[CL9] Oil catch can

[Martin77]

Hi there,

Would anyone be able to tell me if it is alright to mount a catch can using power steering bolt near the PCV?
I'm hoping to mount the unit as close to the PCV and oil line as possible.

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Thanks.

[Fredoops]

Avoid the ps pump area completely if you can.

[Martin77]

Thanks for this Fred.
An alternative could be mounting it on the bolt attached to the alternator body (under the PS pump). Maybe a 2mm thick flat steel bar that goes straight up from the bolt (approx 100 mm).
Where did you mount your catch can Fred?

[Fredoops]

hmm... general rule...

dont mount it on anything that has a spinning part inside it cause it's only gonna end in tears

try that
http://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-performance-parts-modifications-126/oil-catch-can-anyone-650649/

[Martin77]

Thanks so much Fred.
I had a look at the link some months ago and I could not source the air/water separator they used with a proper valve at the bottom of the glass/plastic container (ie its normally open). The oil catch can I bought might be able to be mounted in the same location (using ac line and water bottle bolt) but will be a great trouble emptying the oil from the canister.
I was hoping it would be ok to mount it on the alternator mounting/securing bolt as shown below. I will not use any alternator bolt that is holding the alternator together.
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Another alternative would be to put it beside the radiator but that is also troublesome when it is time to remove the oil from the canister.