I installed DIY oil vapor catch cans onto the PCV and the VC breather line. They allow the oil vapors/fine mist to condense and turn back to a liquid state before entering the intake mani. Without the catch cans I noticed the interior of the intake mani on every 16v I have looked at was soaked in oil. This oil follows the course of gravity eventually ending up sitting on the backside of the valve and produce the same symptoms as a leaky valve stem seal.

23$ for the small air seperator filter and fittings

This is a great tip and makes sense. Can you post a picture of the
installed unit? I am a picture guy......

And where do you get this little gem?

Thanks

It's an "off the shelf" oil/air separator/filter used with air tools - that one has two right angled fittings & hose barbs added.  Any decent industrial supply house should have something similar - print the picture and take it with you, show the guy behind the counter.  You may also find them at some Walmart & Sears locations.

This is the first time I'm seeing them used in this application - and I think it's a pretty neat idea.

You can get everything at Walmart, Home Depot etc., I used the Campbell Hausfield version, and have used them on all my Honda's etc and now the Sidekick. I will take a pic tomorrow. you would be amazed at how much oil will be collected and how quickly it fills up!

Yes - you will have to drain off the oil as it collects.

You can get everything at Walmart, Home Depot etc., I used the Campbell Hausfield version, and have used them on all my Honda's etc and now the Sidekick. I will take a pic tomorrow. you would be amazed at how much oil will be collected and how quickly it fills up!

Excellent... The picture will help me figure out where and how to
hook it up.

Thanks

Talon....  you said "catch cans" plural. Did you install 2 of
these??