ASA Oil Seperator -- bottom-line reviews

scrollF4 · #1 03-15-2014, 08:58 AM

I have read a lot of great reviews in these fora supporting Anti-Splat's ASA Oil Separator, and I have a question for the group: Has anyone had difficulty with, or been disappointed by, the system, particularly regarding its performance?

I ask because I'm at the perfect point to order and install, and want to make sure I'm making the wisest choice.

Flying again! · #2 03-15-2014, 11:15 AM

Hi Scroll,

I am also at 52F and installed the ASA air/oil separator on my RV-10. I was hoping the slight negative crankcase pressure would reduce some of the weeping and that the belly would stay cleaner. Unfortunately it did not help on the oil weeping and the belly still gets dirty. I saw no change in oil consumption or any noticeable power increase.

Just one data point....

TJ

scrollF4 · #3 03-15-2014, 08:36 PM

Thanks TJ.
It occurred to me that ASA's video discussed a larger oil separator for the RV-10 engine, but then their product list showed only one size separator. Do you have that standard ASA separator on your 200+ hp engine?

Dbro172 · #4 03-15-2014, 08:54 PM

Bottom line is that for me it was simpler and faster to install than the bent aluminum tube supplied with Vans kit.

PerfTech · #5 03-24-2014, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying again!

Hi Scroll,

I am also at 52F and installed the ASA air/oil separator on my RV-10. I was hoping the slight negative crankcase pressure would reduce some of the weeping and that the belly would stay cleaner. Unfortunately it did not help on the oil weeping and the belly still gets dirty. I saw no change in oil consumption or any noticeable power increase.

Just one data point....

TJ

...I am sorry to hear this and if you would like I will help you resolve the issues you are having. I boast regularly that we don't have any unhappy customers and prefer to keep it so. I suspect there is something different in your installation. At any rate, please feel free to give us a call so we can help. We have been manufacturing this product since early 1970s and have literally thousands in use. If you honestly are unhappy with your results you can also return the product for a full refund at any time. Thanks, Allan...

Norman CYYJ · #6 03-24-2014, 07:51 PM

Now that's the type of business that I like to deal with, one that provides service.

dealfair · #7 03-25-2014, 07:06 AM

I'm loving mine Sid. I have an O-320. The oil consumption has always been low and I don't notice any difference; but it certainly has cleaned up the plane's belly. I'm really impressed with that. Allan being so easy to deal with is icing on the cake.

Cheers,

Geico266 · #8 03-25-2014, 07:10 AM

Just ordered the kit. Can't wait to get it installed. The blow by on my IOX-360 is pretty bad. This should be a good test for the ASA kit.

rocketbob · #9 03-25-2014, 08:14 AM

There are four ways oil leaves the crankcase: 1: past the rings and into the exhaust, 2: out the breather in the form of mist, 3: past the valve guides, and 4: leaks at seams.

One drip a second ends up being a considerable amount of oil.

A large majority of the time oil gets out thru the breather because of the poor breather design inherent to Lycomings. But in the other cases, a separator will not help. So just because a separator doesn't solve the problem, doesn't mean the separator isn't working effectively.

scrollF4 · #10 03-25-2014, 08:26 AM

I appreciate the feedback, gang. My separator arrived the other day, and I'm installing it today. It'll be a while (months?) before I start the engine, but I'm looking forward to the clean belly.

Allan, the white powder coat and blue tubing are going to look great under N260KM's hood.