Hello all,
Just got the groove not too long ago and wanted to better understand a few things so I get the most out of it.
2000 Honda Civic Ex
D16Y8 engine
1.6L
Manual Transmission
I went ahead and checked for leaks using the MightyVac8000.
- Brake Booster is fine
- PCV, I'm confused. I tested the PCV hose end that used to be connected to the Intake manifold. It doesn't show any vaccuum what so ever. Is there something wrong, Or is that a normal result?
- Those were the only vaccuum lines I saw.
Anyways, the PCV port on the Intake Manifold is capped, the hose is simply disconnected and left dangling, uncapped.
As I read though all the info. in the article 'Diagnostics A to Zed' Post#4:
I was confused as to what to make of '2003 Honda Accord PCV issue'.
My '2000 Honda Civic EX' PCV valve is located in the same area as shown in that 'exploded assembly diagram'! Do I need to gain access to the valve area?
or is simply removing the hose & capping the port on the manifold (as stated above) good enough ? Please help understand.
I also sprayed Carb Cleaner all around the Manifold, Engine, hoses, gaskets and fuel injectors, while the car was idling: Everything seemed just fine! Although I smell
some emmissions coming in the car while driving. Perhaps the PCV valve is faulty? or I'm simply smelling PCV emmissions from the un-capped PCV hose? Maybe I should JB
Weld the PCV valve itself?
As I'm not very experienced at auto work, I'd greatly appreciate any help!
Thanks