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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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pcv- yes or no

just a quick question here. is it nessesary to have a pcv valve if you run two valve cover breathers. if so, why? thanks
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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Yes two breathers won't do anything really, just vent a little crankcase pressure. You need a PCV to suck out the crankcase vapors, helping the motor and oil stay alive.

Get rid of one of the breathers and put in a pcv.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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thanks ME LEIGH! YOU JUST PUT 20 BUCKS IN MY POCKET.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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Originally posted by 83t-top
thanks ME LEIGH! YOU JUST PUT 20 BUCKS IN MY POCKET.
Perform an archive search for "PCV" and you can win $20 bets all day long.
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