Operation

The primary control is through the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve which meters the flow at a rate depending on inlet vacuum. To maintain idle quality, the PCV valve restricts the flow when inlet vacuum is high. If abnormal operating conditions arise, the system is designed to allow excessive amounts of blow by gases to back flow through the crankcase vent into the throttle body to be consumed by normal combustion.

RESULTS OF INCORRECT OPERATION
A plugged valve may cause the following conditions:
^ Rough idle
^ Stalling or slow idle speed
^ Oil leaks
^ Sludge in engine A leaking valve may cause
^ Rough idle
^ Stalling High idle speed