Need help with Steeda oil separator install
9/19/11, 11:07 PM
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Need help with Steeda oil separator install
Where the h3ll am I supposed to cut this? This is hard plastic and not rubber hose. I called Steeda today and they said to cut the hose and splice it in ...this hose is hard and has 0 flexibility; It will bind. I'm not cutting shlt until I know exactly how this thing is going to fit. Help! Pictures etc appreciated .
9/20/11, 05:27 AM
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instead of cutting you can get another piece of hose and then just plug it in. use the existing hose and the new hose. You can always go back to stock easier if the need arises
9/20/11, 09:12 AM
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9/20/11, 09:26 AM
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What you see in the picture is what the Steeda unit came with. It also has 4 hose clamps in a bag , that is it.
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9/20/11, 09:34 AM
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Dang that sucks, if I was I'm your spot just send it back and order the JLT piece, very easy and looks great!
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9/20/11, 01:02 PM
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I talked to Gus today. Im returning it and getting the jlt. Im just not convinced to cut that stock piece when jlt sends you a new one already spliced with the connections.
9/20/11, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GT
I talked to Gus today. Im returning it and getting the jlt. Im just not convinced to cut that stock piece when jlt sends you a new one already spliced with the connections.
9/20/11, 05:28 PM
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I took them for their word and made the cut and didn't have any issues. I used a sharp pair of cable cutters and it went right thru.. I connected the oil seperator and used the clamps to secure it. All you needed is a little faith in Steeda, was not hard at all.
9/20/11, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Kona Blur
Well... This thread just sold me a JLT separator... I ordered a passenger side one... Is the driver side necessary?
They say it's not unless you take your car off roading.
9/21/11, 01:07 PM
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You know I gotta say it's amazing that this is so difficult. 2 pieces of rubber hose it all it takes, that's it. You can buy it at any parts store, and frankly it's better to use than the plastic stuff. I mean plastic tubing with a oil separator hanging off it is asking for trouble.
Pop the stock hose off, slide on a rubber hose to the PCV and run to the Steeda separator, the one from the separator to the intake. EASY.
Pop the stock hose off, slide on a rubber hose to the PCV and run to the Steeda separator, the one from the separator to the intake. EASY.
9/21/11, 02:45 PM
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You know I gotta say it's amazing that this is so difficult. 2 pieces of rubber hose it all it takes, that's it. You can buy it at any parts store, and frankly it's better to use than the plastic stuff. I mean plastic tubing with a oil separator hanging off it is asking for trouble.
Pop the stock hose off, slide on a rubber hose to the PCV and run to the Steeda separator, the one from the separator to the intake. EASY.
Pop the stock hose off, slide on a rubber hose to the PCV and run to the Steeda separator, the one from the separator to the intake. EASY.
9/22/11, 06:50 PM
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I've experienced the same thing, their instructions are poor. Steeda should completely revamp the installation literature they provide customers. Have a cover page showing the end result. Use cartoon-like pictures to depict the tools you need to begin. One picture per step. Put giant numbers in the upper corner of each step, similar to an Ikea manual. It should be stupid easy. Not only would better instructions make the install simpler for the customer, it would reduce e-mails and calls into their tech support. It also helps ensure the part is installed right the first time which might lower warranty claims and other general mishaps. Pretty much a win/win all around. Provide color instructions that have real pictures.
Business Protip #2: Create a Steeda YouTube channel and record the installation of all your new products. Show people how simple it is. You will rake in all kinds of money.
Poor instructions caused Steeda to lose this sale, and possible a lot of others. Even if you think this was common sense, you can only assume others have had the same question.
Business Protip #2: Create a Steeda YouTube channel and record the installation of all your new products. Show people how simple it is. You will rake in all kinds of money.
Poor instructions caused Steeda to lose this sale, and possible a lot of others. Even if you think this was common sense, you can only assume others have had the same question.
Last edited by Adam; 9/22/11 at 07:07 PM.