Powell Oil separator/PCV relocate
 

Anyone running a Powell oil separator that cleaned their valves and has an idea of what they look like now? I'm about to pick one of these up and I'm definitely interested in long time users. And how to plumb it? I haven't seen the whole kit just most of it but until I disassemble the packaging and see everything I'm just trying to get an idea of how complicated it is. Thanks!

Which kit are you getting v2 or v3

V3! Tapped and plugged intake manifold already

It's easy, I'm sure the guy you're getting it from can send you the install info.

Apparently I have the instructions but all words lol. Pictures help in situations like this. Cause the separator itself has many different ports.

If not Powell will be your best bet I'm sure he has instructions

Sadly I don't know what half of the terms mean in reference to the parts of the pcv system lol. 45 degree angle this 90 degree that. I'm sure I'll figure it out just looking for people who have installed it.

Maybe colodude can give you a hand

Colodude could take pics if he car wasn't at the shop. I'll try to remember to get some pics for you of my v2 setup and I'll point to where the intake pcv line ties into the system

Thanks everyone for the help. This is why I go here instead of FB groups :)

His car is at the shop a lot........

Like Eric I have the v2 kit which I got from "soxfan" . I don't have the intake, which I would love. I think maybe Tom or kmo has the same kit you do. The 45 and 90 are about the different angled fittings that you use. Let me know where you get bogged down and I may be able to help. John or Gloria could also send install instructions. John's instructions are always kind of made for someone who is a more experienced mechanic like he is and they don't always make as much sense to those that aren't.

It's been an unfortunate turn of events, but this is still from the blown oil line. The shop was busy over the last few months so it just recently went there.

Shame a $20 oil line caused all that. It's usually the little things that bite you.

I found colodude18 on FB and messaged him and he sent me a video of the routing! I remembered seeing his OZ Ultraleggras for sale here and FB and made the connection. Thanks all, still interested in long term users feedback :)

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k ill explain. the intake manifold line goes to the bottom port on separator via the supplied tee. the other end of the tee goes to the port on the valve cover that is on the passenger side. the stock port will have to be removed and it will have to be tapped 1/8 npt. use grease on the tap so that the shavings don't fall into the cover. best way I found to get stock fitting out is grab it with vice grip and hit vice grip with a hammer while holding on to it of course.

the top port of the separator goes to the port on the turbo. and obviously the port on the bottom of the separator will go to the new dipstick fitting.

So I need to tap the valve cover? This is the first I'm hearing of this.

Ya the separator uses a screw in line to the valve cover.

If anyone has any pictures on this I had no idea I needed to do this. I have the tap but I don't know what I need to do on the valve cover other than drill and tap?

I see the vacuum line now. Looked at the valve cover more. So once you get that braided line off, do you tap just inside it or do I have to cut it and then tap it?

You just tap the hole.....

After looking at the VC more I saw that I might just have to tap it and that's it. Thanks. Going to paint the VC while it's off for tapping.

You don't have to take it off to tap if you want to save yourself from work. I didn't, but I'm scared there's shavings from doing it that way.

After the intake mani is off it's only 10? VC bolts to get it off. So I'll take it off and walnut blast that too then paint it after I tap it. Extra 20 mins to ensure no shavings is worth it for me.

Why did u take it off to tap it? No need, just use grease on the tap, even if u do take it off u can't get shavings out from the backside if they fall in, they are in there for good. U screw the 1/8 npt to an6 fitting in the tapped hole. Use liquid Teflon or some kinda dealer on the fitting threads

i'm not doing anything yet. This is all getting my research done so when i take it apart to blast my valves and install it i'll take the VC off, scotch brite it, paint it, and tap it. getting all the things i need to do straight before i do anything so i dont get caught up in the procedure.

if ur gonna paint the valve cover, make sure u use a metal etching primer for best results.

Powell didn't mention that. Just said duplicolor and scotch brite to scuff it

Duplicolor will stick. It sticks to almost anything.

Professional paint shops will use some sort of direct to metal primer.

It chemically bites into the metal.

He told me to use it so I'm just passing it on. It does exactly what clueless said, bites into metal

I'll definitely do it that way then. Don't want to half ass it and have to redo it.

Just in case there are any others for whom a visual works better than a write-up, here is the video I shot for ThePanduuh!

Now I can't remember if I used a sealer on the fitting threads. Way to go for putting that in my head haha.

Lol ur welcome

Video is private, would need to make public.

Please help
 

I just picked up an 08 LNF, and it had this catch can in the trunk. I did post on a facebook group looking for help identifying it, and I was told this was a Powell Oil Separator v3, but got no help as far as install is concerned.

Under the hood, it looks like there is a line coming up from the dipstick and just goes to nowhere. I don't know what else I am missing, or where to mount this. Does anyone have an install sheet or a photo of one installed? It is a stock intake, if that is any help. I realize this is an old thread, but I am at a loss. Thanks in advance for any help.
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I have the Powell oil seperator, and have been running it for many years.

The line tapped to the dipstick tube is the return line - so that one is supposed to connect to the bottom of the catch can.

I am not sure which version mine is, but it looks like yours - it mounted to the right (passenger) side of the block - to a bolt boss reserved for an engine lift bracket that the LNF never had installed from the factory;
I actually found the ecotec lift brackets, and have one there, so my Powell oil separator mounting bracket is attached there on top of the lifting bracket.

This was a pretty pricey kit (not complaining, just saying) so I find it odd that it was left in the truck and possibly never fully installed.

I can get pictures of where the lines go if you like,

Thank you! Someone sent me the instructions but it is like reading a foreign language. I did see what you are talking about as far as where it is mounted, but if you have time for any pictures on where the lines go, I would be grateful!

I am absolutely happy to help.
I'll get something posted in the next day or so...
My car is high & dry with a no start that I am making my way to solving, and long story short, it's in an ideal situation for pictures...

Here we go;
The top line has a threaded end that goes to the valve cover - that's the line with the threaded end with a red plastic cover part in your picture;
The other line goes onto the turbo.

Don't mind the dirt (ect), my car has eclipsed 300,000km, and has been a daily driver since I bought it new.

If my memory serves me, the original line from the turbo goes to the valve cover, and this setup essentially goes in place of that line - and introduced a drain that goes to the dip stick tube.

This first picture is the ecotec lifting bracket (which I believe was NEVER installed on an LNF engine);
I have the bracket installed correctly here - it uses pretty standard 13mm bolts - you don't need this bracket, but I am pointing it out because I have it in the spot you need to use to mount this oil catch can.
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This is that same bracket location with the Powell oil catch can mounted.
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Now, this may seem like a cluttered picture, but i am actually focused on the bolt that is holding the line on the turbo (black end with the blue o-ring in your picture).
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This is the end that connects to the valve cover.
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If my memory serves me, I had to remove the valve cover (don't worry there is a reusable rubber gasket there) and tap this hole for the oil line.