What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

[Colonel Angus]

Nice neat installation Colonel. Looking good. Why the colonel name? Are you a veteran?

Thank you. No. It's a goof name(Like Mike Hunt) from an old(when they were funny) SNL skit with Christopher Walken. Just say the whole name quickly hopefully you'll get the joke along with my signature below. The skit can be found on Youtube. It's a classic.

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[Meanderthal]

A pretty busy day upgrading plus some mods to the Bronco Sport. Added the Bronco Cargo Mat(had to have it), Redline Elite Hood Struts(what a pleasure no more kickstand), installed the missing side weatherstripping on the hood, installed the UPR Catch Can(nice kit) and lastly the CFM Baffled Billet Valve Cover Breather Kit. I think I have only one more upgrade and that will be the tires probably in a few weeks. I'm leaning towards the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT's in a 245/65/17 at only 31 lbs. each.

Would the breather negate any use for the catch can?

 

[Colonel Angus]

Would the breather negate any use for the catch can?

I don't think so. The logic behind the breather is for releasing crankcase pressure under boost. The breather has a baffle that under normal driving acts just like the stock oil cap. Under boost when the turbo kicks in the baffle opens and releases the pressure in the crankcase. I guess with using both there will be less blow by in the catch can. Time will tell.

 

[Meanderthal]

I don't think so. The logic behind the breather is for releasing crankcase pressure under boost. The breather has a baffle that under normal driving acts just like the stock oil cap. Under boost when the turbo kicks in the baffle opens and releases the pressure in the crankcase. I guess with using both there will be less blow by in the catch can. Time will tell.

Just about any time you are driving, the turbo builds some amount of boost, unless you are at a stop. The PCV system is meant to direct crankcase pressure/vapor back to the intake tract. The breather essentially eliminates any pressure in the crankcase and therefore any flow through the PCV system (which now includes your catch can). I would think that you are now pushing crankcase vapors to atmosphere through that "filter" on the breather. I would be surprised to see anything build up in that catch can.

 

[Colonel Angus]

Just about any time you are driving, the turbo builds some amount of boost, unless you are at a stop. The PCV system is meant to direct crankcase pressure/vapor back to the intake tract. The breather essentially eliminates any pressure in the crankcase and therefore any flow through the PCV system (which now includes your catch can). I would think that you are now pushing crankcase vapors to atmosphere through that "filter" on the breather. I would be surprised to see anything build up in that catch can.

Interesting. I will definitely keep a close eye on it.

 

[Major Kong]

I would be surprised to see anything build up in that catch can.

breather
*check
catch can
*check
does can eliminate oil on it's way to intake manifold?
*check
periodic inspection of can confirms oil residues

 

[Major Kong]

Just about any time you are driving, the turbo builds some amount of boost, unless you are at a stop. The PCV system <under vacuum conditions> is meant to direct crankcase pressure/vapor back to the intake tract. The breather <engages once crankcase pressures exceed gravity ball check back pressure> essentially eliminates any pressure in the crankcase and therefore any flow through the PCV system <vacuum conditions will continue to exist at times and allow the PCV system to operate as intended> (which now includes your catch can). I would think that you are now pushing crankcase vapors to atmosphere through that "filter" on the breather. I would be surprised to see anything build up in that catch can. <I too may agree to some surprise as the oil/air separator is supposed to "catch" oil and return it to the case. However even downstream of the separator oil still collects in the catch can I've installed.>

<edits> per Kong
oh in keeping with the thread
what has Kong done today?
completed brick flooring in garage bay
pretty nifty
fits the 1930 depression era motif
used bricks
random sizes, colors
if I get the urge I'll snap a pic or two

 

[Major Kong]

obligatory pic

 

[Colonel Angus]

About to install the last two missing pieces of the puzzle er, I mean my Bronco Sport.

 

[67L48]

Pretty vanilla, but I put the Bronco script on the front quarter panels using guidance here and also put on the bumper protector.

For the bumper cover, I went with the Ford accessory because it was on sale. It's a pretty subtle cover. I used the soapy water method -- it's way too long for me to have put it on perfect. I needed to be able to push and slide it around until I got the various edges where I wanted them to go.

For the fender script, I went with the 10" aluminum/metal script with matte black off of Amazon -- many of the options are plastic, but I like metal for the harsh seasons I live in. I also didn't want shiny black.

 

[Mrmike]

Second oil and filter change for my '23 OBX. Mobil 1 5w-20 full synthetic and Motorcraft FL-910S filter.

 

[Colonel Angus]

Second oil and filter change for my '23 OBX. Mobil 1 5w-20 full synthetic and Motorcraft FL-910S filter.

And 6.6 Qts. of oil? That's a lot of oil in such a small motor. My 2018 F-150 2.7 Eco takes 6 Qts.

 

[Mark S.]

Second oil and filter change for my '23 OBX. Mobil 1 5w-20 full synthetic and Motorcraft FL-910S filter.

I'm wondering why @67L48 is angry about your second oil change.

 

[67L48]

Added a Rough Country 40" light bar to the roof rack. For wiring, I removed the A-pillar trim to run from the rack into the engine bay. I still need to button up the small portion that runs from the top of the windshield to the light.

I ran the wires through the oval factory grommet behind the battery. Side note, I tried to remove the battery to make this easier and, after about 40 minutes, I completely gave up. I hope that battery never dies because I have no idea how to remove it (without disassembling the air intake box, tube, and maybe pull the engine out). I haven't mounted the switch, yet, because I just can't find a place that I like. So, it will float until I figure that one out.

Install wasn't as easy as I had hoped. Weird angles trying to drill into the sides of the roof rack made it less than simple. The kit also had about enough wiring to run the length of the car twice over ... so I have huge stacks of wire zip-tied together under the hood.

Just went in today, so no night shots yet.

UPDATE:
A week later, I tore that light bar out. The flutter and wind noise above 45 MPH was intolerable. I tried changing angles and such, but nothing worked. It was really loud buffeting noise. It was loud enough that after installing it, my wife drove it and immediately returned thinking there was something wrong with the car.

Anyway, YMMV, but this one didn't work out. Too bad, because I really like RC stuff.

 

[Meanderthal]

I'm wondering why @67L48 is angry about your second oil change.

They have reacted with anger to several of my posts and I was left wondering why.