Well, I did some more research

Replaced the PCV valve with an OEM one. (21 bucks)

and took the Idle Air Control Valve out, cleaned with throttle body cleaner, (5 Bucks) and some q tips. Let it dry, re installed and now its good to go.

For what its worth this was on a 99 civic LX (non Vtec) and the Haynes manual was no help at all. Photos and write up on the IACV were not for this engine. (yes I had the correct manual)

I ended up getting some exploded views of the engine from the dealership which were pretty straight forward. since the part in the haynes manual looked nothing like the part on the car.

Hope this helps someone else out.