Third 323 Gtx Turbo Pvc valve broken, Whats up with that?
#23
The plastic ones from autozone frequently leak and fall apart. The one from the dealer is of much better quality and they usually don't leak though some people have had multiple 323 pcv's from the dealer that did leak so it's a toss up. PCV valves are a headache though, it's a real PITA finding one that doesn't leak. Ideally I would like to run no PCV at all.
Short story, the one you bought at advanced is a cheap plastic piece of junk, don't expect it to hold boost.
Short story, the one you bought at advanced is a cheap plastic piece of junk, don't expect it to hold boost.
#32
I need to hurry up and VTA my VC to a catchcan.
#35
My only concern is cutting down the frequency at which water vapor is removed from the engine. It'd be different on the track where the car is in boost most of the time, blowing out vapor. But on the street, vacuum plays a major part in removing the vapor. I think it's important to have both- surely can't hurt, and with the addition of for-boost modified vent system, it'll only extend the life of the pcv.
#36
How do you know if your PCV spontaneously broke? What are the symptoms?
I bought a 323GTX PCV from my dealer for 23 bucks, I told him the part number and said the model + year of the car. I dont think it has a metal end though. I just explicitly said I need this part number exactly and not a "compatible" part.
I bought a 323GTX PCV from my dealer for 23 bucks, I told him the part number and said the model + year of the car. I dont think it has a metal end though. I just explicitly said I need this part number exactly and not a "compatible" part.
#37
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my last engine has very very very sensitive rings. I couldn't even run a catch can because the pressure drop of the can itself was enough to remove any ventilation through it.
when my cheap $1 pvcs would fail i'd notice more oil smell in boost and fun trails out the exhaust