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Which oil catch tank? #1597754
02/04/2017 14:50
02/04/2017 14:50
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I have isolated the recirc from the back of the engine oil catch tank to the inlet. This means I now need a separate oil catch tank to collect the oil.

I have an Apexi Power I take so have space in the area where the standard airbox is. I've found a load of oil catch tanks on eBay but they are suspiciously cheap.

Does anyone have any recommendations for oil catch tanks?

Re: Which oil catch tank? [Re: Gunzi] #1597760
02/04/2017 18:57
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Originally Posted By Gunzi
Does anyone have any recommendations for oil catch tanks?


My recommendation is to avoid an oil catch tank - they are a real PITA as they fill up quickly and are exceptionally messy (they fill with water as well, from condensation in the crankcase)

I tried it and quickly abandoned the idea - it does no harm at all for the engine to ingest a bit of oil vapour


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Re: Which oil catch tank? [Re: Gunzi] #1597761
02/04/2017 19:17
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Fair enough, cheers for the input Nigel.

Re: Which oil catch tank? [Re: Gunzi] #1597798
03/04/2017 12:36
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I'm remembering some of the logic for doing this - to stop the oil passing through the intercooler where it can crude up and presumably reduce efficiency.

Do you periodically clean yours out Nigel?

Re: Which oil catch tank? [Re: Gunzi] #1597816
03/04/2017 16:32
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I haven't cleaned mine out for a long time (4+ years), but it wouldn't surprise me if it needs doing - just got to motivate myself to take it all apart....


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Re: Which oil catch tank? [Re: Gunzi] #1597818
03/04/2017 17:16
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Ha, I know the feeling! The hardest part of any job is starting it...


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