Questions & Answers for: pcv valve cause crankcase build

...pan gkt, pressure coming from valve cover oil fill plug, whn removed replace the pcv valve. If it is not working it will allow pressure to build up in the crankcase. this will cause leaks

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PCV valve or breather system Blow-by from worn piston rings Bad valve seals: The valves are located in thecylinder head above the combustion chamber. Oil is pumped at 50 to 80 psi of pressure into the

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PCV valve is plugged and causing the problem. Where is it located? I cannot find it. Help.... I would think that if the PCV valve were actually plugged, there may be enough pressure build-up to unseat

...PCV valve is supposed to remove crankcase pressure and vapors from combustion leakage. Replace the valve and connecting hose (if degraded). A blocked PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve can ...

Question about 1989 Suburban

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...PCV pipe (and valve if you have one). If the pipe is clogged or the valve is stuck shut then this could cause pressure to build in the crankcase and force oil vapor past the piston rings to be burnt. ...

...pcv valve,could be glogged up causing pressure to back up,Here's the pcv valve. Check your PCV valve and system. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve is designed to reduce vapors and pressure ...

Question about 2001 Pathfinder

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...PCV valve can cause excessive crankcase pressures to build up which can cause oil to leak out of oil seals which are worn and weak. In some cases it can even cause oil leaks on low mileage engines ...

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...valve on aford f250 engine PCV - positive crankcase ventilation. one way passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase of an internal combustion engine. This is necessary ...

...pcv valve should only work on deceleration or when there is excessive pressure build up in the sump max vacuum in an engine is 22 inches of mercury on hard deceleration and 15 "hg on idle to have ...

...Back pressure building up in the engine . Something with PCV - positive crankcase ventilation valve . Clogged breather filter if it has one . PCV VALVE OPERATION Possibly ! start there first

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