Another Mann ProVent Mount

boxhead · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:14 pm **Posts:** 186

I mounted my Mann ProVent today up near the radiator overflow tank. The same basic spot others have chosen, I just used a little different method to mount it. Here's a link to where I stored the photos:

http://home.houston.rr.com/boxxie/Libby

Follow steps 1 through final. My mounting brackets are made from 1/8 x 1" aluminum. Very easy to work, but still strong. Hoses are standard heater hose from input and output, with some copper "L's" to connect to 1" hose for the ProVent. I used standard clear hose for the drain hose with a cap on the end.

Bubba · **Joined:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:34 pm **Posts:** 46

Boxhead, I got my Provent Saturday with NO INSTRUCTIONS and have one question.. I have an inlet (top) and an outlet (Bottom) on the provent. Does the inlet from the Provent connect to the device on top of the valve cover and does the outlet connect to the intake on the turbo?

boxhead · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:14 pm **Posts:** 186

Bubba wrote:

Boxhead, I got my Provent Saturday with NO INSTRUCTIONS and have one question.. I have an inlet (top) and an outlet (Bottom) on the provent. Does the inlet from the Provent connect to the device on top of the valve cover and does the outlet connect to the intake on the turbo?

You got it.

FarmDiesel · **Joined:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:49 am **Posts:** 132

Just to be clear...

There are 3 ports on teh Provent. Top (on the side) is inlet from the engine. Middle (on the side) is output back to the turbo. Bottom is the oil drain, which you'll need to attach a hose to and cap the end of the hose to catch the oil and seal the system.

Bubba · **Joined:** Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:34 pm **Posts:** 46

FarmDiesel, yeah I had the bottom figured out. Put the Provent on during the Talladega race. It was a tight fit and my 60 year old hands kind of hurt today. I was kind of surprised that I see no oil or dirty stuff in the filter yet after about 100 miles. But then I run B-99 do maybe it is cleaner than fossil diesel. I wonder why the counter says I have only 1 post?

bagger · **Posted:** Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:58 pm

Boxhead, You mentioned "some copper "L's" to connect to 1" hose for the ProVent" in your thread. Are the "L's" one inch? What size hose and 90 degree barbed hose connectors did you use? What size are the ports on the ProVent? I'm using a home made version right now and would like to go with the ProVent. Thats really a nice clean install. Bet the tech at the dealer wouldn't see it. :lol:

Thanks

boxhead · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:14 pm **Posts:** 186

The "L's" are 1/2" ID > 3/4" ID copper elbows. The inlet/outlet on the Mann are quire large. The elbows just step it down to fit regular heater hose.

CRD4ME · **Posted:** Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:43 am

That is a really clean installation. Thanks for posting the information. Can you tell me where you mounted the bracket to? The support bracket is straightforward. But I am not sure where you mounted the bracket for the Provent itself.

I have a new Liberty CRD with 700 miles, and don't want to take any chances. My provent is scheduled to be delivered today.

Thanks,
John

Globel User · **Joined:** Sun Jul 10, 2005 1:03 am **Posts:** 45

Thanks for taking the time and effort, great information. Don

oldnavy · **Posted:** Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:01 pm

One of the thing we found on the VW diesels, which also use synthetic oil, was the the rubber radiator hose would be eat up by the oil and start leaking after prolonged useage. Most went to the clear plastic tubbing that was not effected by the oil and would also allow for inspection without removing anything.

deviousz · **Posted:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:05 am

boxhead wrote:

I mounted my Mann ProVent today up near the radiator overflow tank. The same basic spot others have chosen, I just used a little different method to mount it. Here's a link to where I stored the photos:

http://home.houston.rr.com/boxxie/Libby

Follow steps 1 through final. My mounting brackets are made from 1/8 x 1" aluminum. Very easy to work, but still strong. Hoses are standard heater hose from input and output, with some copper "L's" to connect to 1" hose for the ProVent. I used standard clear hose for the drain hose with a cap on the end.

Hi Boxhead,

That links to your Provent pictures is dead. Any chance you can email them to me? (PM'ing you address)

TIA,
Dustin

gmctd · **Posted:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:32 am

Boxhead don' stays here, no mo' - alternately= http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=30576

or= http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=22631

ribbon · **Posted:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:01 am

anyone just vent the provent to the atmosphere? If so what do you use to plug the turbo

gmctd · **Posted:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:05 am

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=22631

taroo · **Joined:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:14 pm **Posts:** 291

Okay, I have my Provent and ready to install. I ordered it with a checkvalve. Is it even needed? If so, is it on the drain to prevent any suction through the drain?

gmctd · **Posted:** Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:56 am

Correct - see if you can easily blow thru in one direction, can't even blow in the opposite direction - the valve should pass oil from the cannister, block oil from the crankcase

taroo · **Joined:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:14 pm **Posts:** 291

Okay, thanks for the reply...but now that begs the question. Where do I drain it? I saw one of your posts on another forum where you made a tap and drained your Provent into the crankcase...true? If I do not want to do that, I could drain to the atmosphere through the check valve...true? If I wanted to tap, where would I do it on the CRD? I thought your post on tapping was on a Ford. thanks in advance...

gmctd · **Posted:** Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:02 am

Again: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=30576

Scroll past the open links area (some intersting stuff therein, also), follow the picture trail - other than that, clamp a small spigot-type valve into the end of the drain hose, drain at intervals commensurate with your normal mileage accrual - more mileage, shorter interval

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