[DML] Re: PCV valve failure [was: Unprotected DeLorean Ignition Circuit]

["Dave Swingle" <swingle_dmc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's both. The check valve function is supposed to keep an engine 
backfire fron blowing INTO the crankcase. Apparently PRV didn't worry 
about that. 

Dave S


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "bitsyncmater" <david.mckeen@...> wrote:
>
> I think a PCV valve is not a check valve but a controlled volume 
> (like an orifice).  If you use to much vacuum flow you will never get 
> your idle speed down to 750 RPM. (Just like other vacuum leaks)
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > Just thought I'd share how the later Renault Turbo engines are set 
> up.
> > 


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