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HYDE16 REVIEWS FORGE MOTORSPORTS TRANSVERSE MKVI TSI OIL CATCH TANK [CATCH CAN] KIT
Over the weekend I spent an afternoon in my Man Cave garage installing my -Forge Motorsports Transverse TSI Oil Catch Tank [Catch Can] Kit-.
As usual, I’ve come to expect a very high level of quality with all Forge products. This is my third Forge product and all in all, I was very impressed with the much anticipated “Africa plate”, the high quality hoses & clamps and the detailed instructions. Everything always comes well packaged for safety and to make sure none of the parts arrive damaged.
As with my last -DIY MKVI FORGE MOTORSPORTS TWINTAKE - First DIY Pictorial- and -DIY MKVI FORGE MOTORSPORTS TWINCOOLER [INTERCOOLER] KIT - DIY Pictorial- reviews, I took a ton of pictures and posted them for each step.
Just like the Forge Motorsports Twincooler [Intercooler] kit, the –included instructions– for the Transverse TSI Oil Catch Tank [Catch Can] Kit were so clear I didn’t feel the need to repeat all of the steps and pictures. I did however take some pictures and discuss what I found.
Word of advice before install: As with any aftermarket kits, make sure to clean out the new piping. I used an air hose to blow out any possible debris inside the piping. I would even go as far to say scrub the pipes out with a soft nylon brush, soap and water to remove any dirt or debris. Blow out every piece with an air hose to remove water or packing debris.
Description from -Forge Motorsport Product Page-
Our kit is unquestionably the most comprehensive out of all of the currently available catch tank options. With no intentions of rushing to market with an incomplete offering, we spent significant amounts of time on every last detail of the kit, incorporating everything necessary to completely bypass the stock PCV system while actually providing increased operative function over the OEM design. The kit is recirculating in design so as to maintain emissions compliance, however, it will capture all of the blow-by gasses and vapors that would otherwise lead to deposits on the intake valves, thereby keeping the system clean and the engine performing optimally long-term.
The kit incorporates features such as:
- Hand-fabricated aluminum tank
- Maintenance free baffle design
- CNC machined billet aluminum PCV bypass plate ("Africa plate")
- Large 30 fl. oz. tank capacity
- Universal tank mounting bracket
- Stainless mounting steel hardware
- Clip-on intake manifold cap with 3 vacuum / boost references - Retains original engine cover mounting post location
- Black powder coated tank and bracket
- Hard anodized plate and manifold cap
- Sight glass to check tank fluid level
- Drain plug and crush washer
- Oil resistant flourosilicone lined molded hoses
- Stainless Steel hose clamps
- Optional Forge logo sticker
- Will work with aftermarket motor mounts
- Should work with most if not all TSI-specific aftermarket intake systems
Our kit is the first of its kind for the 2.0 TSI applications to include a component to completely bypass the redundant and failure prone OEM PCV assembly. The stock PCV assembly includes a system of check valves that can effectively cause a boost leak of pressure back into the crankcase when they fail. This assembly also deposits the water, fuel, and oil vapors back into the intake manifold leading directly to valve deposits that can inhibit airflow and power over time. Our plate completely replaces this OEM assembly, bypassing the intake manifold entirely which will minimize intake valve deposits as well as eliminate the potential for a boost leak the wrong way through the system. The plate still incorporates the necessary provisions for equalizing the crankcase pressure from the lower portion of the block with the valve cover, and it also features a strategically placed swiveling outlet fitting positioned at the ideal location for the venting of PCV gases to the tank. Another unique feature included with the kit is a double-o-ring sealed clip-on intake manifold cap with three available ports to source a vacuum/boost reference for various engine accessories, such as a boost gauge, bypass valve, or a water/methanol injection trigger. Any unused ports can be plugged with the included grub screws. This kit does require the removal of the noise pipe, if your vehicle is so equipped, and we will offer an optional hose and plug to accomplish this. If your car does not have a noise pipe, you do not need to worry about this. Or you may have already removed the pipe from your vehicle with parts purchased at your local hardware store, or perhaps you have used the OEM Tiguan upper intercooler pipe which bypasses this altogether.
Tools Required:
-T25 and T30 Torx drive bits
-7mm, 10mm, and 13mm sockets
-Flat-head screwdriver and Pliers
-3mm and 5mm Allen wrench or drive bit
-Blue colored, medium strength, Loc-Tite liquid thread locker
-Protective eye-wear and gloves are also recommended
Preparation:
-Please thoroughly read through and familiarize yourself with these instructions in their entirety prior to
beginning the installation process of any component. Please also ensure that the vehicle and engine have
cooled down sufficiently to avoid risking skin burns or other injury.
-If the vehicle is equipped with the OEM engine cover, this will need to be removed, simply by lifting up on the
corners of the cover.
