Clogged PCV tube
05-09-2004, 04:34 PM
#1
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Clogged PCV tube
Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
would be useless. Here's a pic:
http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
explore.
The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
would be useless. Here's a pic:
http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
explore.
The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
05-09-2004, 04:50 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
TJM did pass the time by typing:
> Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
> on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
> took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
> coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
> would be useless. Here's a pic:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
Yep, icky.
> The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
> tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
> oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
> often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
> idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
> and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
> explore.
>
> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
No reason to use dye.
> Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
> on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
> took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
> coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
> would be useless. Here's a pic:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
Yep, icky.
> The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
> tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
> oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
> often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
> idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
> and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
> explore.
>
> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
No reason to use dye.
05-09-2004, 04:50 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
TJM did pass the time by typing:
> Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
> on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
> took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
> coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
> would be useless. Here's a pic:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
Yep, icky.
> The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
> tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
> oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
> often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
> idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
> and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
> explore.
>
> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
No reason to use dye.
> Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
> on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
> took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
> coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
> would be useless. Here's a pic:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
Yep, icky.
> The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
> tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
> oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
> often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
> idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
> and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
> explore.
>
> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
No reason to use dye.
05-09-2004, 04:50 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
TJM did pass the time by typing:
> Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
> on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
> took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
> coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
> would be useless. Here's a pic:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
Yep, icky.
> The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
> tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
> oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
> often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
> idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
> and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
> explore.
>
> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
No reason to use dye.
> Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
> on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
> took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
> coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
> would be useless. Here's a pic:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
Yep, icky.
> The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
> tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
> oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
> often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
> idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
> and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
> explore.
>
> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
No reason to use dye.
05-09-2004, 04:50 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
TJM did pass the time by typing:
> Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
> on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
> took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
> coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
> would be useless. Here's a pic:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
Yep, icky.
> The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
> tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
> oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
> often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
> idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
> and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
> explore.
>
> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
No reason to use dye.
> Took advantage of the nice weather to finally replace my PCV tubes and hoses
> on my '95 GC Limited (143K miles). Just as I thought......99% clogged! I
> took a deep breath and blew on the tube and could barely feel an airstream
> coming through the other end - of course, a much weaker vacuum pressure
> would be useless. Here's a pic:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~tjm70/Rear_tube_photo1.jpg
Yep, icky.
> The front intake tube had some sludge but not totally clogged like the rear
> tube. It was the only crankcase ventilation I had, as evidenced by the
> oil-stained air filter. I guess I will have to check these tubes more
> often. I was noticing some engine power decrease at low rev and a few rough
> idles over the harsh winter, but since I dont have a garage I played ostrich
> and tried to ignore it until warmer temps would allow me to tinker and
> explore.
>
> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
No reason to use dye.
05-09-2004, 04:56 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
> > The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> > there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>
> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
> No reason to use dye.
So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
> > there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>
> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
> No reason to use dye.
So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
05-09-2004, 04:56 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
> > The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> > there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>
> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
> No reason to use dye.
So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
> > there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>
> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
> No reason to use dye.
So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
05-09-2004, 04:56 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
> > The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> > there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>
> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
> No reason to use dye.
So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
> > there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>
> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
> No reason to use dye.
So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
05-09-2004, 04:56 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
> > The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
> > there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>
> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
> No reason to use dye.
So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
> > there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>
> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
> No reason to use dye.
So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
05-09-2004, 05:05 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
All major gasolines use PCV cleaner additives, what are you
burning?
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TJM wrote:
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
burning?
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mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
