Custom Oil Catch tank Completed *56k Users Beware
05-10-2004, 04:14 AM
#41
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Kane, I know what kind of filter you are talking about, I believe they are sintered bronze. I didn't use one, I do have 2 baffles between the inlet and outlet fittings.
AC Driers are baffled, condensors are not. ( The condensor sits in front of the radiator) An AC drier also contains desicant, and a siphon tube which must be removed before using it as a catch tank. I had to have fitting bungs welded to the can because the thinwall aluminium is not thick enough to tap for NPT hose barb fittings.
AC Driers are baffled, condensors are not. ( The condensor sits in front of the radiator) An AC drier also contains desicant, and a siphon tube which must be removed before using it as a catch tank. I had to have fitting bungs welded to the can because the thinwall aluminium is not thick enough to tap for NPT hose barb fittings.
05-10-2004, 05:23 AM
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I've got a A/C condensor (could be the drier since it's been sitting in my garage for 2 years and I just found it) from a 98 civic at my house and upon initial inspection from removing the fittings and sensor on it, it looks exactly the same inside as your catch can. I will open it up some time this weekend hopefully and see exactly how it's constructed. I shined a light through to look inside originally and didn't notice a siphon tube. Also you are right about the thin walls. A bung would have to be welded in.
05-10-2004, 02:25 PM
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Kane, It has to be a drier. The condensor looks like a small radiator. When you cut it apart, be prepared to catch lots of little desicant beads. Or a mucho grande mess will occur.
05-10-2004, 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by kane.s2k
oh alright, definately the drier then. I wanna cut it open and see if there's anything inside it.
oh alright, definately the drier then. I wanna cut it open and see if there's anything inside it.
The will be either a desicant packet, or just loose desicant beads trapped between the baffles.
05-11-2004, 07:45 AM
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sorry for my ignorance but, as i understand, an oil catch can is to prevent oil to enter the intake manifold ( correct me if i'm wrong ) but why is it preferable to prevent this ?
05-11-2004, 08:50 AM
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sorry for my ignorance but, as i understand, an oil catch can is to prevent oil to enter the intake manifold ( correct me if i'm wrong ) but why is it preferable to prevent this ?
sorry for my ignorance but, as i understand, an oil catch can is to prevent oil to enter the intake manifold ( correct me if i'm wrong ) but why is it preferable to prevent this ?