Keep your intake clean! Ford Fiesta ST Oil Catch Can R&D by Mishimoto

[mercdank]

You can get nylon fittings and hoses at Home Depot and make your own drain kit for less than $10. That's what I'll be doing once mine arrives. I missed the sale though :-( no tracking for me yet.

 

[Stun a]

You can get nylon fittings and hoses at Home Depot and make your own drain kit for less than $10. That's what I'll be doing once mine arrives. I missed the sale though :-( no tracking for me yet.

Interested. Please elaborate.

 

[mishimoto1]

Got my can last night. Install was about 30 minutes. I tightened the screws that attach the can to the bracket to tight so when installed and I was fitting the lines they were off a bit. The only thing that seems kinda a pain is when I need to empty the can. The only easy way I found was to take the headlight out, if you don't you have no real way to get a hand in there to unscrew it.

I believe I mentioned this potential problem and solution, based on the proposed location. Still, it's only two fasteners and a clip. I also use a plastic lever to pop the headlight back into place along the body line.

Thank you for your feedback and suggestion! There are multiple ways of emptying this catch can so that the user can choose the best way that works for their Fiesta. Removing the headlight would give you full access to the side of the can and adding a drain kit would certainly make emptying a bit easier in this small engine bay.
-Sara

 

[Stun a]

Just finished installing mine. Pretty straightforward install following the video instructions.

I have a minor concern about the inlet hose rubbing the engine at the 90 degree bend. They are slightly touching, so something to watch out for. Also, the two tiny screws that hold on the can to the bracket are, well, tiny. The bracket is flexible enough that it is bending slightly under the tension of the hoses.

 

[Stun a]

I was able to resolve the hose rubbing issue (pictured above). I loosened the motor mount nuts, and shifted the bracket away from the engine (there is ~3mm of wiggle room). Now I've got bout 2-3mm gap between the hose and the engine, so there should be no rubbing.

Word to the wise: when installing the bracket/catch can onto the motor mount, the catch can as far from the engine as possible while tightening the motor mount nuts, this will ensure you don't have the rubbing issue.

 

[Chris G]

I'm having a hard time with the OEM connectors. Even after watching the video I can't get them off. Help?

 

[lemons6245]

It took me a minute but you pull away from the connector and pull off. it will come right off. Its the same way you take off the mishimoto ones.

 

[Stun a]

I'm having a hard time with the OEM connectors. Even after watching the video I can't get them off. Help?

You have to pinch the sides of the connector while wigglingand pulling it slightly. Doesn't require very much force, don't break it.

 

[marc89gti]

I was able to resolve the hose rubbing issue (pictured above). I loosened the motor mount nuts, and shifted the bracket away from the engine (there is ~3mm of wiggle room). Now I've got bout 2-3mm gap between the hose and the engine, so there should be no rubbing.

Word to the wise: when installing the bracket/catch can onto the motor mount, the catch can as far from the engine as possible while tightening the motor mount nuts, this will ensure you don't have the rubbing issue.

Thanks for the tip just re-adjusted mine too

 

[lemons6245]

I went out this morning to check my can and noticed one of the screws holding the can to the bracket to be missing. I tightened them down tight be not excessive. Does anybody know the size of those screws?

 

[Siestarider]

I installed mine today, took can apart first to make sure I could, found it was very tight, O ring jammed crooked, so corrected before mounting so it is hand-tight firm. I believe I will be able to reach in and spin it off by hand now.

My intake hose also touches the head, thanks for tip Stun a.

Had to go buy an 18 mm deep socket today, could not believe I did not have one, but nothing else works. $10 for one socket made me cringe. Sunday afternoon you take what you can find.

 

[mishimoto1]

Just finished installing mine. Pretty straightforward install following the video instructions.

I have a minor concern about the inlet hose rubbing the engine at the 90 degree bend. They are slightly touching, so something to watch out for. Also, the two tiny screws that hold on the can to the bracket are, well, tiny. The bracket is flexible enough that it is bending slightly under the tension of the hoses.

I was able to resolve the hose rubbing issue (pictured above). I loosened the motor mount nuts, and shifted the bracket away from the engine (there is ~3mm of wiggle room). Now I've got bout 2-3mm gap between the hose and the engine, so there should be no rubbing.

Word to the wise: when installing the bracket/catch can onto the motor mount, the catch can as far from the engine as possible while tightening the motor mount nuts, this will ensure you don't have the rubbing issue.

Thank you for the advice and photos!

I went out this morning to check my can and noticed one of the screws holding the can to the bracket to be missing. I tightened them down tight be not excessive. Does anybody know the size of those screws?

You can contact our customer service team if you would like to order this hardware to replace the one that was lost. They are available at 1877GOMISHI from 10am to 6pm EST. Let me know if you need any additional assistance with this!
-Sara

 

[Mr.Franchise009]

Yes I also noticed the can is so tight. I am still trying to get it lose.

 

[Siestarider]

I had to (carefully) use a vise to open mine first time.

 

[mishimoto1]

Yes I also noticed the can is so tight. I am still trying to get it lose.

I had to (carefully) use a vise to open mine first time.

Yes, the can comes pre-tightened to the lid and can sometimes be hard to crack loose the first time. We would not suggest the use of a vice as it may damage the can, but we found that attaching the bracket to the can or using another type of leverage will help the can break loose from the lid a bit easier so you can check out those cool internals!
-Sara

 

[Etyrnus]

I was able to open the can by hand, just took a little effort. I need to find a deep 18mm and my extension now so I can install mine...sigh...

 

[Stun a]

I removed the can from the lid before installing it. I was surprised at how much effort was required. I assumed it was due to the o-ring, but I could be wrong. Anyway, when reassembling I sprayed a little Tri-Flo teflon lubricant on the threads. Went back together very easily.

 

[Savant]

Woah it is tight!.. No probs though with the bracket attached

 

[mishimoto1]

I removed the can from the lid before installing it. I was surprised at how much effort was required. I assumed it was due to the o-ring, but I could be wrong. Anyway, when reassembling I sprayed a little Tri-Flo teflon lubricant on the threads. Went back together very easily.

Woah it is tight!.. No probs though with the bracket attached

I was able to open the can by hand, just took a little effort. I need to find a deep 18mm and my extension now so I can install mine...sigh...

The tools are never there when you need them! Thanks for the feedback guys, glad you have (or are about to have) your catch cans installed!
-Sara

 

[mercdank]

Mishimoto, can you please definitively confirm which is the appropriate sized check valve for use with these silicon hoses?
Boomba 3/8" Check Valve
Boomba 1/2" Check Valve