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Crankcases and PCV Valves
Basically, a crankcase is the casing for the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. Combustion produces pressure within the crankcase. Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valves regulate the vapor pressure within the engine and recycle it back into the engine.
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Where is the PCV valve on a 1986 Pontiac 6000 STE?
to the Owner of the 1986 STE: I own two 1985's STE's and I noticec the PCV valve is on the front valve cover. I hope this will be of some help. Most Sincerely, Kristopher Gerbracht www.kristopher.gerbracht@juno.com
Where is the PCV valve on a 1998 expedition?
on the left falve cover close to the firewall (small black plastic cilinder with black rubber hose on top) just pull out to remove.
Where's the PCV for a 2001 Explorer?
The PCV valve on the 4.0 L is in the top of the driver's side valve cover towards the firewall, and on the 5.0 L V8 it is in the top of the intake manifold near the back of the manifold.
Where is the PCV valve located on a 1997 Chrysler Concorde?
if its a3.3 engine its located at the back of the planum, follow rubber vacuum hose comming out of the valve cover to the PVC on the planum
Where is the PCV valve on a 2000 Chevy Impala with the 3.8L V6?
Left Side of the engine: in the sensor case attached to the vacuum hoses
Where is the PCV valve on a 2002 town and country?
On a 2002 Town & Country with a 3.3 Flex Fuel engine, it's located on the back-side valve cover, just about in the middle -- under the windshield wiper assembly. You can see the hose sticking up and can reach your hand back there to get at it. Some people remove the windshield wiper assembly to gain easy access (and change the rear sparkplugs while you have the assembly out).
Where is the PCV valve located on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
Frt valve cover on the driver side, might be held down by strip of metal should also only need to be changed if you can't hear rattling inside of it
What happens in the upstroke of the piston in the crankcase in a four stoke engine?
On compression the air is compressed, and on exhaust it is forced out of the cylinder.
On compression the air is compressed, and on exhaust it is forced out of the cylinder.
Where is the PCV valve on a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8?
PCV (positive crankcase ventilation)valves are almost always located on the valve cover.
I can not tell you positively where it is on this truck. It may be in the line that goes back into the intake cowling.
Call your local autoparts store or Dealership. The Dealership WILL help you if you call the parts dept. because they have an exploded view of the exhaust and pollution control system.
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when you open the hood you will see a schematic by radiator and it shows location of the pcv valve. It also show routing of serpentine belt and pulleys
What makes the catalytic converter turn red in a 1988 Mazda?
Either the converter is partially clogged and needs replacing or you have a miss in the engine which is dumping raw fuel into the converter where it is being burned.
What happens if the snifter valve goes bad on the well system?
I think that is what caused my water lines to have too much air in the water
How to tell if my engine has a bad valve?
Which kind?
Exhaust or intake, run a compression test. A burned valve will show up as low compression on one cylinder. A blown head gasket will often show up as low compression on TWO cylinders.
If you suspect a bad PCV valve, jsut replace it as part of the tune-up.
Where is the PCV valve on a 2009 Toyota Camry?
The PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve on a 2009 Toyota Camry is located on the engine valve cover. To access it, you'll need to remove the engine cover, and the valve is typically found on the driver's side of the engine. It may be necessary to disconnect some hoses or components for easier access. Always consult your owner’s manual or a repair guide for specific instructions.
