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CCV Mod fixed my oil leak?

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#1 ·
Alright hears the deal. When I got the truck I got a considerable discount from the stealership I got it from because it leaked a little oil (no larger than a qaurter overnight). Installed an intake, 4" exhaust, and a Dp Tuner and made absolutley no difference in the leak. About 2 weeks ago I did the CCV mod and was suprised at how much vapor/smoke comes out of the CCV ( now I understand why the vent is a 3/4 inch).
Prior to this I bought a UV dye kit for tracking down oil leaks which worked very well on a few gassers. The only area I found fresh dye was around the conection boots on the turbo pipes. Made sure all was tight and knocked out the CCV mod, when today I noticed my driveway was dry for once. It hasnt leaked for at least a week, as far as I can tell. Does this seem right?
Oh and two days ago I changed my oil to Rotella Synthetic ( which I figured, if anything, would make it leak more).
 
#2 ·
Has oil started blubbering out of the CCV pipe yet? I would expect that to leave a drip on the driveway as well. That is unless you used a catch can.
 
#3 ·
That isn't the right way to do the CCV Mod. and I doubt it has cured any oil leak. Unless of course the oil was coming from the saturated intake boots, which have filled the valley and is dripping down the back of the engine, I have seen this many times!! But there is a much better way to do the CCV mod and it won't drop any oil on your driveway. Here it is:

CCV Mod
 
#4 ·
NCHornet has a vested interest in that system right? People do seem to like it but the cummins company and even international just dump the pipe onto the ground don't they?
 
#6 ·
NC hornet system looks interesting. Photo on the page must be intentionally blurry but
searching the net I have found some clear photos of an installation. Looks like an
easy DIY mod for much less than $100, could get everything at lowes, an auto
parts store, and a few things from under the sink.
 
#8 ·
True on the DIY. I used ABS caps and a short section of pipe to accomplish the canister, which is loaded with SCOTCH BRITE pads. Mine is still routed to atmosphere after the canister, and Ive yet to see a single drop of oil out of the tube. I empty the oil from a t valve installed at the bottom of the canister every four or five months, and usually only get about a third of a cup. Thank you, drive through. Ah, and the smell. One must stand directly behind my Truck to even begin to smell anything, and even then its very light.
 
#10 ·
Let's see some pictures. I am obviously interested in doing the CCV mod without buying the 100$ kit. I think that there is more than one acceptable or "right" way to do it. Also show how you plugged the intake hole.

NC, it's only fair to come clean about your profits which are directly related to the number of folks who buy your kit. Not saying that you only recommend this kit as the "right way" or the "best way" because you stand to gain from that recommendation but we should all be informed and honest. You've obviously helped many many people on this forum and we all value your opinion enough to look past the profits, if we know about them. If you hide it, then it is, well, a little harder to look past it. I'm sorry if that offends you.
 
#11 ·
Highbeam,
I'm not hiding anything, I am following forum rules so if you don't like it, take it up with management!! I have done nothing but try and help you since you came on this forum. You second guess everyones advice that is given to you and as for me I am done with you. Anyone who has been on this forum for any time knows I am not here to sell anything. 99% of the threads I reply to have nothing to do with a CCV mod. In another thread you acuse Dirk and I have having the "my way or the highway" attitude when all we were doing was giving the proven facts" Your response is the same as it is here. "I don't want to spend that kind of money, there must be a better way of doing it for much cheaper, and I am going to find it" So go ahead and do your experimenting and when your 10K engine is puking oil out of every orfice and you wonder "What did I do" don't ask me, cuz I am not going to help you!! Forget about someone who puts the time and dollars into developing a mod, it's all about how we can copy it and do it cheaper!! That's fine with me, just don't come to me when your stuck on the family vacation due to one of your "cost saving" mods. I will refrain from saying how I really feel about you and your type as I have seen your type come and go over the years and you sir won't be around long. Go back to driving a Honda, or better yet a Kia.
I am checking out of this thread!!

NCH
 
#12 · (Edited)
Sorry, dude. You're obviously threatened when called out about your sales agenda. Also, many folks have had success with other methods than yours for this CCV but you didn't profit from them so certainly don't want to acknowledge that. I don't understand why you think that there is only one way to accopmlish something. You seem very narrow minded.

I am not new to forums and I have also seen your type. The type that thinks that they are god and really contributes nothing to the threads other than their single opinion, or vote, on a topic. You need to add value to your posts by explaining why your CCV mod is the best and also explaining why routing the CCV to atmosphere is not as good. Then people can choose to make an educated decision.
 
#13 · (Edited)
He wasn't saying that buying his is the only right way. He was using it as an example of what the right way is, and that's to use a catch can. Everyone here knows that he has that mod for sale. If you didn't, well that's where the research comes in, the explanations you seek have been answered multiple times. If you don't want to buy his mod, fine don't. Make it yourself, but there was no need to attack like that. I agree there is more than one way to skin a cat, but proper processes will be the same with minor variances being the differences between methods. Information was asked for, information was given and when said information wasn't the desired answer attacks were made. And before you attack me for backing him up, I don't have his mod nor will I buy it, but I do appreciate the information and research that has been contributed to this site. This is all just my opinion, of course.

And what's with the name calling? It's unnecessary and juvenile.
 
#17 ·
im not takin sides in this as i could really care less.. however i dont see how u think NCHORNET is trying to make money off this. due to the fact that the link takes you to STEALTH AUTOMOTIVE.. :dunno: and stealth auto is a good company ive ordered quite a few things from them.. but unless he has stock or something in the company i cant see where he would be making a profit off this
 
#14 ·
Agreed. He started the name calling. A honda driver? Sheesh.

NC's method is not a generic catch can but a specific product that vents back into the intake. Is that typical of all catch cans?
 
#16 · (Edited)
Well the catch can is to keep all the gunk and residue from simply spilling onto the ground and venting straight to the atmosphere. The venting back is to try and accomplish what the engineers were trying to do and that's to burn off the excessive fumes to help keep the air clean, his filters then returns. This is just based on things I've done researching similar issues here on the forum. I'm sure a DIY version could be made (probably why the pic is blurry) but to build one properly, one would need to find a non-restrictive yet functioning filter, plus you'd need to determine the right size hoses to permit proper air flow, it's more than just matching sizes. It's possible if you want to put forth the effort though.
 
#18 ·
I wasn't saying that at all, in fact I was saying quite the opposite.

I hope my explanation of how it works though was accurate to some degree.
 
#19 ·
ya what you said is understood completely and your right on big trucks it goes straight down to the ground.. but myself personally i hate seeing oil on the ground. even though that is right and you, i, and most truck people "know" that its just part of being a diesel truck so its fine. its the tree huggin prius driving pricks that try to give truck a bad rap because of things like this..
 
#21 ·
This thread was to determine if anyone had heard of the CCV mod eliminating a small oil leak. NOT to be told the wrong or right way to do it. International has routed excess crankase pressure to air on the 7.3 before which is good enough for me.
Lastly, it doesnt take an rocket scientist to determine who supplies those kits to Stealth. I could care less, nothing more than a popup to me. People try and sell you stuff hundreds of times a day. In this country advertisers run rampant, trying to make you feel like you need every little thing. Its up to the individual to sift through all the crap and make an educated choice.
 
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