PCGUY112887 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I've seen at least 1 3500 UMI that was so cleaned up, they got rid of the opening on the TB neck that the PCV valves dump into. I'd like to do this seeing as how 1 I cracked the hard plastic PCV tube that connects both PCV's and runs into the hole on the intake and it's being held together by duct tape and 2 it just looks cleaner. Seems like it would keep the intakes cleaner too. But what would you put in place of the PCV valves? Would just 2 typical breather filters work like you see on build V8's and such? Is there any use to the PCV system aside from being more helpful to the air? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91GPLQ1 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation. It´s a good thing. It will keep the crankcase free from sludging up. The PCV valve is a service item that needs to be replaced like a service item in the same manner like an oilfilter and such.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCGUY112887 Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I know what it is... doesn't really help me though hah. Could I connect the 2 PCV valves together via hose and put a breather filter on the end and hide it somewhere? I assume "positive" means the little ball inside the valve only lets air out when pressure starts to build in the valvecover, otherwise you won't want air entering through there correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCGUY112887 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Why do you have two PCV valves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Do you have a 3100? Mine also had hte problem with the stupid little vac hoses crack at the top of the intake. Damn $30 dealership item, but I was sick of the ghetto-fix I had which kept leaking. Anyways, on my car there is only 1 PCV valve on the front- the back is just a hose that connects to the rubber intake hose IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCGUY112887 Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Yes a 96 3100. From what it felt like, it felt as if there was another PCV valve on the back valve cover that the line went to as well. I know it goes to something, i'll reach back there and try to check again sometime when it's not 40* and raining outside. Either way, can I get rid of the system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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