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Re: PCV valve
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:56:53 -0800
Water Pissers unite :) psssssssssssssssssssssssss -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email ---- Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote: > Are you going to clue us in with...
1.9 no start (flooded)
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 18:29:50 -0600
...In checking, I found the PCV hose had a large hole in it (about size of a quarter) and replaced with a piece of...
RE: Oil Splatters in Engine Compartment
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Aug 95 13:52 PDT
...Does anyone on the list have experience with crankcase breathing problems? Is there anything which can go wrong ala a PCV valve on water...
Re: Throttle valve housing question......
Historical mailing list - John Haddad
Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:59:09 -0400
...I immediately suspected the PCV valve, but haven't checked it out yet. I recently overfilled the oil by accident, and I figure it...
Re: Which bus hould I buy?
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Tue, 6 Feb 1996 15:23:30 -0600 (CST)
...but on my '66 all they look for is PCV. That's all the computer > says, nothing about vacuum advance, single port single carb...
Re: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Tue, 27 Apr 1999 19:44:50 -0600
...Check openings to the crankcase, such as the dipstick, PCV valve, and oil filler cap for air tight fits. Check anything downstream of the...
Re: NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:05:56 -0500
...http://gti-vr6.net/library/engine/P5150220_EVAP_valve+PCV_valve.jpg You can also get a P0440 if the gas cap doesn't...
Maintenance database Was Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 7 Mar 2005 10:37:58 -0600
Mike Collum wrote: > It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR > valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that...
Oil Burning ('83.5)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Nov 1996 16:34:01 -0800
...Any ideas? If it was American Iron, I'd think PCV valve, but a 1.9 wasserboxer has no such device. It has about...
'76, FI Bus: problems with smoke
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Apr 1996 16:54:02 -0700
...I would guess it would have to do with the PCV valve incorrectly passing blow by into the intake. There are a couple of...
It's smoking! Help!
Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:01:23 -0600
...My father suggested I check the PCV/EGR valve... is this a possibility? Or do I need to plan on a teardown? What's...
Re: OIL on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 09:39:21 -0400
...had a Chevy 350 in a mini motorhome that had the PCV set up incorrectly and it blew oil everywhere...what a simple fix...
Maintainance: Good Advice
Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
...The PCV breather filter assures that only clean, filtered air is drawn in through the PCV breather. A clogged breather filter prevents the PCV...
Re: Breather for 1.9 Diesel connversion question
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 08:58:48 -0400
Paul- Looking at my 1985 TD, I'd say you would have to go to the dealer for the PCV valve and intake junction...
AUDI 5CYL Pros and Cons
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:53:47 -0700
...Leaks oil from the PCV system. Self disassembling custom exhaust system. Won't pass smog. Installation workmanship?... Eh? Support via wiring diagrams, tips and...
Was: Oil.Where's it go? Now: Sheesh! It goes into the coolant, as of this evening.....
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:37:49 -0700
...The PCV valve is not supposed to be needed for functionality, and mine was 'cludged' into place by the whoever swapped in this motor...
Re: Oil Filler Tube Question
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:49:38 -0500
...A hole there negates the crankcase vacuum created by the PCV valve, allowing a relatively free-flow of unmetered air to bypass the air...
Re: No idle/odd running.
Historical mailing list - --------
Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:03:51 -0400
Pinch off the big hose (when running ) to the PCV. See if this changes anything. If not pinch off the big hose to the...
Re: WTB: T3 Panelvan
Historical mailing list
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:08:33 EST
...Every one else > I'm opened for bids.....You will see it > on the PCV at some point. I may do my normal customizing...
O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:03:54 -0400
...Seems it ought to be some kind of PCV valve but what are the electrical leads going to it doing? So, anyway, do I...
Re: grey water tank ideas
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 23 May 2006 13:38:40 -0400
...I like the PCV/ABS idea. I would use ABS. Don't know if volume would end up being less than pail/collapsible container...
