Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 05:14:12 -0400 From: "Den6N" <den6nnopsamcom> Subject: Re: 89 900T - several tries to start / erratic idle at stops
Just realized that the 'rattler' is not in the valve cover-mounted plug, but in the little plastic valve that is suspended a 2 inch length of hose away from the plug. It looks pretty old, is starting to crack, gonna replace that as well. Dennis ================================================== "Grunff" <grunffnopsam.com> wrote in message news:3D8EC7E5.3010104nopsam.com... > Den6N wrote: > > > Should there be a litle 'rattler' ball in the PCV plug that inserts into the valve cover? > > I've seen that in other cars, but there isn't anything in this one, just a hollow valve. > > It should definitely be a one-way valve, but I'm not sure whether it's a > ball valve or a diaphragm valve - I've never cut one open. > > -- > Grunff > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.389 / Virus Database: 220 - Release Date: 9/16/2002