DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod”

Shifty · 04-07-2008, 00:30

I spent 3.60 for my mods. If that helps anyone.

ultra_joel88 · 04-07-2008, 10:09

I will do a little write up with photos when it arrives just to help out.

I also plan to get a catch tank with breather filter in the future and run it back into the vent oil-free so when I do I'll update, but wont be for a while.

symonevans · 04-07-2008, 11:31

So a 19mm cap with a little bit of glue will do for blanking?

ultra_joel88 · 04-07-2008, 11:37

You wont even need glue if you get a long chair/table rubber which will go all the way over the tube nice a tightly

symonevans · 04-07-2008, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra_joel88

You wont even need glue if you get a long chair/table rubber which will go all the way over the tube nice a tightly

Hmmmm pictures needed of your when your done

symonevans · 04-07-2008, 20:59

Just had a look as gonna tackle this tomorrow.

Had a really good think about blanking the end of, so in the end I came up with a bottle cap. I cant believe how well it fits. Pushed it on and hey presto its tight as a badgers ar$e.

So for all of you people out there that are going to do this mod, dont go buying copper blanking ends or seat leg rubbers. Just reach into the recycling bin for a cap and spray it black

ultra_joel88 · 04-07-2008, 22:46

I got a black seat rubber for 34p, looks a bit better than that bottle cap

vRS Dovit · 05-07-2008, 00:39

Think i'll have a bash at this. On the end of the "trunk" would a crank case breather filter work? (just to tart it up a bit lol) only asking as i've got a CCB lying about in the garage

Basil · 05-07-2008, 07:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRS Dovit

Think i'll have a bash at this. On the end of the "trunk" would a crank case breather filter work? (just to tart it up a bit lol) only asking as i've got a CCB lying about in the garage

I was given a perfect K&N crankcase filter, but I left the end open - if it were to clog up it wouldn't do its job very well, and its pretty much only positive pressure all the time. It's the perfect pikey mod IMHO - wish I had known about it years ago.....

Try it - you'll like it - did I steer anyone wrong with the cage mod propaganda????

Cheers

Bas

vRS Dovit · 05-07-2008, 09:26

Thanks Bas.........Think in being led to the modding dark side! lol lol lol

symonevans · 05-07-2008, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra_joel88

I got a black seat rubber for 34p, looks a bit better than that bottle cap

It is now black tho

M7R · 05-07-2008, 10:19

i found this on google while looking for something esle,

I have considered doing this for a while on my pd golf, the only thing you will need is a filter on the end as when the engine cools the crankcase if negativley pressured compared to atmos, I run my track car with it vented to atmos though a KN style filter and i have no problems with it cloging up, nor did I on my old road car.

Ill get busy next weekend and see how I go, anything that can improve the economy and give me poss more power I like!

big_dave · 08-07-2008, 10:54

Found these beauties in B&Q. Once you've unclipped the manifold part, pull the clip end back off the hose and clip it back onto the manifold. One of these little hole plugs clips right on the end of that plastic bit. Fantastic!

Should have taken a picture of the actual finished piece, but I'm still experimenting with catch cans. Those hole ends are 48p for 10. So if a few of you live near each other you could share a bag.

Lofty86 · 08-07-2008, 11:15

Share a bag. PMSL... thats not even 5p each!!

Genoa1893 · 08-07-2008, 21:17

Does anybody foresee any issue by applying the elephant mod to the PD170 of my Octy?

TIA

jasc1988 · 08-07-2008, 22:15

I want to do this mod but don't want to wreck my engine???

ultra_joel88 · 08-07-2008, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_dave

Found these beauties in B&Q. Once you've unclipped the manifold part, pull the clip end back off the hose and clip it back onto the manifold. One of these little hole plugs clips right on the end of that plastic bit. Fantastic!

Should have taken a picture of the actual finished piece, but I'm still experimenting with catch cans. Those hole ends are 48p for 10. So if a few of you live near each other you could share a bag.

I've got some of them too. Do they do the job well then?

Jasc, cant see how it will wreck the engine, will keep the intercooler pipes clean.

big_dave · 08-07-2008, 22:27

Well they click on and being on the outside means zero chance they could get sucked in.

jasc1988 · 08-07-2008, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra_joel88

I've got some of them too. Do they do the job well then?

Jasc, cant see how it will wreck the engine, will keep the intercooler pipes clean.

Post #72 got me worried.

Also the above one /\

Sucked into engine

Lofty86 · 09-07-2008, 08:59

Its not live a hover. PMSL.

Its just as the engine cools down, it draws a little air back.
But if youve got 3foot of tube, you probably wont even suck in any thing!

04-07-2008, 00:30	#61
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04-07-2008, 10:09	#62
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 19 Thanked 70 Times in 68 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” I will do a little write up with photos when it arrives just to help out. I also plan to get a catch tank with breather filter in the future and run it back into the vent oil-free so when I do I'll update, but wont be for a while. __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost Gauge, Tints

04-07-2008, 11:31	#63
symonevans Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,038 Thanks: 8 Thanked 36 Times in 35 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” So a 19mm cap with a little bit of glue will do for blanking?

