On 11/18/04 10:49 AM, in article 30424hF2rti8eU1@uni-berlin.de, "Chuck
Connell" <connell@chc-3.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> This post follows up another one about excessive oil consumption in this
> car (now about 1qt per 1000 miles). Several people suggested that a
> stuck/clogged PCV valve would do this. So I thought I might just replace it
> to be sure. Is this simple/cheap to do myself? I am handy with tools but
> have not worked on this engine before. Where is this valve? (If the whole
> job is a pain, I will let the dealer check it out.)
>
> TIA,
> Chuck Connell
> 781-939-0505 (office)
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>
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>

Easy to replace & easy to test. Its right on the top of the valve cover
with a short thumb-sized hose running back from it to the intake manifold.
To test it, gently pinch the hose with a pliers while the engine is running
and listen for it to click. If is clicks when you pinch the hose, its good,
if it doesn't its bad.