JLT Passenger Side Oil Separator

[st381183]

Hi all,

Not looking to reopen the catch can debate but am wondering if anyone installed a JLT Passenger Side catch can and if so, were you able to put the engine cover back on?

I ordered the correct can for 2015-2019 Expedition 3.5L EB in Clear Anodized color but received a black anodized can and want to be sure I received at least the correct can but wrong color. I can live with black so it’s no big deal but I was under the impression that the current generation JLT can would still allow for use of the engine cover.

The only way I can route the hoses and mount the can on the firewall exposed bolt, per the instructions, is to leave the engine cover off. Does anyone leave their engine cover off? Is there benefits to this or cons? I appreciate anyone sharing their experience.

https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/ford-vehicles/ford-trucks-suv/2015-2019-ford-expedition/

As you can see in the photos, the hoses are routed on top of the engine and are very thick and not very malleable. I tried for about 90 minutes to figure something out including looking for a new mounting spot for the can, but I don’t have any metal straps laying around. The other locations were iffy anyways.

 

[lam396]

I got mine on my 19 and the engine cover fits. It looks like my can is the other direction so the hoses fit a little different. I will say it was a little more difficult to install than I expected.

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[st381183]

Thanks. I’ll see if I can pull that off. I was concerned about those stiff (super stiff) hoses pushing on the harness connections or rubbing but your solution looks doable. I’ll report tomorrow.

 

[st381183]

The set up you showed me doesn’t work due to a large ground bolt in the way on the left of the mounting point recommended by JLT. (See yellow arrow)

So I mocked up mounting the can off of the battery box. I’ll have to find or acquire some strip aluminum to come up from the battery box to JLT mount. This will let me use the engine cover but for $150 I would have expected an actual JLT mounting solution that works and gives you the factory OEM look. For now a couple of zip ties and an excuse to go to Home Depot for a piece of aluminum.

 

[scottdm]

JLT must have changed the mounting bracket. I have a 2018 Expy and when I ordered they sent me the bracket to mount to the battery box. See attached photos. Perhaps if you call then they would send you the battery box bracket if you're having trouble routing the hoses in the current location.

 

[st381183]

Yeah, I’m beginning to think they sent me the wrong unit. I have already emailed with photos, I’ll call on Monday to see what they say.

 

[lam396]

I have the same grounding bolt but by flipping the bracket, it cleared. They still sell the battery tray mount, i actually discussed using it with them this week but they indicated there may be clearance issues with the hood. I'd also like to get the can extension to increase capacity which is why I was interested in the tray mount. Let us know what you decide.

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[st381183]

That grounding bolt just doesn’t allow room to empty the can and I don’t want to disassemble the mount to empty it. I contacted JLT and requested the battery mount as they sent me the wrong colored cab anyways. If they don’t I’ll make my own.

 

[st381183]

Vinny from JLT Performance immediately responded to my issues and sent longer hoses and the F150 Battery Box Mount for the JLT Catch Can.

The battery box mount worked like a charm, a perfect fit. There is 8” of clearance from the top of the battery box to the top of the hood. Install was incredibly easy and fast.

I didn’t need the other hoses and the can removes easily with room for even the 6 oz can if I wanted to. Please see the attached photos.




The tape measure was extended and the hood pressed it down to get the rough estimate of the distance from the top of the battery box to the hood.



Absolutely phenomenal customer service. I received the parts I needed at no extra cost and they arrived two days later. I will definitely be looking to JLT Performance for my needs, Vinny went above and beyond for me. The customer service and professional communication really sets them apart from the other options out there. A very clean and almost OEM install.

 

[scottdm]

Glad they got you the right parts! I've been emptying my catch can every 5000 miles when I change oil and there's barely a 1/4" of liquid in the bottom, so a larger can seems unnecessary. Did a critter chew up the insulation pad around your battery?