Catch Cans

[Gazski66]

I would definitely install one if 1) there was information that a certain can fits and functions as it should and/or 2) there were instructions and hoses etc. = a kit and 3) the kit was cheap enough (I've seen some kits for £250!).

I think as long as the can has baffles you will be fine, a lot of kits come with hoses, fixtures and fittings and to be honest I think £250 is a fair price to pay if it saves having to pay for a new engine, just my thoughts of course and I am sure most people will have different thoughts on this

[ds3r]

Yes have one fitted and save the engine

[pmatil]

Yes well if it was 100% sure to save the engine, sure but I don't think it saves from chain problems or water pump, fuel pump etc.

[Chris_Blue]

If you out of warranty, fitting a catch can wont cause any issues AFAIK, and it may prevent some
Did meet someone once who said they had no hesitation, then put a can on and hesitating started
Pays your money. takes your choice
My choice is no can when no hesitation

[Gazski66]

If you out of warranty, fitting a catch can wont cause any issues AFAIK, and it may prevent some
Did meet someone once who said they had no hesitation, then put a can on and hesitating started
Pays your money. takes your choice
My choice is no can when no hesitation

Can you explain "hesitating" as not sure what you mean

[Dangerousfish]

Can you explain "hesitating" as not sure what you mean

"hesitation" or "juddering" are the symptoms that the THP's are most renowned for.

It's usually seen when heavily accelerating in 3rd/4th and the engine will feel as though it's mis-firing.

[Gazski66]

"hesitation" or "juddering" are the symptoms that the THP's are most renowned for.

It's usually seen when heavily accelerating in 3rd/4th and the engine will feel as though it's mis-firing.

Ok Liam, thanks mate, is there a cure for this if it happens?

[Dangerousfish]

Ok Liam, thanks mate, is there a cure for this if it happens?

If it's in warranty take it to Citroen to faff about with it changing bits and then sell it.

If it's out of warranty there's a number of components you can upgrade to help prevent permanent damage but that can set you back quite a bit.

[Chris_Blue]

Gazski- Some owners deleted the rear PCV and state that doing that removed the hesitation, but it voids warranty if seen
Others say that the catch can also helps (Filters out the oil rather than it going back in, as its designed to do))

Don't confuse hesitation with ESP kicking in either , slipping on leaves, or the wet etc
Couple times thought Ive had the dreaded hesitation (Last car THP 150) and its just whats on the road surface and tyres slip

Also, not gunning (Bringing turbo in) the engine until its at temperature, letting it idle for a minute before pulling away, making sure its full of oil, and using decent fuel all helps

THP 155s seem unaffected at the mo

If youre 150 is OK, leave it is my advice. Did 22,000 miles in my 150 and no issues whatsoever. And throttle was pushed plenty down many a time (Needs a good hard drive)
But I still have a couple of PCV delete caps in the boot just in case LOL

[Superfly Guy]

Ive got a 2010 150THP and have noticed the 'odd; hiccup under full acceleration in 3rd and 4th gear. Since moving to 98 RON fuel, decent air filter and a tune by SP Tuning ive not experienced anything but perfect performance. To be honest in 2nd once the turbo is fully spinning the acceleration is very impressive.

[Chris_Blue]

^ ^ Good to hear Superfly- did you use the BG44K or whatever the code was, to clean valves etc

[Superfly Guy]

^ ^ Good to hear Superfly- did you use the BG44K or whatever the code was, to clean valves etc

Yes Chris, Google for it, nothing but rave reviews.

[Chris_Blue]

Yes Chris, Google for it, nothing but rave reviews.

Yes- good reviews. Will give it a go at some stage- just not sure when
Every 10k? 20k? or when engine seems sluggish? (Which it never has LOL)

[Superfly Guy]

I did mine at 20k

[Chris_Blue]

My 1st service next March. Trying to keep mine down to about 18k- so may stick some in after the service
Spickly sparkly oil and filter, all checked out, then spickly sparkly engine valves and innards compliments BGK.
Ready for the summer