PCV Valve symptoms
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (eh-D)
My car has 47,XXX and my valve was totally clogged.
Not to mention that when I got a new valve installed it made a very noticeable noise when I started the car.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (risingson77)
I sure wish I could get my hand down around where the valve is to make sure it's fully seated. When I changed mine I had a hell of a time, and I don't think I got it seated all the way in the top of the separator.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (PatrickGSR94)
I sure wish I could get my hand down around where the valve is to make sure it's fully seated. When I changed mine I had a hell of a time, and I don't think I got it seated all the way in the top of the separator.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (Fooser)
Since I have a GSR how would I get to it? Ok put it this way. How would a mechanic get to the valve correctly?
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (BSQ)
Ok someone answer this for me. Does the valve just pull out? Or do I have to unscrew it? Any tips would be appreciated. I think I'm just going to replace it since its only $3 or so. Not worth chancing a future clog even if its still good.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (BSQ)
So what your saying is I have to remove the TB to access it correctly? Thats alot of work. I will take a look myself and see if I can access it.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (Fooser)
The valve pulls out on the big end, and the small end is held on by a clamp. I did not have to remove the throttlebody but I did pull the strut tower brace.
It is a real reach becuase of that clamp, budget a good hour for the first time you do it, and DO NOT attemtp to change the valve when the engine is hot.
It is a real reach becuase of that clamp, budget a good hour for the first time you do it, and DO NOT attemtp to change the valve when the engine is hot.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (BSQ)
I see. I guess I will give it a go on Thursday. Dosent seem too hard so I'm going to do it. Do you guys think somewhere like Kragen would have the part? Or should I just go to Acura.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (risingson77)
BSQ I think you need to put that diagram from TOO on your site. I like when I installed my sway bar there were lots of pictures, but for the catch can install, there are NO pictures of the install, just the final picture.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (BSQ)
I would suggest taking a long screwdriver and push down on the sides of the PCV valve. This should allow you to make sure that the PCV valve is fully seated.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (Grandprix)
BSQ I think you need to put that diagram from TOO on your site. I like when I installed my sway bar there were lots of pictures, but for the catch can install, there are NO pictures of the install, just the final picture.
BTW, I just completed reworking (still need to finish tweaking it) my DIY "Icebox" CAI. If you get a chance, check it out and let me know what you think... http://www.geocities.com/bretq/DIY_Icebox_CAI.html .
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (eh-D)
you asked when it is ready for replacement...well in my case on my 95 LS with 100k, my oil light came on and I was about bone dry...it was the pcv valve leaking.
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (1phatGSR)
are you joking? if not it's to the right of your battarry
could anybody show me where the fuel filter located..sorry don't have a heml's manual....
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (lucas569)
Ok I just replaced my PCV valve on my 98 GSR. Was actually easy. guess my hands are not that big. Well anways it only took me like 10 minutes to do this. Most of the time was wisted on trying to figure out how to get the hose off the valve. Very easy fix for only $3. with only 32k on my car the stock PCV valve was clogged to the point of nothing moving inside it. All you really need is a long pair of angled needle nose pliers and small flat head screw driver. I had to use the pliers to unhook the clamp which held the valve to the hose. The flat head screw driver was carefully used to help pry the valve from the hose.
Overall I would have to say this is easier then changing an oil filter.
[Modified by Fooser, 3:31 PM 3/22/2002]
Overall I would have to say this is easier then changing an oil filter.
[Modified by Fooser, 3:31 PM 3/22/2002]
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Re: PCV Valve symptoms (eh-D)
My car has 47,XXX and my valve was totally clogged.
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