'home Brew' Pcv Upgrades?

pressurerat · Mar 14, 2004

Does anybody have a parts list or ideas on how to modify or upgrade the rear pcv line without using 'factory' parts? What is the reason for using the hard plastic tube instead of a something else? What about getting a larger fitting from a hardware store instead of having to order one at my local suck ass dealer? Has this been done or does it sound like a bad idea or what?

martin · Mar 14, 2004

There is an article on www.madxj.com about using the later model CCV componts to fix your older XJ 4.0 engine. That may be a place to start.

OT · Mar 14, 2004

pressurerat said:
Does anybody have a parts list or ideas on how to modify or upgrade the rear pcv line without using 'factory' parts? What is the reason for using the hard plastic tube instead of a something else? What about getting a larger fitting from a hardware store instead of having to order one at my local suck ass dealer? Has this been done or does it sound like a bad idea or what?

PMed ya back. Hardware store parts are fine. That's where I got all my parts from for my PCV system. I sent ya some pics, but here they are for everybody else.

pressurerat · Mar 16, 2004

Thanks for the replies, I think I got it figured out!

OT · Mar 16, 2004

I don't know what the hell is up with those pics, but here they are again.

pressurerat · Mar 16, 2004

Okie Terry said:
I don't know what the hell is up with those pics, but here they are again.

Oh no!!!!! I already installed a Sega system on my valve cover! It was tough hooking the vacuum lines into it!

Stick · Mar 16, 2004

pressurerat said:
Oh no!!!!! I already installed a Sega system on my valve cover! It was tough hooking the vacuum lines into it!

A Playstation 2 will lower your underhood temps by 15+ degrees.

Eagle · Mar 16, 2004

And?

So, what parts did you get, how did they go in, and (most importantly) is the PCV system working better than it did before the modification(s)?

OT · Mar 16, 2004

Eagle said:
And?

So, what parts did you get, how did they go in, and (most importantly) is the PCV system working better than it did before the modification(s)?

Who is this aimed at, Eagle?

pressurerat · Mar 16, 2004

Eagle said:
And?

So, what parts did you get, how did they go in, and (most importantly) is the PCV system working better than it did before the modification(s)?

I started by fabricating a bracket for the sega. I used the dreamcast but a genesis should work just as well. Then I used three 5/8 pipe fittings and a 2 foot length of heater hose(cut into 2 equal length pieces) and a couple of zip ties for good measure(what job is complete without zip ties?) The dreamcast seems to add a venturi effect to the valve cover side of the hose fitting and works quite nicely. If I had to do the job again, however, I would use a little rtv to seal up the sega unit. All in all, I would say it was a success!

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