Provent / catchcan fitment kits.

[sn809]

Lol. Just google "battery replacement passat". So many ppl have stated they loose their ECU settings. I am trying yo get in touch with Greg to see if I can get some professional help before my trip.

I am thinking of getting a jumper cable and keeping that connected to the battery while I remove it and install the provent.

[Transporter]

I use small 12V/7AH SLA battery connected to battery positive in the fusebox in the engine bay and negative to the chassis, while swapping the batteries, just make sure you have ignition key out and everything in the car switched off.

[Greg Roles]

Lol. Just google "battery replacement passat". So many ppl have stated they loose their ECU settings. I am trying yo get in touch with Greg to see if I can get some professional help before my trip.

I am thinking of getting a jumper cable and keeping that connected to the battery while I remove it and install the provent.

Sorry I missed your call, been a full on day, sitting here on the forums is a quick relaxation break. Best to respond publically for future readers. I don't do installs at this stage, I'm not a mechanic, and can't be liable for anything that may go wrong, however unlikely. Sure I can do it, but can't risk my fledgling company. I do plan to have a mechanic at the shop, and they can cover this sort of thing, and are qualified to do so. Happy to advise and show people what to do, but hands on other peoples cars myself, not so much. I'm heavily insured for tuning for instance, doubt an unqualified mecahnic would get mechanical cover!

Why are you moving the battery? Is it not easier to remove the intake tube where the space below is anyway? Some Torx screws and the whole top lifts off the airbox, and the MAF unbolts, one strong circle clamp and the part is out of the way....

[sn809]

Yeah. Thanks and no dramas re the install. Hmmm I suppose it will be easier to move the Air vent pipe. So the question is does removing the filter cause problems?? I know petrol cars have no isssues but CNG (Overseas experience but a car is a car.) cars have to be retuned.

Transporter thanks for the tip re the battery removal. Have filed it away for future reference.

[Greg Roles]

Mate I'm returning a few calls now, will give you a bell, but removing the intake does not affect the car in any way - so long as you put it back together the same way. Heck mine has been off hundreds of times....and is no nothing like stock!

[Gigitt]

You do get more space to work in there when the battery is out... but Air intake is alot easier to pull out and put back in when you have only the car you are working on and have to get more from Bunnings to get it all to work! I made like 4 trips!

Tip: Put a clean rag in the intake pipes after you remove them - both the pipe you remove and the openeing you have to the engine... keeps the bugs and crap out... just remomber to pull rags out before refitting pipes.

[jazd]

Crap. I need a power source for the battery apparently while I mess around with the Privent install

WTF why? Just pull the thing.

[Gigitt]

some people are anal about loosing their trip couter and uber consumption

[PranK]

and have to get more from Bunnings to get it all to work! I made like 4 trips!

Easily the most irritating thing when working on a car.

[Transporter]

some people are anal about loosing their trip couter and uber consumption

Not only that. The airbag fault will need to be reset with the scanner. So for some it's better if they keep the voltage in the system when the battery is out.

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[jazd]

Not only that. The airbag fault will need to be reset with the scanner. So for some it's better if they keep the voltage in the system when the battery is out.

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Really what models get an airbag fault? I haven't ever seen one on mine.

[getjet]

Really what models get an airbag fault? I haven't ever seen one on mine.

Cant say i have either.

I've always been taught to disconnect the battery if Im working under the hood

[Gigitt]

Really what models get an airbag fault? I haven't ever seen one on mine.

The possiblility is there - on my Mk3 Golf TDI it happened when I disconnected the battery once but not since - This one time was hence why I bought a Vag-Com (VCDS) cable!!!!

On My 2011 Mk5 Jetta, We diconnected the Battery then Swapped over a Mk6 GTI Steering Wheel with Paddles and Different Airbag... and Aigbag light did not come on.

Go figure!

[sn809]

Couldnt do it. Althpugh the provent and the tubes got connected I couldnot find a proper support for it. Will have to get someechanic to do it after the trip.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions and help

[Gigitt]

Greg... I have an Idea for a Sump Return for the Provent and wanted your input.

Because I cannot use your method as my Provent is mounted lower than the oil filer, I have been toying with the idea of a drain directly to the sump.

1) Either a CNC'd 20mm spacer for the TEMP [strikethu](or Oil Level sensor)[/strikethu] that is on the back of the sump (125TDI) . Drill and Tap a barbed fitting on the side to attach a hose to and then the Provent one way valve... but this is the expensive option and don't know if it alter the sensors functionality.

Better option... I have just purchased some Fumoto Oil Drain Valves for my VW cars... now here is what I'm thinking.

2) Add the Long Fumoto Adapter (25mm) between sump and Fumoto valve... 25mm is enough space to drill and tap the adapter and add a brass barbed fitting here without compromising the threads of the Valve inside where the adapter screws in. Also probably braze or silver solder in place to handle the pressure so it does not leak. It is much lower than the Temp/Oil Level sensor.

To do it you 1st have to test fit the adapter and mark which side to drill the hole for the barbed fitting.

What are your thoughts on 2)

Cheers

[updates]
Did an oil change and took a good look under the car.
Installed the Fumoto oil valve but had to use an adapter due the sump plub being slightly resessed. Had to double copper washer the adapter so as to bring the valve tap to 11, oclock other wise it was sitting 6 o'clock and lower than the sump.

1) seems to be a temp sensor not a oil level sensor as it is at the botom rear of the sump

2) the oil gets mighty hot need to malke sure that the hose is capable of holding hot oil mixture.
also thought about brazing a copper pipe to the adapter to bring the hose mounting point above the oil level.
there seems to be plenty of room behind the sump... issues are clearence from engine movement and also keeping the pipes and hoses away from the exhaust which it nearly right above the sump plug.