MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: tommygti on January 04, 2013, 02:03:24 am

Title: How do you clean a catch can?
Post by: tommygti on January 04, 2013, 02:03:24 am

I have a bsh catch can. How would you recommend cleaning it fully rather than just draining it. I do not want to use any chemicals that will damage the engine as the vapour is returned to the crankcase from the catch can.

Title: Re: How do you clean a catch can?
Post by: jimojameso on January 04, 2013, 06:57:20 am

Clean with wd40!  :happy2:

Title: Re: How do you clean a catch can?
Post by: bigmig95 on January 04, 2013, 09:33:16 am

Get some of this.  IMO Best oil and general cleaner I've ever used, evaporates off and leaves no residue.  Been using it on engines for years.

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Title: Re: How do you clean a catch can?
Post by: bacillus on January 04, 2013, 09:49:16 am

After totally draining mine I rinse/flush it with boiling water then leave it to dry out.   :smiley:

Title: Re: How do you clean a catch can?
Post by: fab5freddy on January 04, 2013, 11:00:58 pm

Quote from: bacillus on January 04, 2013, 09:49:16 am

After totally draining mine I rinse/flush it with boiling water then leave it to dry out.   :smiley:

X2

Title: Re: How do you clean a catch can?
Post by: vRSAlex on January 06, 2013, 09:36:44 am

Take the catch can off, drain, then spray brake cleaner into it, shake, drain and repeat.  The cleaner will evaporate very quickly leaving no waiting.