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• PCV valve mod/re-route (Jetta Conversion) PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 May 2008 14:46:57 -0700
  Hi all On a used engine, does a PCV valve typically allow a little oil to get past it? On my Jetta 2.0...
• PCV valve?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 08:15:21 -0700
  Okay, learning about my engine here... Is the a PCV valve on the 2.1 boxer??? If so... where is it? Thanks, Bill
• Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:36:46 -0600
  I would think that the Tower & Hose to Intake on the H2OBoxers can be considered/called PCV,,, The diff’ between the Vanagon system & most...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Silly_thing_once_more=E2=80=A6pcv_tower?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:36:28 -0400
  ...Experimenting about a better pcv valve on the wbx >> >> https://shufti.blog/2023/08/11/vanagon-pcv-tower-experiment/ >> >> Ab
• PCV Tube
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 23:45:04 -0400
  Does anyone know where to get that scetion of tubing that connects the PCV to the air intake duct on a 1990 Vanagon? Thanks...
• Re: PCV Valve on Cal 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 17:17:27 PDT
  >Dear Vanagon List; > >Does anybody out there know the function of >a PCV valve on an 80 vanagon? How do you test it? >I...
• PCV Valve on Cal 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 14:58:08 EDT
  Dear Vanagon List; Does anybody out there know the function of a PCV valve on an 80 vanagon? How do you test it? I...
• PCV hose reference
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 20:29:45 -0700
  Hi volks, What section of Bentley's references the PCV valve hose and where is this located on the engine? I could not find...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Silly_thing_once_more=E2=80=A6pcv_tower?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:40:36 -0400
  Hey, I’m always willing to model being willing to ask questions that show I know so little! What does PCV stand for? Eric...
• Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:44:25 +0000
  ...Note the Vanagon does not use a PCV system. It is basically an open vent leading to the engine intake between the air flow...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Silly_thing_once_more=E2=80=A6pcv_tower_?=
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:13:44 -0500
  ...Experimenting about a better pcv valve on the wbx >> >> https://shufti.blog/2023/08/11/vanagon-pcv-tower-experiment/ >> >> Ab
• =?utf-8?Q?Silly_thing_once_more=E2=80=A6pcv_tower_?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:40:14 -0700
  ...Experimenting about a better pcv valve on the wbx https://shufti.blog/2023/08/11/vanagon-pcv-tower-experiment/ Ab
• Re: idle and black tower
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 4 May 2006 03:06:07 -0400
  ...in a car with true pcv (positive crankcase ventillation), the engine is essentially vented to the atmosphere, and when the pcv valve partially closes...
• Re: Fuel Expansion Tank Valve Grommet: Use PCV Grommet?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:49:29 -0700
  ...Use PCV Grommet? Hi all. Van-cafe has these: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1013_293/fuel_expansion_tankgas_tank_g...
• Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:47:17 -0700
  ...So here goes cut and paste. > > > PCV=Positive Crankcase Ventilation. > > This is the method of extracting piston blowby and other fumes from the crankcase...
• Re: PCV Tube
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 00:16:36 -0400
  ...know where to get that scetion of tubing that connects the PCV > to the air intake duct on a 1990 Vanagon? Thanks in advance...
• Re: idle and black tower
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 3 May 2006 00:49:45 -0400
  ...short 3/4" heater hose inside of which is pushed (snug fit) a modified pcv valve**, pintle side away from tower 3/4" to...
• Re: I swear I put it back on....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:03:23 EDT
  ...It could introduce a rough idle, as the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve would not work correctly. If your PCV doesn't work correctly...
• Fuel Expansion Tank Valve Grommet: Use PCV Grommet?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:38:36 -0700
  ...I'm looking at Dorman products (Some Dorman products sold as "HELP") and see various PCV grommets that might work: http://www.dormanproducts.com...
