JLT oil separator (catch can) install on 2.7L Bronco

[RubyRedGT]

Installed JLT oil separator today. Part # 3016P-B for F-150s. Took a little finagling as the one line was a bit too long, and I had to get creative to mount the bracket to the airbox, but I got it to work pretty well.

Edit: This is 2.7 engine. Again, it worked but I have 30 years of automotive experience. So you may want to shy away if you’re inexperienced or you want 100% perfect fitment with no craft work to make the bracket fit.

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[VelocityBronco]

2.3 or 2.7? It's hard to tell from the engine picture.

 

[Raptor911]

so JLT does not make one yet for the Bronco and I guess you used the one from the F-150?

 

[grayshadow]

But, why?

 

[RubyRedGT]

so JLT does not make one yet for the Bronco and I guess you used the one from the F-150?

Yep

 

[bytheway]

Is this like a catch can? New to eco boosts.

 

[Rick Astley]

But, why?

There's a few reasons to want an oil separator even on a dual-port engine. Dual-port isn't a miracle cure for getting oil vapor out of the intake pathway.

This might be more true for the twin-turbo 2.7 as it's already shown a willingness to eat turbos on the F150 outside of warranty. That being said, I don't have enough research into the viability of this on F150's and reducing issues to comment past it having a theoretical place on this engine. Nor will I be spending much time investigating failures of an engine I prefer not to have anyway.

 

[Bronc-Itus]

100% perfect figment

I realize this is a typo. But at this point my bronco is nothing but.

 

[RubyRedGT]

Ugh sorry, I’m still not good typing on damn iPhone. I corrected that typo. Hope you get your bronco soon!

 

[buzpro]

Installed JLT oil separator today. Part # 3016P-B for F-150s. Took a little finagling as the one line was a bit too long, and I had to get creative to mount the bracket to the airbox, but I got it to work pretty well.

Edit: This is 2.7 engine. Again, it worked but I have 30 years of automotive experience. So you may want to shy away if you’re inexperienced or you want 100% perfect fitment with no craft work to make the bracket fit.

can you add a couple of more pics from your install plz?
maybe from different angles?
was the airbox the best location?
is the JLT a 2 port can?
does it have a drain valve?

 

[RubyRedGT]

can you add a couple of more pics from your install plz?
maybe from different angles?
was the airbox the best location?
is the JLT a 2 port can?
does it have a drain valve?

Will add more pics tmrw. It’s a JLT 3.0, just like the one I put on my supercharged Mustang GT a few years ago. Single can, no drain plug. I believe the side/corner of airbox is the only feasible location. On F150 the battery is in that location … ie, the battery and airbox location are reversed on F150 vs Bronco.

 

[grayshadow]

There's a few reasons to want an oil separator even on a dual-port engine. Dual-port isn't a miracle cure for getting oil vapor out of the intake pathway.

This might be more true for the twin-turbo 2.7 as it's already shown a willingness to eat turbos on the F150 outside of warranty. That being said, I don't have enough research into the viability of this on F150's and reducing issues to comment past it having a theoretical place on this engine. Nor will I be spending much time investigating failures of an engine I prefer not to have anyway.

https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/oil-separators/
From their website:
How to Check
To determine if your vehicle needs an Oil Separator, where the PCV Valve connects to your intake manifold, remove the line and inspect it.. If you see ANY oil residue in these areas, your vehicle would benefit from an oil separator.

If these areas are completely dry and no oil residue is present, you DON’T need and Oil Separator. It is that simple.


if I discover oil in my intake, I don’t need an oil separator I need a new engine.

 

[Rick Astley]

https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/oil-separators/
From their website:
How to Check
To determine if your vehicle needs an Oil Separator, where the PCV Valve connects to your intake manifold, remove the line and inspect it.. If you see ANY oil residue in these areas, your vehicle would benefit from an oil separator.

If these areas are completely dry and no oil residue is present, you DON’T need and Oil Separator. It is that simple.


if I discover oil in my intake, I don’t need an oil separator I need a new engine.

We don't trust anything Ford says. But because someone else said so on a website for a catch can that promotes fine mesh stainless steel as their filtering medium, we're good with it. (even sintered brass would be better)

Except when burning that oil intentionally is used as an octane booster. Although such a thing could never happen, ever ever ever.

Is it the most valid use of your money, even on the 2.3 ecoboost? Debatable. But there's absolutely a case for any gasoline, direct injected, turbocharged application to have a catch can. Just might not suit what you feel is most important.

 

[RubyRedGT]

https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/oil-separators/
From their website:
How to Check
To determine if your vehicle needs an Oil Separator, where the PCV Valve connects to your intake manifold, remove the line and inspect it.. If you see ANY oil residue in these areas, your vehicle would benefit from an oil separator.

If these areas are completely dry and no oil residue is present, you DON’T need and Oil Separator. It is that simple.

For what it’s worth, there was a small amount of oil residue in the PCV line going from the PCV valve to the intake. My truck had 200 miles at the time of catch can installation yesterday.

 

[Mr. Nice]

I am a believer that the can will catch and help. The problem is on forced induction a lot of the blow-by is water, especially in cooler conditions. That said you are never going to be able to run them in a very cold climate during the winter. They will freeze solid.

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