metal cable attached to the pcv valve
metal cable attached to the pcv valve i changed my pcv valve today and i noticed a little metal thing that clipped around it with a short cable that ran to the block. i was just wondering what this did?
Some people says it transfers heat and helps warm up the PCV valve, some say it holds it in place. Others just take it off and dont worry about it.
I personally took mine off and used new hose, because my elbow had cracked anyway.
I personally took mine off and used new hose, because my elbow had cracked anyway.
Its a "PCV Heat Exchange Cable."
If you are curious in this kind of thing, I highly suggest purchasing the F-Body Factory Service Manuals. (Sometimes you can get a good deal on eBay for these.)
From that manual:
"The PCV valve is connected to the PCV Heat Exchange Cable. The PCV Heat Exchange cable is mounted to the coolant crossover with a integral fastener. This cable transfers heat to the PCV valve to eliminate condensation build-up in the PCV system. This also aids in eliminating throttle body icing."
So, this cable will help keep liquid water from accumulating and either dumping in to the PCV system/crankcase or forming ice in the throttle body.
If you are curious in this kind of thing, I highly suggest purchasing the F-Body Factory Service Manuals. (Sometimes you can get a good deal on eBay for these.)
From that manual:
"The PCV valve is connected to the PCV Heat Exchange Cable. The PCV Heat Exchange cable is mounted to the coolant crossover with a integral fastener. This cable transfers heat to the PCV valve to eliminate condensation build-up in the PCV system. This also aids in eliminating throttle body icing."
So, this cable will help keep liquid water from accumulating and either dumping in to the PCV system/crankcase or forming ice in the throttle body.
Its a "PCV Heat Exchange Cable."
If you are curious in this kind of thing, I highly suggest purchasing the F-Body Factory Service Manuals. (Sometimes you can get a good deal on eBay for these.)
From that manual:
"The PCV valve is connected to the PCV Heat Exchange Cable. The PCV Heat Exchange cable is mounted to the coolant crossover with a integral fastener. This cable transfers heat to the PCV valve to eliminate condensation build-up in the PCV system. This also aids in eliminating throttle body icing."
So, this cable will help keep liquid water from accumulating and either dumping in to the PCV system/crankcase or forming ice in the throttle body.
If you are curious in this kind of thing, I highly suggest purchasing the F-Body Factory Service Manuals. (Sometimes you can get a good deal on eBay for these.)
From that manual:
"The PCV valve is connected to the PCV Heat Exchange Cable. The PCV Heat Exchange cable is mounted to the coolant crossover with a integral fastener. This cable transfers heat to the PCV valve to eliminate condensation build-up in the PCV system. This also aids in eliminating throttle body icing."
So, this cable will help keep liquid water from accumulating and either dumping in to the PCV system/crankcase or forming ice in the throttle body.
i really need to get a service manual for all these little things. i've looked at stores but they don't have any. i'll try ebay like you mentioned. thanks. Trending Topics
You see, I would have said it was a ground too. But, I know better then that. The PCV valve has rubber ends on both sides of it...a ground would not be needed. Now we all know what it really is! Thanks.
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Verdad Gallardo Stores will never have them. You can get new ones through the Helm corporation. (helm.com) There should also be a Helm order form in the back of your owners manual; however the prices will no longer be good - will be more now. Dealers also get these new every model year and many never use them. So, there are some really good sets in circulation. With a little patience you should be able to save 90% on the cost when a set pops up on eBay.
