Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Maintenance Anyone ever install an Oil Separator in a CSVT?

I'm thinking it would help on the high idle problems these cars sometimes have.

Steeda Autosports Catalog
Oil Separator 555-3710 Steeda Oil Separator - Fits '79 - '04
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The Steeda oil separator plugs into the PCV hose
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The kit includes the oil separator, connecting hoses, a mounting bracket
http://www.steeda.com/store/-catalog/555-3710.htm - 9.14k


Steeda Oil Separator

555-3710 Steeda Oil Separator - Fits '79 - '04 $69.95
Steeda's oil separator kit reduces detonation, oil burning and deposits on the valves by removing oil drawn through the PCV system before it can contaminate the intake charge.

Excess crankcase pressure (sometimes known as "blow-by") is vented from the crankcase through the PCV system, where it is drawn into the intake manifold and returned by the engine. This re circulated air contains aerated oil from the crankcase which is burned by the engine. Supercharged, nitrous boosted and high mileage engines often draw excessive amounts of oil into the engine through the PCV system. The Steeda oil separator plugs into the PCV hose between the PCV valve and the intake manifold and removes aerated oil from the re circulated air and collects it in a tube that can be drained and recycled.

The kit includes the oil separator, connecting hoses, a mounting bracket and hardware. Instructions for installation on a '03-04 Cobra are included, but the kit can be used on any vehicle.
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Yes they have. Somewhat Common mod. I have an identical one for my 2000 SVT sourced from SP Motorsports.

Helps keep the secondaries clean.

They cost just a few bucks to make from parts at lowes/home depot.

Don't order it from Steeda. You can make the same thing for under $20 at Home Depot or Lowes.


Personally, those little filters have not worked for me. They block some but not most of the oil. Do a search on oil separators (or seperators, not everyone can spell). Look for info on the PVC separator.

I just built and installed one last week, so I can't comment on how well it works compared to the little one. But it was also under $20 to make.

hey could you give me a how to on how to make one if that would be possible.

thanks phil

How do you clean it?

if you are refering to the one in the instructions that I posted you take the plastic scrubbers out and wash them, on the Steeda one or one you can get from Home Depot you take the bowl off and drain the oil and clean ...


almost forgot for the one on the instructions I posted there is a drain in the bottom