The oil drinking problem scares me...

[iamjacksadrenalgland]

The problem is the pcv valve. I have had the problem and replced the pcv valve and it is fine ,then all of a sudden down 2 qts.I have solved the problem by putting in a breather and plugging the line that goes to the intake plenum.I have had no problems since. It has probably been 8 months. If you want specifics let me know. shawn

i'm interested, specifics please!

[JHarris1385]

me too

[psychos2]

i'm interested, specifics please!

What I did was bought a small breather from autozone ($10) and got a piece of rubber hose the right diameter and a couple hose clamps. I used the hose to connect the breather to the pcv valve and install the stock clamps to make sure it does not fall off. Take the hose that is connected to the intake plenum and plug it , I used a bolt that was the right diameter and used the hose clamps on both ends of the hose. It is very important that this hose is plugged or you will have an air leak.The breather is actually hidden under the plastic cover. I did not actually remove the pcv valve, just made it so the oil cannot be sucked into the intake. The reason this happens is poor design of the valve cover. There is either no baffle or insuficient baffles to stop this from happening when the pcv valve sticks open. I will post a pic as soon as I can. shawn

[nfpgasmask]

Multiple pics please, as most of this is over my head!

Thanks!

Bart

PS - Thinking of trying Royal Purple next oil change, just for the heck of it. There is a Summit Racing store here, and they have a full stock of RP.

What I did was bought a small breather from autozone ($10) and got a piece of rubber hose the right diameter and a couple hose clamps. I used the hose to connect the breather to the pcv valve and install the stock clamps to make sure it does not fall off. Take the hose that is connected to the intake plenum and plug it , I used a bolt that was the right diameter and used the hose clamps on both ends of the hose. It is very important that this hose is plugged or you will have an air leak.The breather is actually hidden under the plastic cover. I did not actually remove the pcv valve, just made it so the oil cannot be sucked into the intake. The reason this happens is poor design of the valve cover. There is either no baffle or insuficient baffles to stop this from happening when the pcv valve sticks open. I will post a pic as soon as I can. shawn

[Joe_Black]

There are a variety of direct plug-in filters that can supplant the PCV valve. One popular and easy to fit unit is from K&N: K&N Crankcase Vent Filter



I don't know the grommet ID offhand, but you'd just need to order the appropriate flange diameter and simply replace the PCV. You can then either put a plug in the PCV draw-off hose or one in place of it where it mounts.

[iamjacksadrenalgland]

good stuff, joe and psychos2 ... many thanks. i plan to tackle this issue in 2 weeks when i have a long weekend off.