What the Kit Contains:
Up-close Picture of the “Africa Plate”:
Over the weekend I spent an afternoon in my Man Cave garage installing my -Forge Motorsports Transverse TSI Oil Catch Tank [Catch Can] Kit-.
As usual, I’ve come to expect a very high level of quality with all Forge products. This is my third Forge product and all in all, I was very impressed with the much anticipated “Africa plate”, the high quality hoses & clamps and the detailed instructions. Everything always comes well packaged for safety and to make sure none of the parts arrive damaged.
As with my last -DIY MKVI FORGE MOTORSPORTS TWINTAKE - First DIY Pictorial- and -DIY MKVI FORGE MOTORSPORTS TWINCOOLER [INTERCOOLER] KIT - DIY Pictorial- reviews, I took a ton of pictures and posted them for each step.
Just like the Forge Motorsports Twincooler [Intercooler] kit, the –included instructions– for the Transverse TSI Oil Catch Tank [Catch Can] Kit were so clear I didn’t feel the need to repeat all of the steps and pictures. I did however take some pictures and discuss what I found.
Word of advice before install: As with any aftermarket kits, make sure to clean out the new piping. I used an air hose to blow out any possible debris inside the piping. I would even go as far to say scrub the pipes out with a soft nylon brush, soap and water to remove any dirt or debris. Blow out every piece with an air hose to remove water or packing debris.
Description from -Forge Motorsport Product Page-
Our kit is unquestionably the most comprehensive out of all of the currently available catch tank options. With no intentions of rushing to market with an incomplete offering, we spent significant amounts of time on every last detail of the kit, incorporating everything necessary to completely bypass the stock PCV system while actually providing increased operative function over the OEM design. The kit is recirculating in design so as to maintain emissions compliance, however, it will capture all of the blow-by gasses and vapors that would otherwise lead to deposits on the intake valves, thereby keeping the system clean and the engine performing optimally long-term.
The kit incorporates features such as:
- Hand-fabricated aluminum tank
- Maintenance free baffle design
- CNC machined billet aluminum PCV bypass plate ("Africa plate")
- Large 30 fl. oz. tank capacity
- Universal tank mounting bracket
- Stainless mounting steel hardware
- Clip-on intake manifold cap with 3 vacuum / boost references - Retains original engine cover mounting post location
- Black powder coated tank and bracket
- Hard anodized plate and manifold cap
- Sight glass to check tank fluid level
- Drain plug and crush washer
- Oil resistant flourosilicone lined molded hoses
- Stainless Steel hose clamps
- Optional Forge logo sticker
- Will work with aftermarket motor mounts
- Should work with most if not all TSI-specific aftermarket intake systems
Our kit is the first of its kind for the 2.0 TSI applications to include a component to completely bypass the redundant and failure prone OEM PCV assembly. The stock PCV assembly includes a system of check valves that can effectively cause a boost leak of pressure back into the crankcase when they fail. This assembly also deposits the water, fuel, and oil vapors back into the intake manifold leading directly to valve deposits that can inhibit airflow and power over time. Our plate completely replaces this OEM assembly, bypassing the intake manifold entirely which will minimize intake valve deposits as well as eliminate the potential for a boost leak the wrong way through the system. The plate still incorporates the necessary provisions for equalizing the crankcase pressure from the lower portion of the block with the valve cover, and it also features a strategically placed swiveling outlet fitting positioned at the ideal location for the venting of PCV gases to the tank. Another unique feature included with the kit is a double-o-ring sealed clip-on intake manifold cap with three available ports to source a vacuum/boost reference for various engine accessories, such as a boost gauge, bypass valve, or a water/methanol injection trigger. Any unused ports can be plugged with the included grub screws. This kit does require the removal of the noise pipe, if your vehicle is so equipped, and we will offer an optional hose and plug to accomplish this. If your car does not have a noise pipe, you do not need to worry about this. Or you may have already removed the pipe from your vehicle with parts purchased at your local hardware store, or perhaps you have used the OEM Tiguan upper intercooler pipe which bypasses this altogether.
Tools Required:
-T25 and T30 Torx drive bits
-7mm, 10mm, and 13mm sockets
-Flat-head screwdriver and Pliers
-3mm and 5mm Allen wrench or drive bit
-Blue colored, medium strength, Loc-Tite liquid thread locker
-Protective eye-wear and gloves are also recommended
Preparation:
-Please thoroughly read through and familiarize yourself with these instructions in their entirety prior to
beginning the installation process of any component. Please also ensure that the vehicle and engine have
cooled down sufficiently to avoid risking skin burns or other injury.
-If the vehicle is equipped with the OEM engine cover, this will need to be removed, simply by lifting up on the
corners of the cover.
What the Kit Contains:
Up-close Picture of the “Africa Plate”:
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