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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by phillipcoopersgates
thanks for the info!
You're welcome!
Now to find a way to get the Peugeot caps, even though I purchased and installed the BSH port, it would look better if it was gone, and one less hose to worry about since I already have a port installed for the Helix BOV.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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Audi (USA) has the same caps, FYI. Comes on the 4.2L V8 S5. Same green dot and all.

Credit to Killerfox for the photos

 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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This should be the Audi Part number: 036131510
I found it online at http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/036131510/ES274329/
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Yow, $9.90 list price from Audi. That's quite the markup.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Yow, $9.90 list price from Audi. That's quite the markup.
Definite markup there....I paid $10 for both shipped from Germany.Convenient that its the the States and definitely easier to access. Honestly....what's $20 in the long run....just get em from Audi it'll save you some time.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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You need two of these, right?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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You need two of these, right?
Yeah 2...1 goes on the intake manifold on the drivers side and 1 goes on the passenger side of the valve cover

Let me definitely clarify for those who dont know this...The PCV delete should ONLY be done if you have a catch can or else you will cause serious damage to your engine. Keep that in mind..
 

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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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Perfect ...Thanks! I have a OCC coming.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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I added OCC a couple days ago and was up at the dealer today getting some work done. The mechanic...really nice guy...suggested that I take it off because of some problems he has seen through the shop. He said that the hose going to the catch can runs uphill, builds up sediment and causes problems. Anyone hear of anything like this?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Haven't heard of any issues. Had mine on for 8 months.
Still collecting water (when the conditions are right) and a little
oil (very little).
 
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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The shop foreman at my local dealer told me he hasn't seen any problems caused by oil catch cans.

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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Yeah...I thought is was strange. He said he was into modifying his 2011 Clubman, but the OCC wasn't a good idea.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkusMini
I added OCC a couple days ago and was up at the dealer today getting some work done. The mechanic...really nice guy...suggested that I take it off because of some problems he has seen through the shop. He said that the hose going to the catch can runs uphill, builds up sediment and causes problems. Anyone hear of anything like this?
A) Technician A says......
B) Technician B says.....
C) Technician A & B
D) Neither
..............
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by john171
You're welcome!
Now to find a way to get the Peugeot caps, even though I purchased and installed the BSH port, it would look better if it was gone, and one less hose to worry about since I already have a port installed for the Helix BOV.
I got the caps from another user on the forums a while ago I did the PCV delete right after the OCC. Then sea foamed my car....runs flawlessly
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkusMini
I added OCC a couple days ago and was up at the dealer today getting some work done. The mechanic...really nice guy...suggested that I take it off because of some problems he has seen through the shop. He said that the hose going to the catch can runs uphill, builds up sediment and causes problems. Anyone hear of anything like this?
He was a nice guy so me must be right

No seriously though...if you're worried about it just install the catch can somewhere down low maybe where you can't even see it like behind the radiator or something?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by phillipcoopersgates
He was a nice guy so me must be right

No seriously though...if you're worried about it just install the catch can somewhere down low maybe where you can't even see it like behind the radiator or something?
But the OEM hose it replaces also runs uphill, so what's the big deal?
Unless I'm missing something here.....
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by phillipcoopersgates
He was a nice guy so me must be right

No seriously though...if you're worried about it just install the catch can somewhere down low maybe where you can't even see it like behind the radiator or something?
Originally Posted by phillipcoopersgates
I got the caps from another user on the forums a while ago I did the PCV delete right after the OCC. Then sea foamed my car....runs flawlessly
How'd you add/apply the Sea Foam? Have read here and elsewhere of several different ways to do this.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by phillipcoopersgates
He was a nice guy so me must be right

No seriously though...if you're worried about it just install the catch can somewhere down low maybe where you can't even see it like behind the radiator or something?
Well he was nice...I anted to though that in, in case guys start slinging mud at him I'm not really worried about it...thought it was strange, and never hear that one form anyone. I'm cool with where it is.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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But the OEM hose it replaces also runs uphill, so what's the big deal?
Unless I'm missing something here.....
Yeah...I was confused about that comment too...maybe the repairs were from people not emptying that can
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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All I can say is, I'm keeping my OCC in, I don't want all that crap going
back in the engine.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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word.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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All I can say is, I'm keeping my OCC in, I don't want all that crap going
back in the engine.
Amen, amen!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Ok...my Audi plugs just showed up today. They the passanger side upper one is a sinch but the lower one...not so much:-/ Is there a trick, or do I need to perform surgery? Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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Ok...my Audi plugs just showed up today. They the passanger side upper one is a sinch but the lower one...not so much:-/ Is there a trick, or do I need to perform surgery? Thanks!
Get to operating doc!
Its down there you just have to feel around maybe have a second set of hands and a flash light...you'll get it don't worry.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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I was afraid of that I don't think I can get my big mitts in there unless I start pulling hoses
 
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