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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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The only thing in the intake is the heater. I've taken the heaters out, taken intake manifolds out, taken just about every part on the whole truck apart. What more do you want me to say.
Do you need pictures?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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How often does the valve cover have to be removed so the PCV can be cleaned? 06 f150
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Can't you just vent the PCV system to atmosphere with breathers and caps on the other end on the 3Vs?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rcorneli
How often does the valve cover have to be removed so the PCV can be cleaned? 06 f150
Don't believe what ohboy44 says, he has no idea what he's talking about. He's trying to convince people that he does. The PCV valve is mounted in the intake manifold below and a little back of the throttle body on the drivers side. The valve is heated and only needs service about every 100K or so.

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Can't you just vent the PCV system to atmosphere with breathers and caps on the other end on the 3Vs?
Not really, the emissions system relies on everything being connected to work properly. There's no real benefit to disconnecting it anyway.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Not really, the emissions system relies on everything being connected to work properly. There's no real benefit to disconnecting it anyway.
Well if you don't need to pass emissions than I don't see a problem. 3V Mustang guys do it all of the time to reduce oil blow-by with either venting to atmosphere or running a catch can. So, there is a benefit.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FordRacer2005
Well if you don't need to pass emissions than I don't see a problem. 3V Mustang guys do it all of the time to reduce oil blow-by with either venting to atmosphere or running a catch can. So, there is a benefit.
If you already had the answer, why did you ask the question?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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If you already had the answer, why did you ask the question?
I'm still asking if it can be done and if not, why?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Well, I guess if you really wanted to, you could vent the combustion gasses to the atmosphere but without a catch can or something it'd make a mess under the hood. And if you lived in an area with emissions testing, that'd be a no go.

I don't know what real benefits there are with that. Reducing blowby? These engines seal up pretty well as is.
 
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