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A run of 15mm bore Catch tank hose......

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:39 am
by Listerofsmeg
Think ill need approx 2 meters maybe....anyone got any they dont seen? aeroquip etc? dont need any fixings, just the hose to run to a catch can.

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:03 am
by duncan
got some clear re-inforced stuff abotu that size i think if it is of any use to you.

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:06 am
by 323ian
Check out speedflow.co.uk

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:11 am
by Listerofsmeg
dunc, i dont want the clear stuff ideally as it tends to go brittle and crack,

cheers for the link ian ill check it out :)

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:12 am
by duncan
Listerofsmeg wrote:dunc, i dont want the clear stuff ideally as it tends to go brittle and crack,

cheers for the link ian ill check it out :)
:lol: - thats why I didnt use it :D

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:16 am
by Fast Eddy
I use 5/8" (15.875mm) bore oil cooler hose for this application.
I have some on the shelf at

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:19 am
by Listerofsmeg
im gauging what i need first, you may be able to help as it happens if youve got an RB26!!

Im not 100% sure where the correct take off for the catch tank would be...or if there is multiple ones (top of the cam covers for example)..

any thoughts?


(im not local to you sadly, im over in herts..)

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:27 am
by Fast Eddy
Ok,
It is usual to link the two rocker cover outlets together (this can be done in various ways), block off the point where the breather goes to the intake pipe and then to a catchtank.
I also have nice red anodised billet aluminium catchtanks that go quite well with the rocker cover colour :-D

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:29 am
by Listerofsmeg
hehe, well ive already got the tank ;)

How much hose to you think id need then? allowing of course for the VTA bit under the car too...

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:38 am
by Fast Eddy
Lol, no sale for the tank then :roll:
I think you are about right with 2M mate.
How about a nice mini filter for the end of your vent pipe then for just