PCV solved ... Cheap!

[94cyclone]

here is how I solved the whole leaky PCV thing:

I purchased a new fram unit from the parts store. It leaked, like they all do. Then I went to mitsu and purchased the hose that goes from the valve cover to the brake booster. The new version of this hose has a nice check valve built in. I cut it to length for my PCV system and walla!

 

[cruisintalonawd]

From the brake booster to the valve cover?????

 

[kenamond]

here is how I solved the whole leaky PCV thing:

I purchased a new fram unit from the parts store. It leaked, like they all do. Then I went to mitsu and purchased the hose that goes from the valve cover to the brake booster. The new version of this hose has a nice check valve built in. I cut it to length for my PCV system and walla!

I'm also confused. There are only two vaccuum lines on the VC: the breather to the intake pipe and the PCV valve line to the intake manifold.

Anyway, how does it idle? The PCV valve is a metering orifice. If the check valve restricts flow too much, that might make it idle rough.

Have you done a boost leak test to see if the check valve leaks at 20psi?

Might be a good cheap-o mod if it all checks out, though the check valves from USPlastics are pretty cheap.

 

[Defiant]

here is how I solved the whole leaky PCV thing:

What "leaky PCV thing"? WTF

I purchased a new fram unit from the parts store. It leaked, like they all do. Then I went to mitsu and purchased the hose that goes from the valve cover to the brake booster.

Why didn't you just pick up the Mits PCV while you were there?

The new version of this hose has a nice check valve built in. I cut it to length for my PCV system and walla!

So you used a brake booster check valve for a PCV valve?

My effing god.

 

[SBstar]

I'm a firm believer in the plastic check valves from USPlastic as the best solution, although I have yet to try them. I've purchased two new OEM Mitusbishi PCV valves and both of them leaked, although not as badly as the old wore out one of course.

 

[kenamond]

What "leaky PCV thing"? WTFWhy didn't you just pick up the Mits PCV while you were there?So you used a brake booster check valve for a PCV valve?

My effing god.

I took it to mean that he used the brake booster check valve in addition to the PCV valve.

 

[94cyclone]

yea, I install the leaky pcv valve and then put the brake booster check valve in.

 

[tunethis]

If it works fine, it's definitely a good option.