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Old 01-19-2009, 07:32 PM
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Why is the pcv valve grounded on my 2002 ls1?
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Pretty sure it isn't. Pics?
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its just there to hold it down its not a ground
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also has to do with heat or smthng like that. there was a recent thread on this
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Yep its to secure the PCV valve and to act as a heat transfer strip so the valve doesnt freeze.
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Yep its to secure the PCV valve and to act as a heat transfer strip so the valve doesnt freeze.
good question - weird answer- learn somthing new everyday!
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...pcv-valve.html
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damn got to this one too late... but yes again confirmed... mines disconnected due to the fact that it is never ran in cold temperatures...



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