• rere PCV
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 00:38:32 EST
  oh yeah...my bad... its a 85 1.9 weeweeboxer
• Re: Looking for some parts for 80-83 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:45:25 -0700
  ...The Oil Breather Valve has a PCV function inside of it, hence that's why it's called a PCV Valve. Fits 80-Early...
• Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:42:48 -0700
  ...So here goes cut and paste. >> >> >> PCV=Positive Crankcase Ventilation. >> >> This is the method of extracting piston blowby and other fumes from the crankcase...
• Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:12:48 +0000
  ...I was just trying to explain the concept of a PCV system as used on other vehicles. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks...
• Re: blow-by to the limit ... what limits?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 12:04:54 -0700 (MST)
  > 2) The PCV system will blow oil into your air filter, which will > then get sucked into the air intake system for combustion. It...
• Re: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:43:45 -0800
  ...You can see the green clamp connecting pipe from block to PCV, then from PCV to intake bellow. I would guess that your Audi...
• Re: Found this site today
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 08:38:30 -0400
  ...Ummm, That's PCV valves, and pretty much PCV valves in north american cars predominantly, guy, I think we'll try a better garage...
• Re: idle and black tower
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:45:16 -0400
  ...a future project may be to vent the engine to the atmosphere via one valve cover, and install a pcv valve bewteen black tower...
• Re: PCV valve
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 00:05:03 EST
  ummmm.... where is it and can i replace it... tried looking ... saw nothing .. I did see the canister on the pass. behind the rear...
• Re: Fuel Expansion Tank Valve Grommet: Use PCV Grommet?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:59:45 -0700
  ...Use PCV Grommet? > > Hi all. > > Van-cafe has these: > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1013_293/fuel_expansion_tankgas_tank_g...
• Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:54:17 -0500
  ...So here goes cut and paste. > >> > >> > >> PCV=Positive Crankcase Ventilation. > >> > >> This is the method of extracting piston blowby and other fumes from the > crankcase...
• Re: rere PCV
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:55:43 -0800
  lol -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email ---- Thomas Bartnicki <Kazzpar007@AOL.COM> wrote: > oh yeah...my bad... its a 85 1.9 weeweeboxer > __________________________________________________ FREE...
• Oil leaks from tower and air intake
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 06:39:08 -0700
  I have tried searching the archives for information on someone who replaced the function in the tower with a standard PCV valve. Does anyone...
• Re: firewall plastic fitting/grommet
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:12:59 -0700
  ...I also looked at various PCV valve grommets at the same store but the entire assortment was cheaper than one PCV. The firewall hole...
• Re: Passed Smog Test!
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:51:18 -0500
  ...computer told the technician to look for in the Visual > Inspection: > > PCV System > Thermostatic Air Cleaner > Fuel Evaporative Controls > Exhaust Gas Recirculation > Ignition Spark...
• Re: Looking for some parts for 80-83 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:47:54 -0600
  ...I have an '81 (non-California)--there is no PCV valve. There is an EGR valve that is hooked to the throttle bottle. I...
• Re: tiico question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:59:17 EDT
  ...The bottom of the "T" will point toward the pcv valve. Turn the pcv valve upside down and install a very short piece of...
• Re: How can I tell if the crankcase vent is clogged?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 20:13:22 -0400
  There are several areas where the PCV can clog. All are easy to remove: the tower that the hose gots to is held on...
• Re: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:50:26 -0500
  ...My original Audi motor didn't have a pcv valve that I could find, the Bentley manual for it has no info, and Audi...
• Oil breather "thing"
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:57:28 -0700
  It seems the oil breather right angle thing (PCVish looking thing) on my 1980 westy in not sealing to the crankcase. This is the...
• info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 02:04:51 -0500
  ...from the valve cover to the air filter, with a large PCV valve at the valve cover. No fresh air seems to be drawn...
• Looking for some parts for 80-83 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:23:41 -0400
  ...What he is looking for is the pcv valve that goes on the top of the engine and the adapter that allows it to...
