PCV Hose question?
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So i was replacing my front Knock sensor the other day and i noticed that my PCV hose has a large cut in it, other then the LS6 valley option is just replacing it the only other option and what excally does the PCV system do?
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PCV helps eliminate harmful vapors inside your engine. It sends them through the intake to be burned off. That hose you are referring to is bad on just about every LS1. They just don't withstand the test of time on these engines. I would suggest patching it up with some new hose, buying an intact used unit, or buying an LS6 valley. I like the 3rd option the best.
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From what little research I've done, it'll be fine to drive, but it has a very real possibility of making quite the mess in your engine bay. I wouldn't do it for long unless you wanna change your oil every 800 miles or so as well, because it apparently has a lot to do with keeping your oil from looking like brownie batter.
I guess what I'm getting at is go ahead and reassemble everything, block the fittings on your intake and TB, and drive it to the parts house to get the parts mentioned for the fix above, or drive it to the dealer for the replacement hose, which IIRC is about $130. I wouldn't plan on driving it like that for a while though.
But I'd probably get some sort of affirmation before doing this, as I am far from an expert on the topic.
I guess what I'm getting at is go ahead and reassemble everything, block the fittings on your intake and TB, and drive it to the parts house to get the parts mentioned for the fix above, or drive it to the dealer for the replacement hose, which IIRC is about $130. I wouldn't plan on driving it like that for a while though.
But I'd probably get some sort of affirmation before doing this, as I am far from an expert on the topic.