Catch can installed but I am still smoking

[Death-From-A-Mile]

Well this will be a worth while mod regardless. There was some oil in my intake manifold, however this has not solved my smoking issue. When driving I still dont smoke, just at idle after 30 seconds or so. I am going to throw my 2nd cat back on tonight to see what happens. If it masks it I wouldnt be totally upset.....I am taking it in to the dealership once I remove my MBC.

[ptperformance]

Hmm, I was thinking that would have fixed it but... not the case. That sucks. Oh well at least Mazda knows about the problem. I hope they take care of you. If not hit me up, we can get you taken care of with a rebuild.

[Death-From-A-Mile]

Yeah how much would we be looking at if we did a rebuild with a little "extra" work put into it? Would it be possible to do this using my current turbo for a core exchange or would you need mine to rebuild? I am gonna see what the dealer says on Saturday. I am expecting bad things for some reason. I called them and asked if any other MS3s have been in with smoking turbos and he said no. I told him I have aftermarket parts on there, exhaust and intake. He said it should smoke regardless of my mods, maybe he knows more then I think. We will see, I will let you know! Hey did you guys receive the ETS TMIC units in yet?

Maybe I should give this more time, I guess its possible there is some oil residue left in there that wasnt cleaned all the way out. I should just let it run for awhile and see what happens.

[Haltech]

How long did you drive it with the new can installed? Give it a couple hundred miles and see what happens.

[ptperformance]

Originally Posted by IDRVSLO Yeah how much would we be looking at if we did a rebuild with a little "extra" work put into it? Would it be possible to do this using my current turbo for a core exchange or would you need mine to rebuild? I am gonna see what the dealer says on Saturday. I am expecting bad things for some reason. I called them and asked if any other MS3s have been in with smoking turbos and he said no. I told him I have aftermarket parts on there, exhaust and intake. He said it should smoke regardless of my mods, maybe he knows more then I think. We will see, I will let you know! Hey did you guys receive the ETS TMIC units in yet? Maybe I should give this more time, I guess its possible there is some oil residue left in there that wasnt cleaned all the way out. I should just let it run for awhile and see what happens.

I only have 3 cores right now and they are all tied up. I would need yours but I have another on the way so that should be something we can set aside for you if you don't mind using another turbo. A simple rebuild with exhaust clipping should only set you back around $300 or so.

Not yet but I have been told they are on the way.

Give it some time but make sure you watch your oil level and if it gets worse you will have to quit driving it or the bearings will be toast. Either way you know my number and we can figure something out if it really starts to bother you.

[Death-From-A-Mile]

On the way, ha I trust ETS and there estimates about this much.................. notice that blank space. 300 wouldnt be bad at all. I would have a really tough time giving you my turbo first because this is my only car. I will see what happens, if it gets worse you will be getting a call. Please let me know when you do get that other core in though. I might just jump on it then.

Haha did you bet away all of your casino cash? I did the same.....bbbooooooooo!

[Death-From-A-Mile]

I will take that advice Haltech, thanks!

[ptperformance]

Originally Posted by IDRVSLO On the way, ha I trust ETS and there estimates about this much.................. notice that blank space. 300 wouldnt be bad at all. I would have a really tough time giving you my turbo first because this is my only car. I will see what happens, if it gets worse you will be getting a call. Please let me know when you do get that other core in though. I might just jump on it then. Haha did you bet away all of your casino cash? I did the same.....bbbooooooooo!

Thats funny you caught the cash in my account, yes black jack owns me.

ETS does seem to have a problem with delivery dates but thats why I order 4 or 5 at a time and try to keep them on the shelf.

Keep me posted on the turbo, if need be we can figure something out.

[Haltech]

Originally Posted by IDRVSLO I will take that advice Haltech, thanks!

We are both in the same boat...

You guys need a loan? lol

[Death-From-A-Mile]

Ummm heck yeah.....do I have to pay you back?

EDIT damn I am rolling in the cash!!! Woo hoo!

EDITx2 damn I am broke!!! Screw you black jack stop owning me!!!

