Provent 200 Question (2 Viewers)

[Hulsty]

Got my provent in for a few years now working fine in standard configuration, draining above sump level with a check valve

 

[DamoPeru]

I didn't have a check valve. Just a gravity feed to the pan.

I always assumed you'd need a check valve in almost any situation, as without one it could be just like driving around without the dipstick, but even that video says a checkvalve must be used when above the oil height.

 

[Dougal]

Thanks for posting the video, I hadn't yet looked into the proper return line configuration.

Are you guys with problems using a checkvalve on the returns?

No check valve here. Mine drains to the sump below oil level as instructed.

 

[Dougal]

I just drain whats in the return line 20 - 30 mil between oil changes.
Pics are long gone. Lost to the system..

Hamo

As I've said before. If you don't actually need an oil separator it will work fine.

I have this rock. It keeps tigers away.

 

[1HaytchZed]

Any update to this for mitigating the provent 200 use? I just put one on my 1hdt and I have oil present in the provent outlet to the air box after 12000 kms of use.
any other way to mitigate than the one proposed by @Dougal ?

 

[Dougal]

Any update to this for mitigating the provent 200 use? I just put one on my 1hdt and I have oil present in the provent outlet to the air box after 1000 kms of use.
any other way to mitigate than the one proposed by @Dougal ?

When you reverse the flow direction they work very well. Far better than as designed. I'm not aware of anyone modifying these in a different way to me.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

The Flashlube catch can seems to be designed like a backwards provent - found it good on the VDJ79, and the ranger has about 100k KM with the Process West separ8r. If you use the separ8r, make sure you get the internal filter that's stainless mesh rather than the 'foam' one as the foam breaks down.

If you've already got the provent, run it backwards.

 

[1HaytchZed]

So just reverse the inlet and outlet on the provent?
And keep the regular paper filter or get a stainless filter as well?

 

[1HaytchZed]

This video shows the relocation of the over pressurization valve and they sell a kit, would this help?

 

[1HaytchZed]

Ok, I reversed the inlet/outlet, lets see how it works, I installed the Provent 200 originally 12,000 kms ago.
Let's see how this effects the blowby.
Thanks all.

 

[DamoPeru]

Ok, I reversed the inlet/outlet, lets see how it works, I installed the Provent 200 originally 12,000 kms ago.
Let's see how this effects the blowby.
Thanks all.

Did you completely remove the valve or just switch the hoses? Berrima diesel have a catch can video explaining their cases of engine failure after reverse installs (without removing the valve).

 

[serenity]

Did you completely remove the valve or just switch the hoses? Berrima diesel have a catch can video explaining their cases of engine failure after reverse installs (without removing the valve).

You have to modify/remove the valve or you will have problems. Also avoid berrima.

Any update to this for mitigating the provent 200 use? I just put one on my 1hdt and I have oil present in the provent outlet to the air box after 12000 kms of use.
any other way to mitigate than the one proposed by @Dougal ?

I was running a reverse provent and I’ve just switched to the new ryco can. Haven’t put enough Ks on yet to determine its effectiveness.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

@serenity be interested in feedback on the Ryco in due course

 

[1HaytchZed]

Did you completely remove the valve or just switch the hoses? Berrima diesel have a catch can video explaining their cases of engine failure after reverse installs (without removing the valve).

shucks..
did not remove the valve. just reversed.
will search for video, thanks.

 

[1HaytchZed]

I may just buy the Ryco RCC351K. Anyone use this?

 

[serenity]

I may just buy the Ryco RCC351K. Anyone use this?

I’m using it, the kit is great quality but as I stated above I haven’t run it for long enough to know how well it works.