RE: PCV valves and longevity

From: Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, CA) (GROSS(at)unit.com)
Date: Wed Dec 03 1997 - 16:42:00 CST


James,

>So what effect does a PCV valve have on engine longevity? Is this
effect
>worth retrofitting one to an earlier series Alpine? I thought they
were
>strictly for emission control.

The PCV keeps the volitile blowby vapours out of the oil,
which reduces sludge and subsequent engine wear.

If you can gather the parts, do it.

If the engine is tired, dont bother. PCV only works on engines
that dont have too much blowby.

Jarrid Gross



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