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Checked the spider hose and pressure reg valve, all clear.
Posted by: berniebenz (4139) on 2014-04-09 18:16:46 In Reply to: The spider hose is the main thing with the F valve and pancake valve,I think 1 check valve as well. posted by kinderutz on 2014-04-09 17:15:53	Share \| Report

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New valve cover gaskets leaking like stuck pig! PITA! What might have I done wrong? - berniebenz 2014-04-01 04:24:40 (409 views)
- If I have to go back in there I will do so sans any hard gasket, just Si caulk. Been doing this - berniebenz 2014-04-09 18:29:09 (326 views)
- Your problem might be that - threeputtpar 2014-04-09 09:26:09 (385 views)
  - I agree with this. I've never put Si on the cover side of gasket and only corners get it on - 520 2014-04-09 12:56:52 (330 views)
  - this ^^^. I like to use Hondabond, only in corners where the VCG makes a right angle over the cams. - -TJ_c5's 2014-04-09 10:51:17 (434 views)
    - 2nd on the vented oil cap, I no longer smell burning oil at stop signs by just replacing the cap and - kinderutz 2014-04-09 17:09:17 (370 views)
      - Vented oil cap? Stealer part? I left the original cap unlatched, leak subsided! OMG!   -  berniebenz  2014-04-09 18:21:28 (320 views)
        
        2nd. 1st time I hear of this vented oil cap?   -  520  2014-04-10 10:27:10 (311 views)
        
        It's a 2.7t thing - 078 103 485 F   -  -TJ_c5's  2014-04-11 16:01:14 (310 views)
        
        Another option - pull the dipstick out 1/4" or so. prevents pressure build-up.   -  Grapeking  2014-04-10 00:03:00 (302 views)
        
        The pressure relief valve should prevent positive CC pressure by dumping into the Y pipe.  -  berniebenz  2014-04-10 10:52:01 (334 views)
        
        did you tried blowing through that pancake valve? new or used you can blow right through...  -  kinderutz  2014-04-12 09:45:17 (378 views)
        
        The "pancake valve", exiting into the Y pipe, is a normally open valve requiring high CC vacuum to  -  berniebenz  2014-04-12 23:44:15 (351 views)
        
        Don't know, BB. Have had issues in the past (only when VERY cold) with excess  -  Grapeking  2014-04-10 23:34:29 (319 views)
- Just keep adding oil. - Joey@FK 2014-04-09 08:41:06 (346 views)
- PCV system clogged most likely pushing oil past seals. what car ? - kinderutz 2014-04-08 20:26:15 (324 views)
  - '02 2.7T, 150K - berniebenz 2014-04-12 11:50:56 (301 views)
  - Where can I find details of CC vent system components and locations? Not in the paper Bentley. - berniebenz 2014-04-09 13:51:06 (327 views)
    - The spider hose is the main thing with the F valve and pancake valve,I think 1 check valve as well. - kinderutz 2014-04-09 17:15:53 (437 views)
      - What's the part number for the new style spider hose? Found it: 078 103 235R. Pricey item! - berniebenz 2014-04-12 12:50:15 (292 views)
        
        Best price $160 + 10 shipping. http://www.europaparts.com/ - berniebenz 2014-04-13 19:36:47 (313 views)
      - Checked the spider hose and pressure reg valve, all clear.   -  berniebenz  2014-04-09 18:16:46 (322 views)
        
        I don't think you can check the spider hose unless you remove it   -  kinderutz  2014-04-09 23:02:32 (309 views)
        
        Can blow or suck air thru it.   -  berniebenz  2014-04-10 10:33:46 (301 views)
        
        through all 5 ports? how did you get to them all without removing the assembly? ;) no dice, can't.  -  kinderutz  2014-04-12 21:38:14 (313 views)
        
        Didn't! Ordered the new assembly today, based upon your valued expertise. Thanks much!   -  berniebenz  2014-04-12 23:32:31 (305 views)
        
        Intalled the new CC breather system, the "spider hose assy" today. A PITA! Advice: don't try to  -  berniebenz  2014-04-18 13:38:25 (348 views)
        
        No such luck, still leaking like a stuck pig! Guess I have to redo the VC job. Any ideas on how to  -  berniebenz  2014-04-21 17:33:51 (288 views)
        
        If you want to replace the cam plugs without removing the valve covers, here is some info   -  allroadadi  2014-04-22 02:06:22 (307 views)
  - This^^^ Just pop off the breather hose anywhere you want and check for white foam or worse... - allroadadi 2014-04-08 22:45:35 (326 views)
    - No such sludge in the breather hoses out of the VCs. - berniebenz 2014-04-08 22:53:40 (320 views)
      - Well, where is the leak? Back, sides or front of the engine? And what other seals/gaskets are done? - allroadadi 2014-04-08 23:03:00 (329 views)
  - "02 2.7T 150K. Where is the likely clog area? No significant carbon /sludge in valve covers. - berniebenz 2014-04-08 21:19:57 (368 views)
    - Did you replaced the cam plugs as well ? - kinderutz 2014-04-08 23:22:47 (300 views)
      - Only on bank 1, Bank 2 not accessible from the top. - berniebenz 2014-04-10 18:31:10 (297 views)

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