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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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I must be seriously challenged. Ive replaced an engine, tranny and rearend, but I can't find the freakin PCV Valve on this freakin' car. 2001 T/A WS6. I've done searched and searched and look at other peoples pics of where THERE'S is, but mines not in any of the same places. Searched up and down, back and forth, pass and driver's side... what gives?
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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facing the motor, mine is on the front right side of my intake manifold... but mine is a FAST.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Might you be able to take a quick pic?
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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The PCV valve is on the passenger side of the motor and runs in between the head and intake manifold. You cant actually see the valve because its all covered in a rubber hose but if you trace the line coming out the pass. side of your throttle body youll find it. Good luck
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Yea, my buddies TA it was about halfway down the Pass. Valvecover, on my camaro, it is right there in the front.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TireSm0ke
The PCV valve is on the passenger side of the motor and runs in between the head and intake manifold. You cant actually see the valve because its all covered in a rubber hose but if you trace the line coming out the pass. side of your throttle body youll find it. Good luck
Do I have to rip the rubber/foam stuff wrapped around it to get to the valve for replacing it?
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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nope its that big circle, that where the valve is
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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Do I have to rip the rubber/foam stuff wrapped around it to get to the valve for replacing it?
yes you do, but make sure not to cut the other hoses, just cut above the pcv start with a slight cut to see the pcv valve and just cut what is needed to get to the pcv, then put electrical tape
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Originally Posted by 98boxer
yes you do, but make sure not to cut the other hoses, just cut above the pcv start with a slight cut to see the pcv valve and just cut what is needed to get to the pcv, then put electrical tape
??? cut da foam?
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ae13291
??? cut da foam?
if he could get around it, go ahead and leave it on, when i first changed my pcv valve that foam part broke to pieces, and I just put a few wraps of electrical tape
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just posted a thread on how to redo the rot on these. 100 percent goodyear rubber on my system
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Originally Posted by Joshiedoom
just posted a thread on how to redo the rot on these. 100 percent goodyear rubber on my system
Link?
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/1004443-complete-redo-pcv-system.html
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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this is a pic from my 02, yours should be exactly the same unless a previous owner decided to do some janky *** "customizing".
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Yup, bingo. That's where I decided it was. Did you replace your's? Mine is in the exact same place, but looks slightly different.
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Originally Posted by noriceinside
this is a pic from my 02, yours should be exactly the same unless a previous owner decided to do some janky *** "customizing".
On the 98 camaro its on the side of the intake manifold.
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Originally Posted by 98boxer
On the 98 camaro its on the side of the intake manifold.
Correct. 98s have a different location and are prone to heat degredation.
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Yup, better off doing the entire thing. When I did my LS6 intake sway, i bearlly touched it and the entire thing started crumbling apart. I actually did mine like Joshiedoom, turned out great.
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Yep. I didnt mean to do all of mine. I was just gonna redo the housing but the bastard fell completely apart. Hot idle is drastically improved
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