Random car related stuff

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 03/28/2014 at 11:49 • Filed to: Tales of interest

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First things first. Worked on the truck last night, EGR issues, tried to clean out a few hard tubes and replace an EGR modulator...but the part for the dealer was broken. Then I thought I would replace the PCV valve while I was in there...why not, it was only a few bucks...broke the damn hose. Yes Broke, The PCV grommet, hose and anything in that are was supposed to be soft rubber was like porcelain, and it shattered. Drove to a different dealer to buy the formed hoses with a taped up PCV this morning.

Not sure if CEL is from previous EGR flow issue or new PCV issue...or both.

Anyway, on my way into work this morning I saw a lovely, clean 2014 Shelby Cobra and I was a little shocked when I pulled up next to it to see a mid 40's woman in a flower shirt driving...it was also a stick. I just looked over to her and nodded in approval.

Also, I love coming to work and seeing this

D90, FJ cruiser, JKU wrangler.

There is a lifted FJ in the parking lot too, but this is how is stacked up this morning. Its good to live in Utah methinks.

On a related note, Mr. D90 (whose truck is usually dirty and who drives it in rain and snow without sides) in a show of solidarity parked next to me during lunch, as I have parked next to him several times when the opportunity presents itself.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > HammerheadFistpunch 03/28/2014 at 11:53

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I'm apparently "that jerk" today:

PVC Valve:

PCV Valve:

Apologies for being "that asshole" today

HammerheadFistpunch > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/28/2014 at 11:54

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dyslexia...whatcha goina do?

Honestly I know the difference by my brain doesn't.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > HammerheadFistpunch 03/28/2014 at 11:55

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hahaha I'm sure you do.

Just grumpy from dealing with the FP and bailout discussions...

HammerheadFistpunch > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/28/2014 at 11:58

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your not going to like my response to your post then.

Buick Mackane > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/28/2014 at 12:24

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Does anyone here know what would happen if you were to block the flow of oily gases and mist from the PCV valve to the intake manifold? It seems to only introduce hot, oily mist into the intake manifold and gunk up everything inside there. And why don't the automakers have the old type filter element between the PCV and intake anymore? I took a look inside my intake manifold (behind the throttle body) and I was shocked by how gummy and oily it was inside there.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Buick Mackane 03/28/2014 at 12:51

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my guess is this:

lol in all seriousness. I only know how they really operate in my old 68 Mercury. And when I had the wrong hose hooked up to it and caused a vacuum backup, it built up so much pressure under the valve cover it started spraying oil all over the inside of the engine compartment. Gota let it breathe!