Nugi
Nugi Reader
1/8/19 2:32 p.m.

I recently installed a catch can on the new car, because (non-turbo) GDI paranoia. All the reviews said the hoses that came with the kit stunk to heck, and to get some fuel/pcv hose to replace it before install. They stunk out of the box, so I tossed em. Then I got some good ol' made in the u s of a 3/8" 'Fuel/PCV' hose, and did it up right. Or so I thought. 

Now here it is, 2 weeks later, and I start smelling gas fumes in the new car. Oh berk no. Finally get it home after a nervous day of driving and (thankfully) its clearly the hose reeking. I can touch the outside, even uphill from the engine, and come away with a hard to remove greasy stink. 

I even looked at a different kit, and reviews say they begin to stink too!

Question is, what do I use here? Am I missing some critical component of spec'ing hoses? My first instinct is to go silicone, but i read they are not fully oil/fuel safe, even though many kits come with them. The catch can specifically deals with the lightest, and most volatile vaporized oil and fuel, at least in theory. Is there a brand that makes hoses that won't stink after a while? The oem seemed to work, but is not physically long enough for my can placement. Any and all guidance, and or similar lamentation is welcome. 

 

MINIzguy
MINIzguy HalfDork
1/8/19 2:41 p.m.

Silicone will smell and weep. SAE J30R7 rated fuel hose is the right stuff.

rslifkin
rslifkin UltraDork
1/8/19 3:19 p.m.

I've always used trans cooler hose for catch cans with good results.  

NordicSaab
NordicSaab Dork
1/8/19 3:25 p.m.

Go to a hydraulic repair shop and see if they have anything with a similar ID. Hydraulic hose is pretty much indestructable. 

alfadriver
alfadriver MegaDork
1/8/19 4:01 p.m.

Take the system off, and you will be all set. NA cars have better PVC systems, and not all DI cars have intake deposit problems. 

Nugi
Nugi Reader
1/8/19 4:23 p.m.

Good suggestions on the J30R7, and Hydro hoses as a backup. Will give those a shot. 

Also thanks for confirming my silly-cone suspicions.

In reply to alfadriver :

I am not a huge fan of cans, but I have seen more buildup already in this engine than I like. Make no mistake, going back stock is my fallback, along with a CRC valve cleaning in-a-can every 25k. 

 

 

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