PCV valve question
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Hey there just wondering if you were able confirm what the issue was? I'm going to do another attempt at install today but wanted to see if you'd fixed the problem. If so was the issue the 1" fittings not being tight enough? Follow-up, as a newb how do you clear the codes? What is the process for clearing the CEL as well? If you restore the system to normal do they clear themselves (I imagine not...)? Thx again
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I have no affiliation with weistec but their product seems to be solid.
So I was thinking that only a vacuum leak could be the root cause of your CEL like it was for mine. I'm not saying a failure could not happen on the catch can side but I'm not aware of any issues can related following its installation.
So glad you pinpointed the problem. GL with your reinstall.
So I was thinking that only a vacuum leak could be the root cause of your CEL like it was for mine. I'm not saying a failure could not happen on the catch can side but I'm not aware of any issues can related following its installation.
So glad you pinpointed the problem. GL with your reinstall.
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thanks mort. fingers crossed that I won't get a CEL with my catch can, finally installed. I have to say the PCV valve is now flush against the firewall, and I'm not happy about it. There's no where else for it to get as the PCV valve line to the crankcase is not free to move as shown in the Weistec instructions; instead there is a metal tube that severely restricts it's movement. As a result, the PCV/billet setup can only sit 1 place and not interfere with the Y-air intake, and that's flush against the firewall. If my PCV fails (I've got 1800 miles on the new car) I'll know why.
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jcfay mine is tight against the firewall as well and in the only place it can be squeezed in. I was a little surprised as well but figured with the padded firewall insulation it should be fine for it to move around in there with engine movements and vibrations being absorbed by the padding. Fingers crossed...LOL.
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jcfay mine is tight against the firewall as well and in the only place it can be squeezed in. I was a little surprised as well but figured with the padded firewall insulation it should be fine for it to move around in there with engine movements and vibrations being absorbed by the padding. Fingers crossed...LOL.
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jcfay mine is tight against the firewall as well and in the only place it can be squeezed in. I was a little surprised as well but figured with the padded firewall insulation it should be fine for it to move around in there with engine movements and vibrations being absorbed by the padding. Fingers crossed...LOL.
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I got another question. I've been trying like mad to get the little plastic fitting out of the vac line hole in the intake manifold (right below the pcv hole), but that mother will NOT come out at all. it does rotate and seems also to want to go into the manifold. it is about 2cm long and 5 mm wide. is there any harm in just pushing it through and letting it go into the intake manifold to live out it's life? please don't flame me, this is a serious questions, even though it sounds stupid.
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I got another question. I've been trying like mad to get the little plastic fitting out of the vac line hole in the intake manifold (right below the pcv hole), but that mother will NOT come out at all. it does rotate and seems also to want to go into the manifold. it is about 2cm long and 5 mm wide. is there any harm in just pushing it through and letting it go into the intake manifold to live out it's life? please don't flame me, this is a serious questions, even though it sounds stupid.
Might interfere with the intake valves
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yeah, I figured. I've left it for now. gonna go to the parts dept in the AM and get a new piece and ask them about it. if I have to pull the whole manifold, that will be a definite kick in the *****, but at least I'll get to reseal it (half glass full). talk about making work for myself.
