Tin Indian

I have had to modify my PCV system since installing a set of LS6 centerbolt valve covers on my 98 TA. I needed the centerbolt covers since I now have installed a set of TEA 5.3 heads (had to dump the stock perimeter bolt valve covers).

Anyway, does anyone know why the hell GM would use a grounding strap on a PCV valve? Makes NO sense to me. My modified PCV system is now not grounded.

Thanks,
Ron

DaddySS

The only thing that comes to mind is to avoid static discharge from igniting fuel/oil vapor in the block (stating the obvious), but this is the first I have heard of it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

It is a heat sink, not a ground <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Why does it need a heat sink? Good question, all I remember is that one of my manuals listed it as a heat sink...

Tin Indian

Thanks everyone for the replies.

The heat sink makes sense, but I am not going to loose any sleep over this at all. We don't need no stinkin heat sink... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Ron,

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

I wouldn't worry. Mine's been off for over two years since I did the verticle PCV mod. No issues here. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

SmaknaSS

iTrader: (1)

I hear wire/heat sink keeps the PCV valve warm in cold weather.