OctaneStreet
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Just noticed that my PCV Hose is leaking where it connects to the actual valve on the valve cover. Would I need to replace the hose as well as the valve? Or can the hose still be used as long as I replace the valve? Is there a better one to go with over OEM? Or should I stick with OEM?
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Jlt catch can?
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Hmm, I thought catch cans were more for boosted applications. I'll look into them!
Just noticed that my PCV Hose is leaking where it connects to the actual valve on the valve cover. Would I need to replace the hose as well as the valve? Or can the hose still be used as long as I replace the valve? Is there a better one to go with over OEM? Or should I stick with OEM?
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check the O ring on the hose side where it connects to the nipple... the hose is cheap and comes with the o ring if you get a new ford hose....they are not that expensive
You can't replace the actual valve unless you get a new cam cover. It is integral to the cover itself. You can cut it out if you want and just slap some breathers on there if you want. That is my preferred method in dealing with PCV. Or just get a new hose. One thing to think about is that that oil that is leaking out, once you fix the hose, that shit will be going into your intake. You might seriously at least think about a catch can, that would minimize any oil and shit making it up into your intake.
Also might consider giving that engine bay a little cleaning. Call me old fashioned and weird but I think shit just works better when it's clean. It's easier to work on and spot things. Kinda like wearing clean underwear, you never know when someone's gonna want to get under your hood.
After doing some research, I believe I'm experiencing symptoms that express it is stuck in the OPEN position! I'll have to do some more digging though, thank you!Try cleaning the PCV valve first. It might be stuck in the closed position.
Are you leaving drops of oil on the pavement?
Are you losing any oil between changes?
That looks to me like it has been seeping since day one. Brakekleen that shit and monitor it. And check pvc system for function.
I’m thinking in my head, if it was in the open position, the vapours would continue to go into the intake manifold and not leak. If it were closed, then the vapours would build up in the valve causing to leak out of the seals since the pressure is being built up.
Did you shake it when you cleaned it? If you hear rattling that means it’s clean. Looks like you solved the problem. Hopefully that was the issue. Always try the simplest fixes first.
Did you shake it when you cleaned it? If you hear rattling that means it’s clean. Looks like you solved the problem. Hopefully that was the issue. Always try the simplest fixes first.
Shake what? Generally if something rattles it's broke.
give it the old dirty bexsy. wrap your lips on that little knub and start slow with a blow and then once u feel it working huff and puff suck and blow and make sure that shets not clogged and can blow a nice load. mmmm valve cover gases and oil all up in ur mouth lungs.
He's talking about the actual PCV Valve, which for most vehicles can easily be removed and examined or cleaned. Typically if you remove it and shake it, you'll hear the valve mechanism moving around in there which would mean it's not stuck and is able to freely open/close meaning it's in good working order. However for our vehicles this isn't the case as the PCV Valve is actually one with our valve cover.