PCV valve

Tiny
MICXIE
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
Why does my PCV valve have no ball check inside
Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 6:04 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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It's probably not a conventional PCV valve, just a vent pipe you are looking at? Here is the location of the valve. Check out the images (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 8:09 PM
Tiny
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No its not a vent pipe, Its an authentic part that they call a fixed PCV valve AC Delco Part #CV2001C I just wanted to know the reason it was installed in my suburban. Thanks for the comeback
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Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 3:23 AM
Tiny
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Not all cars use an actual PCV valve even though they still vent the crankcase to the intake.
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Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 3:26 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Wrenchtech That makes sense. Ill go ask the dealer mechanic tomorrow.
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Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 4:04 AM

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