Did I Install My Catch Can Backwards?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dma05 · 01-31-2021, 02:28 AM

I never really questioned why my catch can never caught much oil.

Can I please get some clarification if my catch can is installed correctly or backwards? I bought this from Tracy in 2011 and it has been on the car for 100,000 miles. No codes or anything.

If it is installed backwards, what damage can be caused?
If it is installed backwards, what should I do to fix any potential issues that may be building up?

Thanks for any help. Kind of freaking out here!!

0stones0 · 01-31-2021, 05:35 AM

Looks like your are backwards on the install from the view I can see from your pics vs. the pics and info at the link here:
http://eliteengineeringusa.com/templ...nstall_LS3.pdf

Camaro2ss2010 · 01-31-2021, 07:29 AM

It appears to be backwards to me as well. If you are standing at the front of the car the right side hose should cross over the left one and connect to the to port closest to the firewall.

olblue75 · 01-31-2021, 08:46 AM

I’d say a good indicator is all the oil build up the intake tube to the left of the catch can.

dma05 · 01-31-2021, 09:12 AM

Going to switch it around today.

Any ideas if this would cause damage or what I need to open up to clean and inspect?

Thanks
Allen

0stones0 · 01-31-2021, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dma05

Going to switch it around today.

Any ideas if this would cause damage or what I need to open up to clean and inspect?

Thanks
Allen

Doubtful it did any damage. You could remove the intake tube off the throttle body and clean it if it’s oily. After you switch the lines around, check the catch can again.

dma05 · 01-31-2021, 02:43 PM

I ended up putting back the stock hose for now. I’m planning on upgrading to a Heartbeat Supercharger this year and planned for a new Catch Can anyway. Going to probably go the EC2 Elite route.

O.F. · 01-31-2021, 05:54 PM

A big spray bottle of Simple Green and a hose wouldn't hurt any either...

Bigdumogre · 01-31-2021, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by O.F.

A big spray bottle of Simple Green and a hose wouldn't hurt any either...

Was gonna say that engine is hard to look at lol. I wipe mine down with a slightly wet rag after every wash and it’s stays nice and clean. No need to for me to ever spray it down.

dma05 · 01-31-2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by O.F.

A big spray bottle of Simple Green and a hose wouldn't hurt any either...

Hahahaha. I usually keep it clean, but it’s been stored away a few months. I rarely drive it now, but starting to get back on the upkeep. I washed the engine today.

For now I have the stock hose back in place. I also had my CAI out for a recent smog 3 months ago. Kooks Headers arriving in about 2 weeks, so the engine will get a more thorough detailed job as well.

01-31-2021, 02:28 AM	#1
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 360	Did I Install My Catch Can Backwards?? I never really questioned why my catch can never caught much oil. Can I please get some clarification if my catch can is installed correctly or backwards? I bought this from Tracy in 2011 and it has been on the car for 100,000 miles. No codes or anything. If it is installed backwards, what damage can be caused? If it is installed backwards, what should I do to fix any potential issues that may be building up? Thanks for any help. Kind of freaking out here!! Attached Images __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

01-31-2021, 05:35 AM	#2
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	Looks like your are backwards on the install from the view I can see from your pics vs. the pics and info at the link here: http://eliteengineeringusa.com/templ...nstall_LS3.pdf __________________ Last edited by 0stones0; 01-31-2021 at 06:26 AM.

01-31-2021, 07:29 AM	#3
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	It appears to be backwards to me as well. If you are standing at the front of the car the right side hose should cross over the left one and connect to the to port closest to the firewall. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

01-31-2021, 08:46 AM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,069	I’d say a good indicator is all the oil build up the intake tube to the left of the catch can. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-31-2021, 09:12 AM	#5
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 360	Going to switch it around today. Any ideas if this would cause damage or what I need to open up to clean and inspect? Thanks Allen __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

01-31-2021, 02:43 PM	#7
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 360	I ended up putting back the stock hose for now. I’m planning on upgrading to a Heartbeat Supercharger this year and planned for a new Catch Can anyway. Going to probably go the EC2 Elite route. __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

01-31-2021, 05:54 PM	#8
O.F. Drives: 2015 BLK/BLK 2SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Hampshuh Posts: 266	A big spray bottle of Simple Green and a hose wouldn't hurt any either...