PCV valve?
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From: Clarksville
PCV valve? I went to AZ to get stuff for my up and coming oil change, well i decided to get a new PCV valve as well. But the one I got is hollow, but the one thats in the car now isnt it has a berring in it or something? Whats the deal, is this a new design or did the guy at the store give me the wrong PCV valve?
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
There was an updated PCV valve issued that isn't really a valve anymore. I beleive it was first used on the LSx trucks. It's got a 3mm hole vs the 10mm hole in the stock valve, but no actual "valve" inside.
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Damn I was just used to them having a berring in them i thought I was just givin the wrong one. Well thanks guys guess you learn something new everyday! Hollow PCV valve who woulda thought
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Me too....when I changed it probably a year and a half ago, the Camaro one was still valved so I had to give them the part number for the C6 one if I recall to get the one you have. It's a direct replacement and I actually found out about it searching for how to cut down on oil consumption, which you'll find is a slight issue with these cars. Mine wasn't out of control or anything but when I first bought it I didn't realize they consumed (it's never leaked visibly), but you'll probably lose a quart every couple thousand miles. The new valve helped a bit...
