Provent / catchcan fitment kits.

[Greg Roles]

Appreciate the offer monkey, but it's all down to sourcing a few final bits at sensible prices.

I have found the exact VW / Audi connectors from their source, and am just trying to get them to get back to me. I have bought two from VW, but at $22.50 each, well it's a trifle expensive for what they are! There were none in Australia either....

I'm at the final fitment stage on my own car of the PCV return line for the collected oil, and have a few versions of brackets to finalise. I'm adding all these options to a very comprehensive site I'm in the final stages of building, and from the Provent side I've wanted to be competitive, and offer each bit or a whole kit, so people can get what they need. I know this has taken a while, but with everyone from Tigs to Audi's asking me for a "kit" it's been a mission. I'm waiting till it can be done right, at the right price, with all the right options, but I'd realistically say I'm down to the final weeks.

I also have Mann looking into getting me the Provent 100 and 150 for the smaller cars, or those with no room in their engine bays. The number equates to KW, and as long as they don't pose a restriction, two 100's in parallel would equal one 200, so I'm investigating minimal space options too!

I have a very comprehensive e-commerce website almost finished, and as I've been doing most of it myself, it's been a learning curve to say the least. I will have options at all price points, so it can be as cheap or as bling as you want, and there will be detailed fitment videos now that I've finally bought a new PC that can handle HD video editing. I don't want to launch a half done website, so I've been holding off till it's finalised, but believe me I'm itching to go.

Hang in there lads!

[Greg Roles]

OK, finally got to have a chat to the QLD rep for Norma, the people that make the quickconnect V2 connector we need. At this stage there isn't even a part number for the connectors at Norma, and I'm only the second person in Qld after them, but they are apparently working on a connector more suitable to rubber hose; the current ones ( that I'm using very successfully by the by ) are designed for press fitted plastic hose, and I've been told the problem is safety and warranty. Norma are reluctant to let the current connectors be used with rubber hose, but they told me they are probably only several weeks away from releasing a connector with the typical multiple barb fitting to suit rubber hoses. So realistically it's going to be quarter 2 at best for the perfect connector aftermarket.

The next problem is an Audi I'm trying to help John the ownet fit a flash Ultimate 42DD catch can to has 45degree connectors rather than the typical 90degree VW ones. I've just bought the first pair of connectors in the country from VW who had to import them at a rather scary $45 odd. So it would seem that if you're unwilling to either sacrifice your stock PCV hose and use the connectors like I did, or await Norma bringing something to market, you're going to have to pay the dollars the dealer wants to charge.

In the meantime I've got a great modular bracket happrning with 42DDs help, and am awaiting another trick bit from them to hopefully perfect the drain back to dump system I'm trialling.

With all this leadtime they'll want to be pretty darn good eh?

[poyta]

So it would seem that if you're unwilling to either sacrifice your stock PCV hose and use the connectors like I did, or await Norma bringing something to market, you're going to have to pay the dollars the dealer wants to charge.

I don't think anyone will have any issues using their stock connectors like you did, its not like someone will ever really want to return the car back to stock standard after installing the Provent kit anyway.

[lockwood]

how are the Provent kits going - any idea how long before a kit may be ready for the current Polo 1.6TDI

[Greg Roles]

Lockie please see post #22 above mate! The polo has the problem of space, and I'm awaiting a Provent 150 and 100 from Mann and Hummel for the space challenged cars for testing.

Poytie I hear you, and my site will be up in about 2 weeks with ALL options, and you can buy as much or as little of a "kit" as you want. It will only suit those for now who like you are willing to use their stock connectors, and will be added to as new stuff comes through. My modular bracket will take a bit of work to fit all cars, but it's currently looking good for the Golf, Tig and Caddy.

[poyta]

Poytie I hear you,

Thanks Greggie

[stormshark]

Sounds encouraging- my 75k service due in 3 months so sounds like kit will be available for purchase and fitment?

[Greg Roles]

For sure. I've SO many people waiting on a kit, I'm totally commited now!

Have to admit I've been spending a HEAP of time on the website, but it's all coming together nicely, even amazed myself.

[Evaded Motorsport]

Also keen for a kit in a Polo (just to make your life difficult :p)

Also keen for the DD Shifter Bushings for a late model Polo (guessing the Mk5 series)

[Static]

Maybe a silly question but would a dealer fit to a new car on delivery ? I'm assuming some holes need to be drilled for the bracket and I'd rather avoid doing that to my CC when it arrives. Especially with my supreme handy man skills.

By the way ... Will the CC be the same as the Passat bracket you are going to fabricate or will that be a different one ?

My dealer is Crick Motors on the Sunshine Coast (Adam). They have been great even though all done on the phone.