Catch can for the 3.0

Rusty59! said:
VSE catch can ordered. Should be here within a week.
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Report back how your install goes. Tuck a fluffy towel into the area right next to the battery and below the spot where you are working you can retrieve the nut if you drop it. (it is a tight spot to get your hand into) The spring clamp on the curved hose is a PITA. I finally gave up and used a screw clamp. Don't waste your $ on the special clamp tool.
 
NeilP said:
Report back how your install goes. Tuck a fluffy towel into the area right next to the battery and below the spot where you are working you can retrieve the nut if you drop it. (it is a tight spot to get your hand into) The spring clamp on the curved hose is a PITA. I finally gave up and used a screw clamp. Don't waste your $ on the special clamp tool.
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I’m thinking I might use the heat shrink clamps. I’ve used them on my Camaro and they work well. Just a matter of access. We’ll see.
 
Called VSE about my catch can. They are behind and it will be 6 more weeks. It’s been 4 weeks since I ordered.
 
Rusty59! said:
Called VSE about my catch can. They are behind and it will be 6 more weeks. It’s been 4 weeks since I ordered.
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Evidently, they didn't expect such demand.
 
Catch can installed. No easy task but don’t rush it I did buy a pair of clamp pliers which worked well. Everything is a tight fit. I took the two fittings off the catch can which made it easier to install. Hose clamps are a pain but I used the supplied ones.
 

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Will a catch can void any warranty? I just bought a 2024 AT4 and think the catch can is crucial.
 
I know some of you’ll have seen this kit already, but if you haven’t then you should check it out.

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2020-2024 GM 3.0l Duramax LM2/ LZ0 Oil Catch Can Kit | eBay

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Rusty59! said:
Catch can installed. No easy task but don’t rush it I did buy a pair of clamp pliers which worked well. Everything is a tight fit. I took the two fittings off the catch can which made it easier to install. Hose clamps are a pain but I used the supplied ones.
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Drained the catch can today. It had roughly 3 or 4 ounces of milky looking oil/water in it. I guess it’s working!
I need to run a longer hose down under the truck to make draining it easier.
 
H82looz said:
You have to be really careful with catch cans in sub zero temps, they can really cause a lot of issues/problems and really have to be engineered right for those conditions.
I have not seen any good ones at the moment, but we are all here to learn so maybe someone else has.
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Why is that?

I've had the VSE CC installed since August with no issues until recently. Now that we are hitting freezing temps, I'm getting the P04DB on cold, (below freezing) starts. When I drain the can, it's 98-99% water. Truck has just over 11k miles. I'm guessing a sensor is icing up? It will sometimes happen when pulling a load below freezing for long stretches as well, which I would think would kill that theory as the engine bay should be plenty warm enough at operating temps.

Anyone else experiencing something similar?

2024 LZO
 
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