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Old 21 May 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Afternoon folks.

Last Friday I had a catch tank fitted. Been smelling oil in the cabin ever since, so today being bored at work I thought I'd check it out. Looks like it's been leaking from the top somewhere, although it's not full. Creamy oil/water mix all over the shop!

Any quick way of cleaning it up? Anyone suggest a good way to seal the pipes so it can't leak from there? (just using breather pipes).

And anyone fitted one in a hawkeye? Any suggestions on where to fit it? It's a nightmare, no space!

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Old 21 May 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Managed to liberate some hose from work...seems to fit perfect. How do I run it behind the cabin to avoid the smells?

Which is the best path? Cheers
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mine runs down the rear of the engine bay and runs along side the chassis leg on the passenger side.
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How long pipe do you think I'll need approx? Also, what's the advantage of venting to atmosphere?
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My vent to atmosphere pipe is around 2 metres long running from the catch can to virtually the rear wheels along the underfloor.

I am surprised that the can was full or leaking.
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