It wouldn't hurt to make sure your PCV is still "rattling" to indicate it is probably functioning okay. If it doesn't rattle when you remove it and shake it, that could cause crankcase pressure to build and oil will probably leak from where ever the pressure can escape. I only throw this out because I had a "brand spank'in new PCV" fail on me after I installed it for the trip to Moab 
. Started spraying oil out of my breather cap (aftermarket) and I sucked down a 1/2 quart of oil rather quickly before discovering the problem. (Normally she doesn't use hardly any oil in 3,000mile change intervals.)
The downside is that even if crankcase pressure caused a leaking gasket; the damage has been done to the gasket or seal and it will probably need replaced even if you restore the pressure to its proper level (functioning PCV).
Last edited by Jolly Roger VX'er : 05/26/2008 at 06:25 AM
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