oil breather's people opinions ??

1. Furio-styling1986 Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 West Yorkshire Posts: 26 citroen saxo furio

   #1 24th January 2012, 15:28

   hi all
   
   what do people reckon to oil breathers ? and also which is the best one to get if any ?
2. Xplodee Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Rochester, Kent Posts: 493 Saxo VTR

   #2 24th January 2012, 15:55

   Personally i would get an oil catch tank as they can leak oil. Only a small amount but it keeps things tidy.
3. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #3 24th January 2012, 16:09

   Rubber hose + monster energy drink can = ghetto oil catch ftw.

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4. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #4 24th January 2012, 16:13

   I ran a breather years ago. Engine bay - splatter plus oil smell in car.
   
   Id use a catch tank.
5. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #5 24th January 2012, 16:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxova Rubber hose + monster energy drink can = ghetto oil catch ftw.

   Good fucking lad
   
   

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6. Furio-styling1986 Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 West Yorkshire Posts: 26 citroen saxo furio

   #6 24th January 2012, 18:41

   i think i will just go with oil catcher tank cheers lads, the monster is a abit council estate-ish
7. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #7 24th January 2012, 18:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Furio-styling1986 i think i will just go with oil catcher tank cheers lads, the monster is a abit council estate-ish

   Thats why gibbos done it.
   
   The coke bottle/whatever else you choose has been done by loads of people because its cheap and does exactly the same job as a £50 catch tank.
8. luk3matth3ws Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Sandy, Bedfordshire Posts: 202 Ph1 VTR & Clio Williams

   #8 24th January 2012, 18:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ryan Thats why gibbos done it. The coke bottle/whatever else you choose has been done by loads of people because its cheap and does exactly the same job as a £50 catch tank.

   +1 for home made
9. darrenh84 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Bilston Posts: 366 Saxo vts 2002 Bravo 1.8 hlx 2001

   #9 24th January 2012, 23:18

   is this the small oil breather that goes into air filter ??? I often get a minging smell of hot/ oil smell from vents in car..i can fix this then how cheaply tar ??
10. willis54 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Swadlincote Posts: 260 MK1 1.4i Westie Mango

    #10 25th January 2012, 01:45

    Catch tank
11. tarzan Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Lurgan Posts: 767 2001 black saxo furio 2001 black saxo vts

    #11 25th January 2012, 02:27

    any pics of the pipes connecting to the engine itself (vts) prefferably a close up pic
12. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #12 25th January 2012, 08:57

    cheapo home made catch tank ftw

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13. darrenh84 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Bilston Posts: 366 Saxo vts 2002 Bravo 1.8 hlx 2001

    #13 25th January 2012, 09:40

    so instead of oil breather going to air filter... i just connect it to an empty can or pretty much anything ?
14. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #14 25th January 2012, 11:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by darrenh84 so instead of oil breather going to air filter... i just connect it to an empty can or pretty much anything ?

    yep. i'm using an empty de-icer bottle

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15. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #15 25th January 2012, 11:41

    Basically yes but considering the price of a catch tank is about £20 i'd fit a proper one. Plus most have a neat little drain point for you to use for emptying off oil/condensation/fairy dust
16. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #16 25th January 2012, 12:30

    I just pull mine out and tip it upside down to empty it of water..
    
    That £20 saved can be put in the tank then enjoyed.

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17. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

    #17 25th January 2012, 13:55

    Im doing the catch tank idea on my S but with a yellow rockstar can because im a pro

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18. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #18 25th January 2012, 16:47

    Should have a poll really on what drinks can people are using as a catch tank(for a laugh)
19. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #19 25th January 2012, 16:51

    Monster will win even though its the worst drink in history
20. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #20 25th January 2012, 16:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gandi699 Monster will win even though its the worst drink in history

    Iirc you cant use monster unless your car is an actual monster.
    
    Trading standards and all...
21. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #21 25th January 2012, 17:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 Should have a poll really on what drinks can people are using as a catch tank(for a laugh)

    Think ill use a frijj bottle as im a fat bastard

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22. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #22 25th January 2012, 17:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gandi699 Basically yes but considering the price of a catch tank is about £20 i'd fit a proper one. Plus most have a neat little drain point for you to use for emptying off oil/condensation/fairy dust

    With the tank being situated in the engine bay its a bastard to drain for alot of people.
    
    Fact is, most people have empty coke bottles around so can replace it every time. Means you can also get rid of the oil/water mix without having to pour it into another container.
23. NorfolkunGood L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 norfolk Posts: 82 Blue 2001 VTS for Motorsport

    #23 17th March 2012, 23:15

    If you go for a catcher tank, do you need to seal off the inlet hole into air box from where breather pipe was?
24. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #24 17th March 2012, 23:31

    catch tanks are the best idea for these imo
    tidy no oil everywere no smell so win
    
    heres mine i fitted today
    
    
    
    one of the more expensive ones on the market but due to the flat shape pretty easy to make bracketry for and fills this gap in the bay very well haha
    
    garden hose will be swapped for some samco line soon i think though