Allow pressurized gases to vent from the crankcase.
yes
The PCV valve is located in the camshaft cover,in the crankcase breather chamber or in the hose which connects the crankcase breather chamber to the intake manifold
on top of the valve cover
The PCV or positive crankcase ventlation valve does as it is named. It will remove harmful gases from the engine. Also, you can find breather caps on the valve covers, this also helps to remove and fumes from the crankcase or engine base.
Too much crankcase pressure or the breather pipe is split/dosconnected. The crankcase breather goes into the rear of the air filter and the crankcase gasses are drawn in to the cylinder with the gas/air mixture and burned
the crankcase vents through the breather system.
No, the crankcase ventilation systems employed on diesels are not PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) systems. They are CCV (Closed Crankcase Ventilation) systems. Diesels do not produce sufficient vacuum for a PCV system. They use only a crankcase breather which is vented to the filtered side of the intake ducting. The engine can "breathe" both in and out via the breather cap. The round black thing on the TDI valve cover is a breather cap.
Crankcase breather tube.
Its called a PCV Positive crankcase ventilation. Its the little gadget that plugs into the top of the valve cover. Pull it out and it will rattle. That means its good.
The crankcase breather system typically consists of several key components: the breather valve, which allows gases to escape from the crankcase; a filter or separator that removes oil mist from the escaping gases; and tubing or hoses that connect these components to the engine intake system. This system helps to prevent pressure buildup in the crankcase and reduces emissions by redirecting the gases back into the combustion process. Additionally, some systems may include a PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve to regulate airflow and further enhance efficiency.
That should be the crankcase breather tube.