Oil Catch Tank V6 ?

roverbarmy · 31st December 2019, 21:35

I replaced the rubber pipe from the airbox to the inlet manifold as the old one was getting "soft". The (used) replacement was much thicker and stronger than the old one. I found a bit of engine oil collected in the folds of the old one. Perhaps I need a catch tank to keep the intake clean and dry? Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated. Should keep the VIS motors dry too as I've just replaced mine???

My old bangers in the past would just burn it off and use it as upper cylinder lubricant!!!

Rich in Vancouver · 31st December 2019, 21:46

I had a catch tank on my V6 Freelander. It collected a disgusting mixture of oil and condensate but the catch was that you would have to check it often.
If it fills up to the level of the pipes the engine runs like NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-.
I was pretty good about checking it but every now and then I would forget and it would catch me out. Eventually I removed it and bought a pair of Byron's upgraded sealed VIS motors so I didn't have to worry about them getting contaminated..

trikey · 31st December 2019, 21:56

I have used catch tanks on a number of engines in the past, I prefer a KV6 to run on its original breather set up, I have not seen any benefit for running a catch tank.

31st December 2019, 21:35	#1
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Oil Catch Tank V6 ? I replaced the rubber pipe from the airbox to the inlet manifold as the old one was getting "soft". The (used) replacement was much thicker and stronger than the old one. I found a bit of engine oil collected in the folds of the old one. Perhaps I need a catch tank to keep the intake clean and dry? Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated. Should keep the VIS motors dry too as I've just replaced mine??? My old bangers in the past would just burn it off and use it as upper cylinder lubricant!!! __________________ Oil in my veins!

31st December 2019, 21:46	#2
Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 849 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	I had a catch tank on my V6 Freelander. It collected a disgusting mixture of oil and condensate but the catch was that you would have to check it often. If it fills up to the level of the pipes the engine runs like NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-. I was pretty good about checking it but every now and then I would forget and it would catch me out. Eventually I removed it and bought a pair of Byron's upgraded sealed VIS motors so I didn't have to worry about them getting contaminated.. __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021

31st December 2019, 21:56	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,763 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have used catch tanks on a number of engines in the past, I prefer a KV6 to run on its original breather set up, I have not seen any benefit for running a catch tank. __________________ Lest we forget..