[Litespeed]

Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

Where do they typically install their catch cans? If the Grimmspeed unit doesn't work out for me - I'll give it about 2-3 months - then I'll probably take a look at your solution. I'm just curious where they mount them. I had moved my engine harness cabling out of the way when I installed Crawford's AOS, so have the entire passenger side strut tower free, but it looks like I'd have to fab up a plate to join both catch cans together.

Planning for the future...just in case.

The passenger side strut tower is most common, in the area you mentioned. The kit comes with mounting brackets for the cans.

[sti2relaxxin]

Originally Posted by CrawfordPerformance.com

Another issue with the PVC valve is it will fail in time causing your crankcase to become pressurized during boosted situations.

I haven't read through all 50+ pages so I apologize if this has been addressed already but after how much use do the PCV valves typically begin to fail? Are they able to be replaced without removing the header? Great thread!

[Digitalfiend]

Originally Posted by sti2relaxxin

I haven't read through all 50+ pages so I apologize if this has been addressed already but after how much use do the PCV valves typically begin to fail? Are they able to be replaced without removing the header? Great thread!

The PCV valve is part of a T-connector that comes off the crankcase breather by the turbo. It is very easy to replace if you take the intercooler off and throttle body (4 bolts).

Here is what it looks like with the T-connector:



You can usually tell one is on the way out by shaking it. It should rattle freely. I replaced mine when I installed my Grimmspeed AOS and it wasn't rattling very much:

[WhiteRocket]

Found these two threads while browsing another forum!

New GrimmSpeed Air Oil Separator Installed - DirtyImpreza Forums

Crawford Air Oil Separator Problems Part 2 - DirtyImpreza Forums

[sti2relaxxin]

Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

Thanks DigitalFiend. Just looked it up on Subaruparts.com and was happy with the price; 6.95! My '07 has about 50K miles so I will be replacing this part.

[CrawfordPerformance.com]

Originally Posted by WhiteRocket

Found these two threads while browsing another forum!

New GrimmSpeed Air Oil Separator Installed - DirtyImpreza Forums

Crawford Air Oil Separator Problems Part 2 - DirtyImpreza Forums

It looks like the elbow coming out of your turbo had the drain line pinched shut in this photo?

[WhiteRocket]

not my photo

[CrawfordPerformance.com]

Originally Posted by WhiteRocket

not my photo

Sorry, does it look like the drain has been compromised to you?

[JZeezSTi]

Originally Posted by CrawfordPerformance.com

Sorry, does it look like the drain has been compromised to you?

In the interest of being reasonable. Theres no way to really tell how it was installed prior to the disassembly for the photo. But I understand what your trying to say. Youre just making an observation of the photo.

[kinder]

Originally Posted by sti2relaxxin

Thanks DigitalFiend. Just looked it up on Subaruparts.com and was happy with the price; 6.95! My '07 has about 50K miles so I will be replacing this part.

There is a "recall/ service" bulletin for PCV valves that relocates it here in Canada. I'm not sure if its replaced at teh same time.

Check to see if you're car is included. Has something to do with them freezing at very cold temps.