[whoosh@Realtune]

you must have taken this pic before starting the car as your clear hose is still clear
drive it for a few hundred miles and look again, and empty your can>it's not pretty
The only slight disadvantage you have with your set up is IIRC the Greddy cans are empty (no baffle or filtering media) and will not "catch" as much as an OCC that does
Either way, it will catch the majority
I know because I've had both types
Just to confirm
One line is coming from your actual PCV valve under the intake to the OCC then from the OCC to the under isde of the intake mani on the vacuum port?
From the pic it looks as if one of your lines goes off in the wrong direction...just trying to help

as an aside,
I truly think that there are some smoking issues related to the oil in the intake tract but on the flip side there are smoking cars due to failing turbo seals
This mod was tested and found while doing my VCTS removal to reduce or eliminate the oil contamination inside your intake mani from both the poorly designed Mazda PCV system and the EGR

[winniep]

#1. I went to my dealer for my seals issue and was honest about my mods. We talked for about 15 mins or so and he told me he has no problem fixixng my smoking turbo. He said this is the first he has heard of it, but if it is a problem, warranty fix. On the flipside, he said DO NOT bring your car to me modded. Revert it to stock because he will have to get authorization from Mazda, reps will come out, yada yada yada...... So if I go back to stock, he will fix it. Well, it didn't smoke when I was stock. I know eventually it will (maybe 25K or so miles), but to me, it just wasn't worth the hastle of undoing all I have done. I plan on going big turbo (or possibly rebuilt) eventually anyway, so I have decided to live with the smoke for now. As far as I know the only thing it is hurting is my pride.......

#2. More info on EGR elimination mod please. Does it throw a CEL?

#3. Could someone PM me a link on the proper route for the oil CC on our cars?

[ptperformance]

Originally Posted by winniep #1. I went to my dealer for my seals issue and was honest about my mods. We talked for about 15 mins or so and he told me he has no problem fixixng my smoking turbo. He said this is the first he has heard of it, but if it is a problem, warranty fix. On the flipside, he said DO NOT bring your car to me modded. Revert it to stock because he will have to get authorization from Mazda, reps will come out, yada yada yada...... So if I go back to stock, he will fix it. Well, it didn't smoke when I was stock. I know eventually it will (maybe 25K or so miles), but to me, it just wasn't worth the hastle of undoing all I have done. I plan on going big turbo (or possibly rebuilt) eventually anyway, so I have decided to live with the smoke for now. As far as I know the only thing it is hurting is my pride....... #2. More info on EGR elimination mod please. Does it throw a CEL? #3. Could someone PM me a link on the proper route for the oil CC on our cars?

EGR mod doesn't set a CEL.

You didn't get a very good CC (sorry to tell you that the $100 + you spent was not good). So no mater how you run it the vapors are still going to get into the motor.

[ptperformance]

Good deal that the dealer is going to take care of you, if it comes down to it I will also just not for free.

[Death-From-A-Mile]

Yeah the CC isnt the best but I got it used for 30 dollars. I will replace it later if need be. The biggest deal for me was having all of the plumbing done and it mounted the right way. I was expecting to see more oil in my CC by now but nothing but a few drops. I am believing more and more that my seals are bad. PLEASE MAZDA MAKE THIS RIGHT

[ptperformance]

Originally Posted by IDRVSLO Yeah the CC isnt the best but I got it used for 30 dollars. I will replace it later if need be. The biggest deal for me was having all of the plumbing done and it mounted the right way. I was expecting to see more oil in my CC by now but nothing but a few drops. I am believing more and more that my seals are bad. PLEASE MAZDA MAKE THIS RIGHT

I still think your system if full of oil. Give it a few days and give me a week to get the CV all figured out.

[whoosh@Realtune]

Originally Posted by ptperformance I still think your system if full of oil. Give it a few days and give me a week to get the CV all figured out.

way ahead of you
just like with the ported intake, t-inlet, volume mod, EGR delete plates(gave them to people 30+ people to be exact), etc etc etc
I guess I need to start a business

if we were break dancing in the 80's
you'd be "biting" my moves bub

like it or not>I'm correct

[whoosh@Realtune]

Originally Posted by ptperformance EGR mod doesn't set a CEL.

uh, yes it will
it will give you a pending for low EGR flow
if you have a DH
if you have a crappy code reader, then you will not see one

[TRU-BOOST]

as long as the can is baffled it should be fine. i agree that you should drive it a while and see what happens. you should also pick up a check valve.

[dadasracecar]

EVERY time i empty my can a watery gas smelling liquid comes out. EVERY time.

[Haltech]

Proof that theres fuel in the oil i would imagine.

[Laloosh]

hence the reason i run rl 5w-40 oil that is specefically made for engine with fuel contamination problems