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PCV catch can empty

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4K views 19 replies 8 participants last post by  Kaxe  
Something is definitely wrong. Is there a kink in your rubber hosing somewhere? Is there another blockage?

If you take the engine cover off it should be fairly easy to see. Mine collects quite a lot of oil, in not much mileage. You should have oil in there after 100 miles, let alone 5,000!
 
The Radium instructions are pretty good so I think you've got it right in your analysis of the botched installation.

"The hose connected to the PCV valve (i.e. breather plate) will route to the catch can top port. The catch can side port will route back to the intake manifold. Using the included 90 degree hose ends, measure the hoses and cut to length (if necessary)."


You certainly shouldn't be using the small pipe as shown in the photos - that should be removed ASAP!
You need a much longer run of hose to route from the PCV to the catch can, and then to the air intake (return).