2000 Chevrolet Prizm excessive pressure in engine

2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM
160,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZZTHE GREAT
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The car had a blown head gasket (oil in water). I replaced the head gasket and that cured that problem. Now I have excessive air pressure coming out of the hose from the valve cover to the fresh air intake. Thecar will not idle unless I adjust the idle control screw and even then dies when put in gear. Any ideas?
May 15, 2015 at 5:27 AM
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HMAC300
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are you sure you put the head gasket on correctly?? check pcv system may not be working.
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