p.c.v. valve

reading the group archives, i see that changing the p.c.v. valve is
commonly recommended for hondas. well, i recently did this on my civic
because it had a "flat spot" on acceleration and i'd fixed everything
else that was possible. what an incredible difference!

/much/ more power
/much/ smoother automatic shifting
no more flat spot

thanks for the information everyone. it may also be worth noting that
the valve that came off was relatively new, but a generic aftermarket
version. the one i fitted was genuine honda.

 

Yea I had honda replace mine at 40,000 miles after sluggish performance
etc. They strongly advised not to replace it as they hardly ever replace
them.

So when they pulled mine they were shocked to see it stuck (no rattle)

I need to get done again, its been 30,000 miles. I would do it my self but
Im having a hard time locating it on my 1999 Civic. Supposidly on the back
of the block somewere?

Dennis

 

Go to http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/catdisplay.jsp
Put in your car's info. Select "Breather Chamber." A drawing of the PCV valve
and a few nearby components will come up. It may be helpful to locating the
valve.

 

interesting you say that. this car had been "independently" maintained
for a number of years by a ford garage and i guess they replaced it from
habit. the 89 i had previously had 180k on it and the pcv had never
been replaced from what i could see. it performed flawlessly, so i
assumed it was a "no trouble" item. the non-honda valve was clearly a
piece of junk and those things /definitely/ need to be replaced regularly.

 

Mine Accord with 116k still rattles but I do clean it out with brake cleaner
on occasion. I don't really see the need to replace it if it is rattling.


CaptainKrunch

 

Mine Accord with 116k still rattles but I do clean it out with brake cleaner
on occasion. I don't really see the need to replace it if it is rattling.


CaptainKrunch

 

Thanks for posting your feedback on this part. There's been much
discussion about its place in the healthy operation of a vehicle and
your experience is beneficial to the whole of the discussion.

(jim beam) wrote:

reading the group archives, i see that changing the p.c.v. valve is
commonly recommended for hondas. well, i recently did this on my civic
because it had a "flat spot" on acceleration and i'd fixed everything
else that was possible. what an incredible difference!
/much/ more power
/much/ smoother automatic shifting
no more flat spot
thanks for the information everyone. it may also be worth noting that
the valve that came off was relatively new, but a generic aftermarket
version. the one i fitted was genuine honda.

 

Rattling is not the only criteria for a pcv valve. The spring pressure
is important. With 160k miles, the spring is likely worn out and not at
the same force it was when new. Spring-) ) for a new pcv, they are not
that expensive.

Norm

 

Rattling is not the only criteria for a pcv valve. The spring pressure
is important. With 160k miles, the spring is likely worn out and not at
the same force it was when new. Spring-) ) for a new pcv, they are not
that expensive.

Norm