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colingordon · 03-02-2016, 11:17 AM

To people that own a RX catch can.... Is the bottom valve open or closed when the screw is all the way up (like closest the top of the can.

It is the little wing nut valve. When it is closest to the can is actually opened or closed?

I have been smelling burning oil and I think my can is actually opened instead of closed and dripping oil onto the front of my motor and burning up.

Thanks!

Pace · 03-02-2016, 01:55 PM

I do not remember the situation with the wing nut, but I did upgrade mine right away using this style:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308604

rberns · 03-02-2016, 02:01 PM

that would be in the open position.

PalmerGA · 03-02-2016, 02:12 PM

With the can properly installed, turned all the way counter-clockwise ("little wing nut valve" all the way up) is the OPEN position - that is to say, the "Drain" position. To close the valve (and not leak oily gunk out) turn it all the way clockwise or, all the way down. It's just the opposite of what you would think.

nyrfan · 03-02-2016, 02:17 PM

Just put your finger on the end of the tube, if you feel suction you know it's open.

NYJets77 · 03-04-2016, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pace

I do not remember the situation with the wing nut, but I did upgrade mine right away using this style:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308604

I did this also. it holds a little more volume of crud and the ball valve on the end makes it much easier to drain

03-02-2016, 11:17 AM	#1
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6, 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	RX Catch Can Question To people that own a RX catch can.... Is the bottom valve open or closed when the screw is all the way up (like closest the top of the can. It is the little wing nut valve. When it is closest to the can is actually opened or closed? I have been smelling burning oil and I think my can is actually opened instead of closed and dripping oil onto the front of my motor and burning up. Thanks! __________________

03-02-2016, 01:55 PM	#2
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	I do not remember the situation with the wing nut, but I did upgrade mine right away using this style: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308604 __________________ 11 2SS/RS

03-02-2016, 02:01 PM	#3
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	that would be in the open position. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

03-02-2016, 02:12 PM	#4
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	With the can properly installed, turned all the way counter-clockwise ("little wing nut valve" all the way up) is the OPEN position - that is to say, the "Drain" position. To close the valve (and not leak oily gunk out) turn it all the way clockwise or, all the way down. It's just the opposite of what you would think. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

03-02-2016, 02:17 PM	#5
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Just put your finger on the end of the tube, if you feel suction you know it's open. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389