator]

just got my catch can kit through, just wondering is there any way to install them without routing warm air back into the air intake ?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+red i predator No there is not, it will not make much difference if the air is warm or cold since it is a small amount , you will feel a power gain with the catch can

[@redXiXpredator]

+Nathan's DIY Garage thanks Nathan, in the middle of doin it now e46 02 m54 UK model, I've got no room on the right hand side behind the airbox having to route it to the left behind the washer bottle

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

you might have to use a vaccum line from the equalizer ontop of the intake that you blocked off for your vacuum source to make it easier

[@redXiXpredator]

+Nathan's DIY Garage yeh noticed that problem, it's too far to route all the way from the back right vacuum port, having to use the source a couple of 90° plastic hose lines so I don't get any kinks restricting the flow

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Be sure that the hose does not kink closed because it will blow the seals in your engine if it cannot vent, in your case use the ports on the vacuum equalizer bar that you capped off

[@quincywynn1083]

Hi Nathan, Do you have to have the oil catch can after you've done the CCV Oil Separator deletion? Thanks.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

you dont have to have it but your car will stink at a stoplight from the vapor coming from the valve cover

[@quincywynn1083]

Ah, I see. Thank you!

[@GixxerGoneWild]

hey nathan, is it possible to just run a hose from cranckase vent to dipstick ?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

No it will suck all the oil out of your engine , you can run the valve cover to vacuum and cap off the dipstick and run like that

[@ralphmurillo1726]

Is this smog legal in California?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+ralph murillo The catch can is for sure, the other methods maybe not for california

[@mr.deadpool1477]

Ok

[@jmchavez001]

where did you get that hose ??

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Oreilleys for the 3/8 hose and the 1in hose, then lowes for the 7/8-3/8 brass adapter

[@jmchavez001]

+Nathan's DIY Garage thank you

[@ryanhencke2921]

Can you show where and how you connected to the intake from the catch can. Confused by this step

[@ryanhencke2921]

Is it the little piece that's just capped off right on the corner?

[@jmchavez001]

which one is the best option

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

the ebay $15 catch can is all you need

[@jmchavez001]

+Nathan's DIY Garage thank you

[@javarithms]

Hi Nathan, I did the exact same thing on my 2003 530i (same catch can and all) and my problem is oil is getting pushed out from the dipstick tube where the CCV used to drain to. I have a hose and a filter hooked up to the dipstick tube but every time I go for a drive a lot of oil is getting pushed out of the filter. I'm freaking out dude what am I doing wrong?? Thanks.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+javarithms Ok so if you are running the catch can you must plug that dipstick tube hose or it will be a huge vacuum leak and prob spill oil out when you start the car and turn it off

[@javarithms]

Thanks for getting back to me. I was hesitant to cap the dipstick tube in fear of blowing a seal. I'll go ahead and cap it. I really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. Keep up the good work!

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Yes but only if you are running the catch can, thanks for watching the videos glad they help you

[@jdshumway]

+Nathan's DIY Garage thanks for the videos. I have deleted the ccv sys and installed an oil catch can. but now my crank case is being pressurized something crazy like......ideas??

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Make sure you plug up the dipstick rubber tube, it should create negative vacuum on he crankcase, so when you remove the oil cap it should have suction .

[@deebogotyou1494]

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[@he162a]

Thanks for not having links to parts...

[@dmosk8sun]

no joke need links to parts

[@asmircar1]

i have no idea what CCV means, but i heard that e39 has problems with oil separator and its pain in the ass to fix because u have to pull engine out, witch is very stupid engineering....can you explain what is the job of oil separator.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+xAsmir You for sure do not have to pull the engine to change the ccv, the cv pulls vacuum on the crankcase to burn any steam or oil venting off the crankcase.