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Subject: PVC smoke
From: Anita & Jim Barrett <anitabrt@mindspring.com>
Date: Sat, 01 Mar 1997 19:52:10 -0500
At 10:52 pm 2/27/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Anyone remember what they have been using to clean their PCV valve and 
>oil filler cap?  I believe that I should use carb cleaner for the PCV 
>parts, but the shop manual suggests a less volatile cleaner for the cap. 
> Suggestions?
>
>I have been experiencing significant fumes emanating from my filler cap, 
>so I am guessing that the problem could be that the PCV valve is clogged 
>or stuck.  Even if that is not the problem, I would still like to get 
>those things cleaned up.  Can anyone think of another possible cause of 
>those fumes?  It's top-up weather and they are starting to get to me!
>
>Thanks muchly.
>-- 
>
>
>Rick Hoefle 1964 Tiger B9470508 - HIS
>            1969 MGC            - HERS
>
>
Rick,
        Assuming that your piston rings are still good, and you have the
 original intake and carb It is possible that there is excess carbon
built up under the carb where the PVC valve connects via a hose.
I have seen this area completely blocked.  
  Jim Barrett Tiger II 351C and others 


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