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jeeves_101
30th September 2007, 12:25
right, i've done a search and cant really find what i'm after.

i'm looking at maybe getting an oil catch tank, but the question i have is - on the catch tank there are 2 pipes that come out the top, one goes to the rocker cover beather, so where does the other one go?

also, pics of them installed would be great. (rep will be given)

cheers peeps

mallboy
30th September 2007, 15:40
im pretty sure the other pipe goes to an oil breather, i will try and look for pics for you as im sure someonw had one on here

mallboy
30th September 2007, 15:42
heres a link. look at this thread:
http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88955&highlight=oil+catch+tank

KamRacing
30th September 2007, 17:57
the crankcase pipe goes into the oil catch tank which then vents to atmosphere through the top one usually

Predator_R32
30th September 2007, 18:20
you can put a filter on if you want but tbh it doesnt ecatly need one on

Alex
30th September 2007, 18:28
Mine is in a pretty tight spot, makes it awkward to get the BMC off.

jeeves_101
1st October 2007, 10:39
cheers people.

for those that have a square shaped one, what size is it? (e.g. 50mmx50mm)

cheers

Alex
1st October 2007, 11:03
Pretty sure this is the same as mine,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLUE-OIL-CATCH-TANK-9mm-15mm-fittings-UK-Stock_W0QQitemZ290163430837QQihZ019QQcategoryZ7220 5QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

lambinator
1st October 2007, 20:21
check my saxo thread of my oil catch tank, custom made by carerra.

rushy_23
12th December 2007, 10:34
Just been looking at a few Catch Tanks and Breather Filters myself. Just in
general so chill!!

Ive noticed that with the one I was looking at the come in a 9mm or 15mm
connector form.
So I imagine the breather filter you buy with it needs to be either 9mm or 15mm.

Does it really matter which size you go for?

Heres a few links:

Oil Catch Tank (9mm and 15mm fittings) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300181590189&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=020)

http://i18.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/99/ff/e8cb_1_sbol.JPG

Breather Filter in 15mm fitting (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAINLESS-STEEL-OIL-AIR-BREATHER-FILTER-15mm-SILVER_W0QQitemZ290189066970QQihZ019QQcategoryZ722 05QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://i12.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/b3/19/a21d_1.JPG

Also does the dimensions of the breather filter really matter?

KamRacing
12th December 2007, 10:49
you want the filter pipe end to match the diameter on your catch tank - other than that it doesnt really matter

rushy_23
12th December 2007, 10:54
Cool, cheers for that Kam mate. Noticed you have replied to millions of these
catch tank threads already lol.

jeeves_101
12th December 2007, 10:57
as long as the ID of the filter matches the OD of the pipe you'll be ok.

or if you can buy one that comes as a full kit is better.

*link here shortly*

rushy_23
12th December 2007, 11:42
Cheers buddy.

jeeves_101
12th December 2007, 12:07
link - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270172195876

rushy_23
12th December 2007, 12:08
Cheers! Great price too imo.

landanimal
3rd February 2009, 13:15
i dont understand where the pipes go from i have a pipe going from the rocker to the catch tanks and then back to inlet? and mine squirts oil out of the dip stick?

Alex
3rd February 2009, 17:24
Sounds more like you have overfilled the oil and there's to much pressure.

landanimal
3rd February 2009, 18:44
i have piper induction airfilter with a hose coming off that to the rocker cover and then another hose from the same connection to the inlet? where do i put a catch tank in this?