Woodplug in the pcv valve...?

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  1. comet666

    comet666 RAISE HELL AND DRINK WINE

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    Since I started this journey trying to get the Comet running (fast):drive: I´ve encountered all sorts of strange things but this one does it... :yup:

    Is there any possible way that you would gain anything by completely blocking of the PCV valve with a piece of wood and run without a thermostat...?:hmmm:

    Just asking since there maybe be somekind of trade secret here that I don´t know about..?:huh:

    I´m thinking maybe there is some other problem someone has tried to "forget" about and done these "modifications"....


    Thanks!

    Robert.
     
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    Both are ignorant fixes to some misperceived problems.
     
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    Thanks for saying it out loud, I just get so frustrated thinking about it...
     
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    You need a PCV valve that will allow the engine to breath. A plugged PCV will push oil through the rings and gaskets. You need a thermostat that will keep the engine running too cold...a cold engine will wear out faster than an warm engine (175*-195* preferably)
     
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    I hope the woodplug has not caused any other issues.....:(
     
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