PCV valve

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
146,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICXIE
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why does my PCV valve have no ball check inside
Feb 13, 2011 at 6:04 PM
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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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Feb 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM
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MICXIE
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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
Feb 14, 2011 at 3:23 AM
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Not all cars use an actual PCV valve even though they still vent the crankcase to the intake.
Feb 14, 2011 at 3:26 AM
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MICXIE
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Thanks Wrenchtech That makes sense. Ill go ask the dealer mechanic tomorrow.
Feb 14, 2011 at 4:04 AM
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