2005 V8 oil catch can help

[T4r4genV8]

Just purchased a 2005 limited V8 4x4. Noticed it had an oil catch can attached. Upon further investigation. Looks brand new not one drop of condensation or oil in it. Since I am new to 4 runners looking for help on whether or not to keep it. Have not found anything here on a catch can on a V8. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[rdruss]

Lots of youtube on catch cans, not sure I've seen anything on V8 4Runner specifically, but try Googling it.

 

[T4r4genV8]

Thanks for the reply. Tried nothing specific to the V8 other then a couple of mentions stating the V8 does not need one. Just thought I would try here and see if anybody had one.

 

[T4r4genV8]

Okay after further reseach I have found that it was installed in between the CAI intake to a pcv valve intake on the passenger side of the engine. From what I have found on the internet and other instructional videos. It’s the wrong place to install. I will be removing and reconnecting the hoses properly. Just an fyi if anybody else is looking for answers. Will update with results when done.

 

[awhitney1]

I was about to say, that catch can was on the wrong side of the engine. Got some pics here for reference

Okay after further reseach I have found that it was installed in between the CAI intake to a pcv valve intake on the passenger side of the engine. From what I have found on the internet and other instructional videos. It’s the wrong place to install. I will be removing and reconnecting the hoses properly. Just an fyi if anybody else is looking for answers. Will update with results when done.

 

[T4r4genV8]

Appreciate the pics. I am going to be removing it this weekend and might reinstall correctly at a later date.