Any issues hooking up ccv?

panteramatt · Aug 4, 2015

My car is extensively modded and was vented to atmosphere. Well at stops I could see a little smoke coming through the hood so I used the bmw cyclonic oil seperator. After reading about high pressures Im a little worried about seals and oil consumtion. So, should I worry about it with the high boost? Also I swear my car takes off better from a stop am I right about that?

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 4, 2015

Do you believe your ccv has flow restriction ?

panteramatt · Aug 4, 2015

No i dont. I just believe it jas higher than stock pressure.

HogWrangler · Aug 4, 2015

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=176456

panteramatt · Aug 4, 2015

Yes thats the thread i was reading which got me thinking about it.

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 4, 2015

I installed a man provent 200 on my car. I believe mine does have higher blowby. My provent has a return for oil to my oil pans drain plug port. Works like a champ.

dirtride · Aug 4, 2015

GreenLantern_TDI said:
My provent has a return for oil to my oil pans drain plug port. Works like a champ.

This is an interesting idea. Ever have any oil leaks or oil level fluctuations with this? I assume oil level in the drain line is always the same as the sump, correct? I guess leaks in the hose would be the biggest concern.

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 4, 2015

No leaks. I used Push-Loc hoses and fittings. Push loc is what race cars use for oil return lines so they are well proven and the fittings are JIC so no concern for leaks there. Yes the hose always has oil in it at the same as sump level. Ive had this setup for around 20k miles now without issue. Of course i have a belly pan and panzer plate to protect this setup thats why you see the blue hose is covered to prevent it from rubbing the pans.

dirtride · Aug 5, 2015

Yes, and reading quote #3 on post #11 of this thread: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=176456 (Pro-vent install quote)
actually sounds like Pro-vent is designed to be used this way.

So can you drain your oil for a change by disconnecting the line running off the bottom of your Pro-vent to drain pan?

Looks like I may be shopping Push-Loc parts soon.

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 5, 2015

Exactly. Just take the hose side JIC fitting loose and remove hose. The fitting in the pan stays there and is undisturbed. So no need for new copper washer no need to ever worry about stripping pan threads by gorillia tightening the plug. Yes the provent is actually designed to be used this way with return to pan.
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panteramatt · Aug 5, 2015

So no one has an answer?

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 5, 2015

Panter....
Im sure high boost creates higher internal psi. Yes i believe it can push the oil out the ccv and be consumed. Hense my installing a Mann Provent 200 Catch Can. Hopefully that answered your question.

panteramatt · Aug 5, 2015

Yea I saw the really thick nasty oil that was coming out of the elephant trunk and didnt want that going into my motor thats why I put the seperator on mine.

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 5, 2015

Ive seen oil in my elephant trunk in the past and it was normal oil. No nastieness at all. You may have another issue. What type/ brand oil you run?

panteramatt · Aug 5, 2015

Well I just did my first oil change with it to rotella T

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 5, 2015

I see. Sounds sludgy. Is your turbo shutting down hot? Carmelizing oil. Think penzoil.

panteramatt · Aug 5, 2015

It might be not sure as I dont have a pyro gauge. It was just a drop here and there but it looked like fudge.

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 5, 2015

Id be investigating that.

panteramatt · Aug 5, 2015

Couldnt it just be a fine mist of oil from the pressure coming from the ccv that accumulated over time and kinda dried out and got really thick?

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 5, 2015

Oil doesnt Dry out like that. Burnt oil does however. If it is changing from a liquid to a gel type solid its been superheated.

panteramatt · Aug 5, 2015

Hmmm. Have no idea then as it runs good and never overheats.

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 5, 2015

The fact that your car is tuned so much may make ur exhaust temps cook your turbo and your oil. ? Im just an industrial engineer not a scientist or oil engineer.

russman · Aug 7, 2015

I just installed my provent yesterday I was noticing quite a bit of blow by and didn't want to gum up the the fresh head. Some pictures to share if I can figure out how to ? I plan on making a custom bracket to permanently mount to oil filter housing, just zip tied for now .

GreenLantern_TDI · Aug 8, 2015

Would love to see pics of this.

russman · Aug 31, 2015

I have good shots having a hard time figuring out how to post here not the most tec savvy

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