B16a2 PCV part #

[Mikecivic78]

Hey guys, hope ur week is going well.

I want to replace the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve on my EM1.

I called Austral Honda (Brisbane) and the guy said that it is attached to the rocker cover ( i think he meant the valve cover breather hose.)

Ive inspected and took some photos of my old one. Some pice are here:

Unless i am on crack, he doesnt know what he's on about. It's located between injectors 3 and 4 on the inlet manifold. Am i wrong?

Whats the part number? Is it the one stamped on the old PCV? anyone been quoted a correct price lately?

Thanks, Mike

[DLO01]

Yep, thats the PCV you have there ^^^

As for part No. See here:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107629


:thumbsup:

[chowdaa]

You are correct, that is the pcv valve.
Part number is on the part usually, but most of the time the part number is superseded, but Honda have access the information and new part numbers.
Hit up Autobarn, they should be able to get a hold of Fuelmiser pcv valves.

[beeza]

Unless the spring is gone in it,U wont need to replace it,just clean it up with carby cleaner or the likes and it's as good as new.

I did mine yesterday.

[JasonGilholme]

chowdaa: How good are the ones from autobarn and whats their price?? I always find the majority of their suppliers are crap. (at least the stuff they stock on their shelves anyway)

[Mikecivic78]

Thanks for the posts guys, i kinda new that the Austral Honda guy didnt know what he's on about. Just wanted to make sure.

Beeza: I cleaned it with carby cleaner today, but I havent checked to make sure its working yet. It looked a little worn and old. I'll check it tomorrow, but I doubt its ever been changed in the engine's 170k life.

I checked it before cleaning it, and i didn't hear any clicking sound when i squeezed the hose.

[Mikecivic78]

Unless the spring is gone in it,U wont need to replace it,just clean it up with carby cleaner or the likes and it's as good as new.

I did mine yesterday.

BTW i depressed the spring and it seems ok.

[beeza]

Then it's definately fine.They cost like $56 or something stupid!

It's best to get some Carby cleaner or the likes with the small tube nozzle ya stick on there and push it in the PCV and squirt all the oil/gunk outta there.

[Mikecivic78]

Then it's definately fine.They cost like $56 or something stupid!

It's best to get some Carby cleaner or the likes with the small tube nozzle ya stick on there and push it in the PCV and squirt all the oil/gunk outta there.

Yea, thats exactly what i did. I might go downstairs and test it now;)

[beeza]

Yeah I was gonna buy another one but ya just dont need too.

But offcoarse I had to do it the hard way,snapped the bugger! and had to drive the truck to work,crash at my mates and went to Hondarec in the morning to get a new one,that was yesterday lol

I'm always doing dumb sh!t like that with the car.

[Mikecivic78]

I turned the engine on and squeezed the hose, bit i couldn't hear anything. I used a screwdiver as a stethoscope. I heard nothing.

[beeza]

Under high Rpm is when the valve opens and releases the pressure,dunno is squeezing it would make it go but if U blow into the valve it should work one way!

[Mikecivic78]

Under high Rpm is when the valve opens and releases the pressure,dunno is squeezing it would make it go but if U blow into the valve it should work one way!

Benngamin recommended doing this, thats why i tried it. http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96810&highlight=pcv&page=3

[JasonGilholme]

the proper way to test your PCV , is to CLAMP the rubber hose from the PCV while the engine idles.
If its fine working order it will CLICK CLICK or rattle as the engine idles. If no noise its likely clogged or failed so time to replace with a new one

= proper :thumbsup:

[beeza]

Sweet!

[Mikecivic78]

guess its time to get a new one then. Cheers guys.

[beeza]

Did ya try the blow test?

[Mikecivic78]

Well, I cleaned it well and gave it a nice blow afterwords. I didn't try the blow test though.

P.S. Oil level is fine, depends when I check it, it shows a different level.No oil has been consumed on closerinspection

When ever I take it for a v-tec session, it does, however, consume a bit of oil. As some b series can do.

[beeza]

Yeah so U should be able to blow one way and not the other if it's good!

[Mikecivic78]

Honda quoted me $55.75 today. I'll go OEM I suppose., I won't bother with the autobarns one but thanks for the post.

[Mikecivic78]

Yeah so U should be able to blow one way and not the other if it's good!

I'll give it a go if I have a few minutes in the next couple of days, thanks Brett. I still haven't bought the part yet.

[beeza]

Sha-weet as!