PCV...where and how?
12-21-2006, 01:29 AM
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PCV...where and how? I thought I had found it, but I guess not. WHERE IS IT!? The thing I thought was it is about 3" from the TB and has a huge ground wire going to it...im guessing thats NOT it 
Where is it, how do I remove/replace it? PIX would be NICE!
Where is it, how do I remove/replace it? PIX would be NICE! 
12-21-2006, 02:22 AM
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I removed it, it rattled, but reticently. I subjected it to a colon blow of carb cleaner and it rattles a bit better and a lot of crap came out. I am now going to wal-mart to get some Simple Green for my bathtub
12-21-2006, 04:02 AM
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Now why were you dealing with the PCV valve?
You should get a catch can, our PCV system is garbage and oil goes right past the valve like a hot knife through butter.
Peace,
Craig.
You should get a catch can, our PCV system is garbage and oil goes right past the valve like a hot knife through butter.
Peace,
Craig.
12-21-2006, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
I removed it, it rattled, but reticently. I subjected it to a colon blow of carb cleaner and it rattles a bit better and a lot of crap came out. I am now going to wal-mart to get some Simple Green for my bathtub
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12-21-2006, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
It was 1am. I couldnt procure a new one and this one is good as new 
You still didn't answer my question, what made you deal with it, more so at 1am?
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12-21-2006, 06:01 PM
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I never had any significant PCV oil sucking issues till after a cam install. When stock, it worked OK.
12-21-2006, 08:18 PM
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Well, I was thinking my idle issue may have ahd to do with the PCV (I dunno what caused it, lots of M6's have intermittant high idle from what I have found on search). Anyways, it had some crap in it and I cleaned it. Not much oil in it or the tubing though. Seems to be doing just fine. I have gone 1500 miles on GC and used 1/4-1/3qt MAYBE. Seems okay to me.
PS, no idle issues today. I did the idle re-learn proceedure and I think she is fixed
PS, no idle issues today. I did the idle re-learn proceedure and I think she is fixed
12-23-2006, 08:03 PM
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i've tried new, different, catch can, no PCV valve and i am getting a very loud whistle that comes and goes with RPM...
when i catch it at idle, pull the vacuum off of the intake, it stops, so i know it is related. i capped off the TB fresh air line going to the valve cover and took vacuum from there. i ran a hose from the driver side VC to the pass in the same spot as stock, only thing is, i eliminated the tee behind the intake. was that a mistake? should the TB still supply air....even so, why would that make a whistle sound? i would assume that means a restriction or leak....hELP!
when i catch it at idle, pull the vacuum off of the intake, it stops, so i know it is related. i capped off the TB fresh air line going to the valve cover and took vacuum from there. i ran a hose from the driver side VC to the pass in the same spot as stock, only thing is, i eliminated the tee behind the intake. was that a mistake? should the TB still supply air....even so, why would that make a whistle sound? i would assume that means a restriction or leak....hELP!
12-27-2006, 08:46 AM
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hi there
im in Australia and have a MONARO (Pontiac GTO) with the LS1 engine....for the last few thousand miles, i have also started hearing this whistle sound from my engine!
The dealer said it was the alternator and it was normal for a high output alternator to do this under load. he put the lights on, and the whistle got noiser.....
Anyway - they supposedly replaced the alternator, and my noise is still there..im frustrated by it!
Any ideas?
Ive heard it could be Idler Pulley, Belts or even an air leak!
im in Australia and have a MONARO (Pontiac GTO) with the LS1 engine....for the last few thousand miles, i have also started hearing this whistle sound from my engine!
The dealer said it was the alternator and it was normal for a high output alternator to do this under load. he put the lights on, and the whistle got noiser.....
Anyway - they supposedly replaced the alternator, and my noise is still there..im frustrated by it!
Any ideas?
Ive heard it could be Idler Pulley, Belts or even an air leak!