clogged pcv, oil seals, and oil leaks
07-29-2004, 06:55 PM
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clogged pcv, oil seals, and oil leaks
okay, i've read through the archives and found that if you continue to run with a clogged pcv valve, you can cause excess pressure and blow an oil seal. which oil seal are we talking about here?
here's my situation, i noticed that i was leaking some oil. getting underneath the car, i narrowed down the source of the leak to the black box next to the oil filter where the pcv valve is (96 gsr). so i suspected a clogged pcv, and i was right. after replacing the clogged pcv valve with a new one, i was hoping that the leak would go away, but it looks like it is still leaking. so i was wondering if i blew an oil seal, but which one? where do i look to check? it still looks like the oil is leaking from that black box. is it possible that the black box is full and i just need to drain it? any other ideas or suggestions?
please help, thanks in advance.
here's my situation, i noticed that i was leaking some oil. getting underneath the car, i narrowed down the source of the leak to the black box next to the oil filter where the pcv valve is (96 gsr). so i suspected a clogged pcv, and i was right. after replacing the clogged pcv valve with a new one, i was hoping that the leak would go away, but it looks like it is still leaking. so i was wondering if i blew an oil seal, but which one? where do i look to check? it still looks like the oil is leaking from that black box. is it possible that the black box is full and i just need to drain it? any other ideas or suggestions?
please help, thanks in advance.
07-29-2004, 07:51 PM
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yo,
I had my valve breather tube kinked and it made the pcv valve(or where it mounts) squirt MAD oil allover.
anyhoo,
that "black box" is replaceable.
examine all the hoses in the pcv system, make sure they're not clogged or kinked,
make sure the black box isn't damaged.
or just replace it to be safe,
I dont think its very expensive.
its in a bit of an annoying spot to work in,
but better than driving around and risking your engine.
I had my valve breather tube kinked and it made the pcv valve(or where it mounts) squirt MAD oil allover.
anyhoo,
that "black box" is replaceable.
examine all the hoses in the pcv system, make sure they're not clogged or kinked,
make sure the black box isn't damaged.
or just replace it to be safe,
I dont think its very expensive.
its in a bit of an annoying spot to work in,
but better than driving around and risking your engine.
07-29-2004, 08:34 PM
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Re: (Tad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yo,
I had my valve breather tube kinked and it made the pcv valve(or where it mounts) squirt MAD oil allover.
its in a bit of an annoying spot to work in,
but better than driving around and risking your engine.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
valve breather tube? what is that? the tube going from the valve cover to the intake in a stock setup?
i agree it is in a PITA location, i plan on working on her this weekend, hopefully i can figure it out, thanks.
anyone else?
I had my valve breather tube kinked and it made the pcv valve(or where it mounts) squirt MAD oil allover.
its in a bit of an annoying spot to work in,
but better than driving around and risking your engine.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
valve breather tube? what is that? the tube going from the valve cover to the intake in a stock setup?
i agree it is in a PITA location, i plan on working on her this weekend, hopefully i can figure it out, thanks.
anyone else?
07-29-2004, 09:29 PM
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Re: (1.8T_EG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1.8T_EG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">valve breather tube? what is that? the tube going from the valve cover to the intake in a stock setup?
i agree it is in a PITA location, i plan on working on her this weekend, hopefully i can figure it out, thanks.
anyone else?</TD></TR></TABLE>
tube going from the valve cover to the intake yes,
it is connected to the pcv system.
i agree it is in a PITA location, i plan on working on her this weekend, hopefully i can figure it out, thanks.
anyone else?</TD></TR></TABLE>
tube going from the valve cover to the intake yes,
it is connected to the pcv system.
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