04-07-2008, 11:37	#64
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 19 Thanked 70 Times in 68 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” You wont even need glue if you get a long chair/table rubber which will go all the way over the tube nice a tightly __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost Gauge, Tints

04-07-2008, 22:46	#67
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,057 Thanks: 19 Thanked 70 Times in 68 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” I got a black seat rubber for 34p, looks a bit better than that bottle cap __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost Gauge, Tints

05-07-2008, 00:39	#68
vRS Dovit Smoggy Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 675 Thanks: 61 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” Think i'll have a bash at this. On the end of the "trunk" would a crank case breather filter work? (just to tart it up a bit lol) only asking as i've got a CCB lying about in the garage __________________ Black Magic "55" reg Furby vRS - Arospeed RS GT 17's, Audi Quatro TT uprated vented drillled and grooved disks, 40mm H&R springs, Cupra R Splitter, De-badged then re-badged with MkII octy vRS badging, vRS Steering Wheel Badge, Colour Coded Grille and Badge, Aero Wipers, "Wolfsburg" Number Plate Surrounds, Angel Tuning Custom Map, PD160, PiperX panel filter, Strut brace......."Pikey Stuff" - Inner arch and Elephant Trunk mod! ........And a kick in the to the Enviorment......

05-07-2008, 09:26	#70
vRS Dovit Smoggy Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 675 Thanks: 61 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” Thanks Bas.........Think in being led to the modding dark side! lol lol lol __________________ Black Magic "55" reg Furby vRS - Arospeed RS GT 17's, Audi Quatro TT uprated vented drillled and grooved disks, 40mm H&R springs, Cupra R Splitter, De-badged then re-badged with MkII octy vRS badging, vRS Steering Wheel Badge, Colour Coded Grille and Badge, Aero Wipers, "Wolfsburg" Number Plate Surrounds, Angel Tuning Custom Map, PD160, PiperX panel filter, Strut brace......."Pikey Stuff" - Inner arch and Elephant Trunk mod! ........And a kick in the to the Enviorment......

05-07-2008, 10:19	#72
M7R Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” i found this on google while looking for something esle, I have considered doing this for a while on my pd golf, the only thing you will need is a filter on the end as when the engine cools the crankcase if negativley pressured compared to atmos, I run my track car with it vented to atmos though a KN style filter and i have no problems with it cloging up, nor did I on my old road car. Ill get busy next weekend and see how I go, anything that can improve the economy and give me poss more power I like!

08-07-2008, 10:54	#73
big_dave Freeeeeedom Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 178 Thanks: 24 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” Found these beauties in B&Q. Once you've unclipped the manifold part, pull the clip end back off the hose and clip it back onto the manifold. One of these little hole plugs clips right on the end of that plastic bit. Fantastic! Should have taken a picture of the actual finished piece, but I'm still experimenting with catch cans. Those hole ends are 48p for 10. So if a few of you live near each other you could share a bag. __________________ Powered by BioDiesel

08-07-2008, 11:15	#74
Lofty86 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chippenham Posts: 442 Thanks: 22 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” Share a bag. PMSL... thats not even 5p each!! __________________ '53 Fabia vRS. PD160 intake, Green Cotton Filter, Pikey Intercooler Mod, 312mm Brakes. Debaged Rear End. Fixed The Rear Door Leak! Ready to fit: 19Row Fuel Cooler, Braided Fuel Line, NACA Duct, Wheelarch Pikey Mod. To Buy: FSD's, Pro1.2's, FMIC, LSD, Devils Own Water/Meth Injection, Clucth, SM Flywheel, Hybrid Turbo + Remap. ££££

08-07-2008, 21:17	#75
Genoa1893 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 80 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” Does anybody foresee any issue by applying the elephant mod to the PD170 of my Octy? TIA __________________ Ste '08 RaceBlue vRS TDI, 18" Zenith, Xenons, Rear park assist, Jumbo box, Maxidot, Bluetooth and phone cradle, Climatronic off tweak, Tweaked Tweeters.

08-07-2008, 22:15	#76
jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 2,537 Thanks: 84 Thanked 99 Times in 96 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” I want to do this mod but don't want to wreck my engine??? __________________

08-07-2008, 22:27	#78
big_dave Freeeeeedom Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 178 Thanks: 24 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” Well they click on and being on the outside means zero chance they could get sucked in. __________________ Powered by BioDiesel

09-07-2008, 08:59	#80
Lofty86 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chippenham Posts: 442 Thanks: 22 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: DIY Guide: The “elephant hose CCV (catch-can) mod” Its not live a hover. PMSL. Its just as the engine cools down, it draws a little air back. But if youve got 3foot of tube, you probably wont even suck in any thing! __________________ '53 Fabia vRS. PD160 intake, Green Cotton Filter, Pikey Intercooler Mod, 312mm Brakes. Debaged Rear End. Fixed The Rear Door Leak! Ready to fit: 19Row Fuel Cooler, Braided Fuel Line, NACA Duct, Wheelarch Pikey Mod. To Buy: FSD's, Pro1.2's, FMIC, LSD, Devils Own Water/Meth Injection, Clucth, SM Flywheel, Hybrid Turbo + Remap. ££££

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