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Can I vent the PCV to the atmosphere?

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Old 03-27-2005, 02:19 AM
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Default Can I vent the PCV to the atmosphere?

why not? i have no EGR pump or EGR valve, why should i vent it back into the manifold?

and if i cant vent it, could i just use a rubber hose that points toward the ground to let it drip oil?



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Old 03-27-2005, 02:27 AM
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your pcv relies on vacume from the intake....i tried what u said,and i sprayed my car with oil...
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Old 03-27-2005, 02:45 AM
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no that's what i said when i popped my hood seeing oil everywhere!!...EXXON couldn't touch me that day.
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