civicx3
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Ive been having a lot of oil leaks on my EG6 and think its down to a bad PCV valve so will replacing it and installing a catch can. Im not running boost so any advice on setting one up for the first time on a NA motor?
The outlet of the PCV valve goes to the intake of the catch can, but is it best to put a breather filter on the cans outlet or should i run it back to the intake?
If its best to put a breather on the outlet, do you block the intake manifold inlet?
Should i keep the outlet on the rocker cover going to the rubber intake pipe or just put a breather filter on it?
EDIT: After reading a lot more on PCV valves i didnt realise the importance of keeping it clean and replacing it when needed. Seems like a lot of people were having the same problems as me, smoking engine, oil leaks everywhere, loss of power, pre detonation etc... All caused by this little plastic valve failing. This guy explains it quite well...
The outlet of the PCV valve goes to the intake of the catch can, but is it best to put a breather filter on the cans outlet or should i run it back to the intake?
If its best to put a breather on the outlet, do you block the intake manifold inlet?
Should i keep the outlet on the rocker cover going to the rubber intake pipe or just put a breather filter on it?
EDIT: After reading a lot more on PCV valves i didnt realise the importance of keeping it clean and replacing it when needed. Seems like a lot of people were having the same problems as me, smoking engine, oil leaks everywhere, loss of power, pre detonation etc... All caused by this little plastic valve failing. This guy explains it quite well...
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