the definitive catch tank thread

[TegTypeR]

Originally Posted by Maxxed_Ross

you don't really need baffles in that one I gave you, just pack some of that wire wool you scrub pans with in it and that'll do tha same thing - if not better!

Please don't do that! Could cause all sorts of problems.

The best product to use is a nylon abrasive pad or wool (Scotch Brite pads are what they are more commonly known as). They have a lot more resistance to breaking down and work just as well.

Steel can cause also an electrolytic reaction if you use an aluminium bodied catch tank.

As other people have already said, any metal particals could cause wear issues on the engine as well.

[stamford]

I think he means the aluminium pan scourers not wire wool. The ally ones are fine as they are wafer thin.

[afcbadam]

i have wire wool in mine, should it be changed to pan scourers??

[vinny1979]

do i need them in mine!

[Maxxed_Ross]

not really, but some people think it helps get more vapour out of the passing air

[stamford]

Originally Posted by afcbadam

i have wire wool in mine, should it be changed to pan scourers??

Get shot of it and swap it for the aluminium version, less harmful if any particles got sucked through the system.