Re: How often should one replace sparking plugs?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 12 May 2009 17:57:35 -0700
...Air/PCV/air injection system filters are also included as "replace". Neil. On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 5:20 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928...
Re: oil inside intake boot
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Tue, 2 Nov 2004 18:03:03 -0800
Aha! I was thinking in of my American car- as in how an old PCV valve might allow excess oil into the airfilter container...
Re: 84 vanagon wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:51:26 -0400
...There was somthing about the black tower that if you use a PCV Valve on it and plug the intake boot where it plugs...
Re: Breather tower test?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 18 May 2008 08:57:38 -0700
...Somewhat a sidebar, but I'm finding that copper looks like the best solution to route from PCV valve to intake tube on my...
Re: Subaru Forester 2.5
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:57:54 -0700
...burner,,, If You do start to see oil burn, change the PCV Valve before You start running heavier oil to see if that may...
Re: blow-by to the limit ... what limits?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 30 Nov 1994 13:07:58 -0500 (EST)
...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: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:38:38 -0700
Ski poles work, pcv pipes work, broom sticks work but why not just bite the bullet and get at least one strut? Imagine how...
Dipstick out, rough run explained was: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:30:01 -0400
...The black gizmo is your PCV valve, that is Positive Crankcase Ventilation. That valve and hose are constantly sucking waste gases out of the...
Oil Pressure problems
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 21:42:44 -0400
...ten minutes trying to remember if the damn thing had a PCV valve. The only thing that approaches one, it seems, is the stack...
Cal Smog (arrghh!)
Historical mailing list - Larry Montgomery
Fri, 2 Jun 1995 11:19:59 -0700 (PDT)
...to have is the Oil breather, evap cannister, and all the PCV stuff". He informed me that according to the Ca. manual that it...
fuel tank outlet vs fuel filter inlet
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Sun, 16 May 2010 13:28:52 -0700
...One thing I'd thought of was picking up a PCV valve that has the two different diameter ports on it, and throwing it...
Re: WTB: T3 Panelvan
Historical mailing list - ****************************
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 23:18:02 -0600
...Every one else I'm opened for bids.....You will see it on the PCV at some point. I may do my normal customizing...
Im back with air ... mind boggling
Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 06:58:39 -0800
...does this engine vent (PCV) or something .. or is it time for a reseal (nooo !!) thanks . ===== Dave Vieira Hamilton, Ontario Canada __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
Re: fuel pressure regulator questions
Historical mailing list - t
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 21:11:01 -0700
...That is you PCV Valve. Has nothing to do with your issues. I still think you otter look in the Air Meter box on...
Re: A trick - Subiegon oil dip stick
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 3 Sep 2023 14:59:54 -0600
...outside air on 1 end & in the oil on the other, PCV could be sucking air into tube that might then bubble out the...
Re: grey water tank ideas
Historical mailing list - jon
Tue, 23 May 2006 14:26:22 -0700
...It would have lid and > large hole to fit under drain. > > I like the PCV/ABS idea. I would use ABS. Don't know...
Re: Oil Pressure problems
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:07:03 -0500
...ten minutes trying to remember if the damn thing had > a PCV valve. The only thing that approaches one, it seems, is the stack...
Re: grey water tank ideas
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 23 May 2006 14:07:26 -0400
...It would have lid and > large hole to fit under drain. > > I like the PCV/ABS idea. I would use ABS. Don't know...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 3 May 2015 09:48:32 -0700
...Whistling or hissing out of the PCV valve, oil filler cap hole or dipstick tube means the air is pushing past the rings. Suspect...
Re: Does this bus go to my office?
Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 07:54:43 PST
...Is there something similar to a PCV valve or EGR valve on it? My Bentley manual hasn't arrived yet and I'm finding...
'88 Westy updates
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:50:53 PDT
...I haven't checked everything yet, just the easy things first, like cleaning all connectors & the PCV tube, checking coolant temp sensor near thermostat...
Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 9 Jun 2007 13:49:00 +1200
...records after the first 16000km, and it was not recalled for PCV valve replacement when the recall went out. Kramer Mazda "could not" find...
88 Surging & Idle updates
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Wed, 20 Mar 1996 10:07:26 PDT
...plug near thermostat - it was *very* dirty (not sure what effect this would have...), pinched PCV hose, then checked throttle switch with a meter...
Re: CNN@lenti.umn.edu?& more Diesel proublems
Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
Sun, 6 Apr 1997 11:14:45 -0700 (PDT)
...the best way that I see is; basic emissions controls (EGR,PCV,Catalitic converters, and unleaded fuel), then take the rest of the money...
Re: [DIESEL] Coolant Pipes in Vanagon (was Reinhardt Lives!!)
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:39:04 -0400
...I like the electrical conduit idea. > > Also, what about PCV plumbing pipe. Its cheap. Once glued w/ the special > solvent, it will never come...
Re: Oil.Where's it go? Now: Sheesh! It goes into the coolant, as of this evening.....
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 19 Oct 2017 05:38:07 -0700
...The PCV valve is not > supposed to be needed for functionality, and mine was 'cludged' into place > by the whoever swapped in this motor...
Re: Subaru Forester 2.5
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:07:03 -0800
...burner,,, If You do start to see oil burn, > > change the PCV Valve before You start running heavier oil to see if that > > may...
Re: tune up question (just curious)
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
Sat, 13 Jul 2002 19:49:16 +0000
...The 2.1L doesen't have a PCV valve and the crankcase vent heater is maintenance free. If the ign. timing was set correctly...
Re: Roof top Air conditioners
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sat, 23 Mar 2002 08:15:17 -0800
...Window/wall-mount AC unit in the hatchback window(Will have PCV pipe supports to keep the hatch open) Phil84' Westy Tiico (The Millenium...
Re: No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:12:56 -0400
Your PCV system routes blow-by gases back into the intake. It only works correctly with a closed and properly sealed system. ----- Original Message...
Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 20:07:14 -0500
...It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that an '85 doesn...
Was: Engine.. Wiring... Heat. Now: Installed fuse B+ In Junction Box.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:16:55 -0700
...The one I installed is the same size as the PCV heating element fuse. It fits, but if a smaller fuse holder exists, and...
Emission Controls, etc.
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Mar 1996 06:28:10 -0500 (EST)
...Emission controls began to show up 30 years ago with PCV systems. Some of us can remember seeing those old blow-by pipes under...
Re: Oil.Where's it go? Now: Sheesh! It goes into the coolant, as of this evening.....
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:35:04 -0700
...The PCV valve is not >> supposed to be needed for functionality, and mine was 'cludged' into place >> by the whoever swapped in this motor...
Re: Fuel Pump Problem?
Historical mailing list - sstones
Tue, 4 Apr 1995 14:09:26 -0400 (EDT)
...So check your oil cap, and if it's okay, maybe it's your PCV or somthing. Kind of a long story just for...
Re: Coolant Flush and Fill (Post Mortem)
Historical mailing list - sstones
Sun, 4 Dec 1994 11:53:05 -0500 (EST)
...No that's what your PCV valve does for you (when it's working) So long as your coolant in both tanks is close...
Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:23:50 -0700
...intake boot, my theory is that oil is getting out the pcv system into intake. I recently switched to synthetic. This seems to have...
Re: fuel tank outlet vs. fuel filter inlet
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 May 2010 22:22:54 -0400
...One thing I'd thought of was picking up a PCV valve that has the two different diameter ports on it, and throwing it...
Re: CNN@lenti.umn.edu?& more Diesel proublem
Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:38:41 -0700 (PDT)
...the best way that I see is; basic emissions controls > (EGR,PCV,Catalitic converters, and unleaded fuel), then take the rest of the > money...