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Old 09-27-16, 01:01 PM
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So I was checking my engine yesterday and noticed that the screws on my catch can had come off, thankfully the tubes held the can in place.

im pretty surprised this happened as I've had both catch cans from RR without issues, I'm boiling this down to driving around a very bad industrial area with a lot of bad roads the other day while looking for a dyno shop.


has anyone else experienced this?

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for the time being its held up with zip ties but I'm sure they won't last long.

anyone know what size screws are used?

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Old 09-27-16, 02:39 PM
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I haven't, but I'm sure RRR will replace with the new type thumb knurled screw for you.

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Old 09-27-16, 06:46 PM
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Contact RR and I bet they'd be more than happy to send you replacement screws. I lost a screw on my tuned intake box not too long ago and Simon sent out a whole new set of longer screws the next day. Haven't had an issue since; these guys are excellent with their customer service.
Old 09-27-16, 06:52 PM
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Yea, give them a buzz they'll hook you up! By the way I'll go check mine right now
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Thanks for the tip!

no issues with mine but what a great product. I haven't even been to the track yet and it's already filling up with just normal driving...ok so maybe not driving like it's a Honda Fit but street driving with an occasional blast here and there. It's certainly working and knowing that the oil it's caught would have made it into my intake etc makes me feel better!
Old 09-28-16, 08:19 AM
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Mine are tight as a drum still. But after only 7 months my screws look like this...

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same as mine. Starting to rust. Wonder if RR-Racing have better bolts now?
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Yep mine were similar but not rusted from the top.

They've held up perfectly but as I said a few days back I went into a really bad industrial area and I didn't know the roads and I went into a few holes which could have shaken them loose.

RR Has already shipped me out a replacment....Greatservice from RR as always
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Blue Loctite Woks like a charm. I kept losing the thumb screws on the carbon fiber RR Intake cover and haven't since I hit them with this stuff.
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Thank for the advice, seems like a good idea
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