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Zachlovesfood Enthusiast

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Hopefully you are not disappointed in order fulfillment. I ordered an E2-X on 22 Feb. Received shipment tracking info on 25 Feb. It did not ship until 03 Mar. FedEx says it will be delivered tomorrow, 08 Mar.

Almost 3 weeks, geez that's a wait... The sooner the better, but I'm definitely prepared to wait for a quality product. Thanks for the tip Martha!

 

 

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Elite Engineering Enthusiast

Elite Engineering

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Well, I went ahead and bought an Elite. Should ship out tomorrow (hopefully) and I'll be on my way with the install!

 

 

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Thank you for the order. We try to keep everything in stock for quick shipping. We typically ship all orders within 24-48 hours after receipt. Your order will ship tomorrow.

 

Thanks again!

 

Elite Engineering

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I dropped my truck off for some warranty work (shocks, loose driver's seat, etc) and the sales manager said my clean side separator was a "bad idea" and "could cause problems down the road" when referring to the bank-to-bank connection (see photo).

 

He mentioned that that type of system is only recommend for "long term/ high RPM type applications... such as towing". He also mentioned "by bypassing the PCV system, I no longer have any positive crankcase ventilation pressure".

 

I politely thanked him for his advice and input on the situation and went my way.

 

What all say the hive?

 

The more I read and learn, the more I start wondering why not take the cleanside separator that's put in place of the oil cap and add one to the front of each valve cover where the existing 5/8" connections are instead of connecting bank-to-bank.

 

It seems like it would be relatively easy to fit up the separators.

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The more I read and learn, the more I start wondering why not take the cleanside separator that's put in place of the oil cap and add one to the front of each valve cover where the existing 5/8" connections are instead of connecting bank-to-bank.

 

It seems like it would be relatively easy to fit up the separators.

I was thinking the same thing... i hope someone comes back with a reply on this, whats an extra $100..

Zachlovesfood Enthusiast

Zachlovesfood

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Thank you for the order. We try to keep everything in stock for quick shipping. We typically ship all orders within 24-48 hours after receipt. Your order will ship tomorrow.

 

Thanks again!

 

Elite Engineering

Hey Elite, got a shipping confirmation his morning, thanks for that! Just had one more question though. My truck already has 19,3xx miles on it, and I've ran E85 for more than 85% of that.

Some people are saying that the already built up materials inside there may start to dry up and fall off after I install the catch can, since the moisture will no longer be going in there to keep it sticking on.

Obviously if the build up dried up and fell off in a large enough chunk, it could be unpredictable.

Any thoughts on this?? The last thing I want is to install it and if that scenario plays out, it would give the dealer an excuse to blame the catch can for a malfunction...

 

 

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sensinitas Enthusiast

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Just installed my catch can and clean side separator today. To those with the separator - is yours kinda jiggly in the oil cap insert? Seems really loose...

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sensinitas Enthusiast

sensinitas

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Really...No response? This is the catch can thread, correct? Also PM'd elite and no response.

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Really...No response? This is the catch can thread, correct? Also PM'd elite and no response.

 

Sorry for the delay. The Clean Side Separator should be slightly loose to allow ease of removal, but not overlay loose.

sensinitas Enthusiast

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Sorry for the delay. The Clean Side Separator should be slightly loose to allow ease of removal, but not overlay loose.

 

Thanks guys. I just feel like the entire thing is jiggly. I suppose that's how it's supposed to be then.

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sensinitas Enthusiast

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First time emptying this thing today. Maybe 2k miles on it. Awfully watered down. Is this what the rest of yours looks like?

 

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LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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First time emptying this thing today. Maybe 2k miles on it. Awfully watered down. Is this what the rest of yours looks like?

 

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Usually more condensation the colder the weather is hence why it looks watered down
Snoringbear Enthusiast

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Usually more condensation the colder the weather is hence why it looks watered down

Yuck, looks like a head gasket leak to me.

sensinitas Enthusiast

sensinitas

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Yuck, looks like a head gasket leak to me.

 

Well that would be awesome considering this is a 2016 with only 9k miles on it

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