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There have been many installs of the Chip Tuning HP200 catch can but most seem to cost a lot of money. The problem for a lot of us is we have snorkels and second batteries. This means that the best spots for installing the catch can are already in use. I saw a post from Paj People 2009 and the catch can was installed between the radiator and washer bottle. Many thanks Sally for the post as I knew I could fit the catch can in that spot.
In terms of cost for oil resistant hose Pertek quoted me $50 a metre and I could only use it in straight sections as the bend radius was far too big. I looked at silicon fittings and they would cost me $15 to $30 each for elbows and of course I still need joiner/ reducers, hose clamps and where do I get a bracket? I have notice some posts with what look like radiator hoses but I’m not sure how long they will last and being black rubber I am concerned I cannot see what is going on inside the hose.
I decided to see if I could do the whole job myself for less than $50. The good news for me is I have an oxy set and can weld the bits I need.
Here is what I did in case anyone wishes to do the same. BTW I went for cheap clear plastic hose on the basis that it is so cheap I can replace it every 1 to 2 years for $2.50.
First I noted the standard plastic fitting going into the turbo intake is an odd size. It is smaller than 25mm (1”) and bigger that 20mm (3/4”) though you could force a 25mm fitting to suit.
To save cost I decide to use standard 25mm copper plumbing fittings, 25mm plastic pipe and hose clamps. I adapted a 25mm elbow to the standard size of the Pajero fittings. I have pics of the elbow when cut and when silver soldered together. For the bracket I used one of the wife’s steel garden stakes and cut and welded it to suit.
Hope you enjoy the pics.
In terms of cost I used
9x hose clamps $20. These are stainless steel but cheaper ones would be just as good
1m of 25mm plastic hose $5. Only need less than half in practise
Silver solder rod (5% silver) $7. Only used about 1/3 of the rod
4 x 25mm copper elbows $10
1 x 25mm copper joiner $2
Garden stake $1.70
Total $45.70 + gas and a few odd nuts and bolts
In terms of cost for oil resistant hose Pertek quoted me $50 a metre and I could only use it in straight sections as the bend radius was far too big. I looked at silicon fittings and they would cost me $15 to $30 each for elbows and of course I still need joiner/ reducers, hose clamps and where do I get a bracket? I have notice some posts with what look like radiator hoses but I’m not sure how long they will last and being black rubber I am concerned I cannot see what is going on inside the hose.
I decided to see if I could do the whole job myself for less than $50. The good news for me is I have an oxy set and can weld the bits I need.
Here is what I did in case anyone wishes to do the same. BTW I went for cheap clear plastic hose on the basis that it is so cheap I can replace it every 1 to 2 years for $2.50.
First I noted the standard plastic fitting going into the turbo intake is an odd size. It is smaller than 25mm (1”) and bigger that 20mm (3/4”) though you could force a 25mm fitting to suit.
To save cost I decide to use standard 25mm copper plumbing fittings, 25mm plastic pipe and hose clamps. I adapted a 25mm elbow to the standard size of the Pajero fittings. I have pics of the elbow when cut and when silver soldered together. For the bracket I used one of the wife’s steel garden stakes and cut and welded it to suit.
Hope you enjoy the pics.
In terms of cost I used
9x hose clamps $20. These are stainless steel but cheaper ones would be just as good
1m of 25mm plastic hose $5. Only need less than half in practise
Silver solder rod (5% silver) $7. Only used about 1/3 of the rod
4 x 25mm copper elbows $10
1 x 25mm copper joiner $2
Garden stake $1.70
Total $45.70 + gas and a few odd nuts and bolts