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[VE] How to install a PCV Catch Can (non-vented) to VE or VF V8.

jacks355

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This is how I installed my PCV Catch Can (non vented) in my VE 6.0L. I assume the installation in a VF is pretty similar, there might be some differences in the mounting position of the catch can (based on your preference) and hose connection points.
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The catch can was a $99 SAAS unit from Supercheap, the quality is good for the price. I also spent about $20 on hose, clamps and stainless scourer from coles.

Step 1 - This hose is the pcv system hose, it's connected between the passenger rocker cover (pcv outlet) and the throttle body intake (drivers side). Remove it.
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Step 2 - I didn't want to drill any new holes in my engine bay so I mounted the catch can on an existing bracket as per image below. I had to drill or elongate holes in the catch can bracket to fit correctly.
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Step 3 - You'll need about 1.5m to 2m of fuel hose, make sure it's a snug fit onto the pcv hose connectors, its either ⅜ or ½ inch I can't remember exactly but measure the OD size of the connectors that the original pcv hose connected to. The catch can will be installed between the pcv hose connectors mentioned above.

Hose 1 below connects to the Inlet of the catch can and the pcv outlet at rear of the rocker cover.

Hose 2 connects to the Outlet of the catch can and throttle body where you removed the pcv system hose.
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Hose 1 connection point to rear of passenger rocker cover
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Hose 2 connection point to throttle body.
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OTHER NOTES - access to the throttle body is really tight so you might have to remove a few hoses / harness wires or at least pull them out of the way. I used a spring band hose clamp with long nose pliers on the throttle body side as it was too hard to use a British hose clamp or threaded type hose clamp in the tight space.

The catch can came with a drain kit, plastic tap and hose as per image below, I didn't bother installing it as I just remove the catch can and drain it from the bolt in the bottom when I change my engine oil.
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I also installed some stainless steel scourer from coles into the bottom segment of the catch can baffles. There's probably no need for this as the internal baffles should work fine, but I added some while it was apart.
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Here's the result after my first oil change at 5000kms. That sludge is better out than in.
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