Radium Engineering E46 M3 Oil Catch Can Install and Review

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I have always wanted to get an Oil Catch Can but I hesitated as everyone said there is no real need for it on an NA motor. Well after member stash1 posted the contents of his Oil Catch Can ( http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=443850 ) it prompted me into looking for one because I didn't want the gunk in my engine. I came upon a few of them which were pretty high quality and a lot of people also suggested building one from here and there and how that would be so much cheaper.

What I wanted was a high quality PnP application as I often do not have enough time to work on my own car. I came across the RADIUM ENGINEERING's newly released S54 E46 M3 Oil Catch Can. The quality looked amazing to start with so I shot them an email and they quickly replied back. Next day I had paid for it and it was on its way and when it arrived.........I knew I had made the right decision in going with Radium.

The kit came very well and safely packaged with all the parts you'll need to install the catch can including clear, detailed step by step instructions with pics. So I got around to installing it today and didn't let the FLU stop me LOL.

The Oil Catch Can itself.....


All the parts in the kit ready to install.....


Rubber support gromit installed (only for cars from 03-06 MY).....


Bracket Installed.....


Oil Catch Can Installed Loosely....


Cutting the Valve Cover Ventilation Hose to remove the connectors.....




Hoses Clamped with supplied Clamps to the correct locations on the valve cover and OEM CSL Airbox.....


Catch Can Installed and Tightened all Connectors etc. love the attention to detail on Radium's products. Notice the little green dipstick....


In this Pic the hoses are installed the wrong way around on the catch can. My Mistake....


Corrected and Completed Install.....


We Will have to see how much Gunk it collects lol. As I don't drive my car much or don't get the chance to drive it much it might be a while.

I just thought I would let all you good people know about http://www.radiumauto.com/default.aspx and their excellent service and products.

Thanks for reading.