• Re: PCV/pre-heat hose? 83.5 1.9 wbx Canadian
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 May 2004 22:47:00 -0400
  ...2004 1:07 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: PCV/pre-heat hose? 83.5 1.9 wbx Canadian There is a...
• Re: Was: Engine.. Wiring... Heat. Now: Installed fuse B+ In Junction Box.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:43:20 -0700
  ...the fuse for the PCV heater element blowing won't make the engine not run. It's totally a minor embellishemt.. not a lot...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 08:54:39 -0400
  ...This can actually hurt your emissions as the vapors are pulled back into the engine through the PCV system. You need a good, long...
• Re: Oil leaks from tower and air intake
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 17:10:27 -0400
  ...someone who replaced the function in the tower with a standard PCV valve. Does anyone have a link to this information or has anyone...
• Re: It's smoking! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 21:04:57 -0800
  ...Not sure how the PCV/EGR valve would cause this, since I don't think it goes into the combustion chamber? Maybe if there...
• How can I tell if the crankcase vent is clogged?
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 15:08:52 -0700
  ...The crankcase vent is the PCV valve isn't it? I pulled the hose that goes from there to the airbox. Some crusty black...
• Re: Was: Engine.. Wiring... Heat. Now: Installed fuse B+ In Junction Box.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:31:09 -0700
  ...I wasn't referring to that PCV heater fuse. My mistake. I originally thought to p-mail David about this, then changed my mind...
• Re: Fuel Pump Problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 17:08:48 -0300
  >So check your oil cap, and if it's okay, maybe it's your PCV or somthing. According to the Automotion catalogue Porsche 914s...
• Re: PCV valve
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 23:25:12 -0600
  Are you going to clue us in with info like year model, air or water cooled. To save you time..... there isn't one...
• Re: strange cut off problem with wbx vanagon update
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 14:40:01 -0500
  ...in short, rather than opening farther and farther with blow-by, the suggested pcv in series with black tower opens farther to a point...
• Passed Smog Test!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 5 Feb 96 12:03:01 PST
  ...computer told the technician to look for in the Visual Inspection: PCV System Thermostatic Air Cleaner Fuel Evaporative Controls Exhaust Gas Recirculation Ignition Spark...
• Re: Was: Engine.. Wiring... Heat. Now: Installed fuse B+ In Junction Box.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:59:16 -0700
  ...I wasn't referring to that PCV heater fuse. My mistake. > > I originally thought to p-mail David about this, then changed my mind...
• Re: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 16:49:08 -0700
  ...Grey PCV, same idea will stick out about 1", but should do as it has a proper sized donut. I'm sure it will...
• Oil breather "thing"
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 08:27:49 -0700
  ...Oil breather "thing" It seems the oil breather right angle thing (PCVish looking thing) on my 1980 westy in not sealing to the crankcase...
• Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:19:39 -0700
  the pcv hose heater is conencted to Igntion on voltage I beleive. ( it's a small stand-alone harness that can be retrofitted to...
• Re: Synthetic oil test by AAA
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 16:20:45 -0700
  ...Presumably because less oil is being "burned" via the PCV system. ..... I think. At ~ $20 USD at Walmart, I can't argue. Neil. On...
• Re: PCV/pre-heat hose? 83.5 1.9 wbx Canadian
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 11 May 2004 11:06:42 -0600
  There is a hose, approx 1 to 1-1/4" in diameter that goes from the black "tower" on top of the engine casing...
• Re: FUEL LINE: Hate to Burn, Then Learn.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:55:18 -0700
  My '87 had one of its hi-pressure lines in the engine compartment replaced at some point by the PO with Gates fuel & PCV...
• crankcase breather valve?
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 21:50:58 -0500
  ...that controls recycled emissions according to manifold pressure - sounds like the PCV valve I'm familiar with. But my '87 2.1 only has...