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A little smokey on start?

2014Nathan
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31 May 2014 18:11 #116778 by 2014Nathan

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gus2000 wrote: Hello, check the PCV valve.........

improper operation of the PCV valve usually produce during the launch of the start a bit of white smoke

Sorry don't want to sound stupid but what's the PCV valve? :pinch:

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Dave cc
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31 May 2014 18:47 #116779 by Dave cc

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Positive crankcase ventilation takes the fumes etc from the crankcase and burns them by ducting them thru the engines combustion chambers

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31 May 2014 18:53 #116780 by markyp2000

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Its the round thing between the rocker cover and the inlet manifold

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31 May 2014 18:53 #116781 by helijohn

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2014Nathan wrote: Just tip it in with the oil I guess?

Yes, you need to run the car for an hour if following the instructions but I just used it for a normal long run. It looks like vodka and really works.

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31 May 2014 21:01 #116794 by gus2000

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