Need advice for how to fix PCV line vacuum leak
12-12-2009, 01:57 PM
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Need advice for how to fix PCV line vacuum leak Hey all,
I have been driving my car around as a weekend warrior for about a year now with an issue where the car will throw P0171 and P0174 (lean bank 1 and 2 codes) which also is related to an occasional stumble and rough idle. After scratching my head for a long time, I popped the hood with the engine running and found a vacuum leak coming from the line where the PCV valve meets the intake manifold. The line is cracked and looked like it became deformed with age. What part can I get to replace this, is there quick remedy or do I have to go to the stealership and pay $200 for a little plastic tube. I really don't want to do any modifications of the PCV system, I'm tired of working on this car and I want to drive it just like everybody else does with their cars. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I have been driving my car around as a weekend warrior for about a year now with an issue where the car will throw P0171 and P0174 (lean bank 1 and 2 codes) which also is related to an occasional stumble and rough idle. After scratching my head for a long time, I popped the hood with the engine running and found a vacuum leak coming from the line where the PCV valve meets the intake manifold. The line is cracked and looked like it became deformed with age. What part can I get to replace this, is there quick remedy or do I have to go to the stealership and pay $200 for a little plastic tube. I really don't want to do any modifications of the PCV system, I'm tired of working on this car and I want to drive it just like everybody else does with their cars. Any help is greatly appreciated.
12-12-2009, 02:01 PM
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I just went to a parts store, bought the right size rubber hose and squeezed it on both ends-no more problems. At least, I think I had the same problem you do with the PCV hose.
Don't let the occasional fix or repair job turn you off, it comes with the territory...
Don't let the occasional fix or repair job turn you off, it comes with the territory...
12-12-2009, 02:42 PM
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Thats good to know that a piece of rubber hose will work. At a quick glance (it was dark out it looked like it was a special piece that had to go in there. I'll fix it in a couple days, thanks for your help guys.
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12-12-2009, 07:56 PM
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Man thank god I don't live in California, that stuff would p!$$ me off big time. I am 100% sure that Pennsylvania inspection won't go that deep, so I'll slap a rubber hose on it and say bye bye to the vacuum leak.
12-13-2009, 03:16 AM
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Maybe the OP's PCV routing is different than mine, but all I had to do was replace a rubber tube that had cracked and split open because of an odd angle it was in. I can't imagine they can tell the difference between what the factory installed and what I came up with. My piece looks better actually...
12-13-2009, 06:21 AM
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When I used to live in Ca., on 2 different occasions I got shot down for not using smog hose where required. It depends on how tight the guy is doing the inspection.
The Evap can should have fuel hose on it I believe.
The Evap can should have fuel hose on it I believe.
