I purchased a 05 Liberty CRD in August of 09 with 32K. I was reading this forum for quite sometime before my purchase and have obtained some sound advice and direction. This is the first american vehicle I have owned. While I am not particularly impressed with the build quality, it has served me well so far and is fun to drive. I purchased the vehicle because I was looking for something I could drive everyday that got good MPG and could tow a trailer/racecar when needed. Well the Jeep has proven to be the best compromise!
One of the things I have done is installed a homemade provent. I know, I know, another one... Well I thought this was easy, quick, effective and cheap. So here goes.
You will need
QTY 1. Aluminum water bottle. They seem to be the "in" thing now, approximately 16oz with 3/4 threaded cap, which is what most have.
1. 3/4 poly barbed T
1. 3/4 poly MPT X Barb
1. 3/4 FPT X Barb 90 degree
1. 3/4 brass nipple
1. 1/2" X 6" SCH 40 PVC pipe
1. PCV valve or 3/4 pressure relief vale rated for 1PSI like this http://straval.com/catlist-relief-valves/rva-05
1. Ball valve. I used a wagner that had 3/8 thread by quick connect. Think water line for ice maker available at HD
2. packs of stainless stell wool
1. 5' of 3/4 tubing. I am using some vinyl type clear tubing from HD but plan on replacing it with something more durable.
1.Fancy chrome breather filter from your local auto parts dealer.
Install T as close to puck as you can add relief valve and filter on top of T and run hose level with puck and down to can. Come out of can and back to intake boot. By installing the T with relief valve you will protect against having too much pressure, if for some reason your catch can freezes or gets clogged it will simply push the relief valve open and come out the breather.
Thanks again for all the great advice. Click on the pic for a larger pic and description. See pics below.
