Caroline wrote:

> "alan" <no-longer-valid@yahoo.com> wrote
>
>>Caroline wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Did you do the little PCV valve test where, with the valve properly
>
> installed,
>
>>>you pinch the PCV hose and listen for a click?
>>
>>No. It's tucked under the intake manifold, so I can't reach it unless I
>>start taking off hoses.
>>
>>
>>>Might not be good for all cars. Post your year and model, and I might be
>
> able to
>
>>>tell you.
>>
>>97 Integra GSR
>
>
> I haven't seen any easy-to-retrieve online manuals for this. (A couple of online
> manual resources exist for pre-1996 or so Honda models.)
>
> The following has drawings and a description of this little test for 1995-1997
> Civics, for what it's worth.
>
> http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/CivicManual/pdf/11-109.pdf

From my "Integra Service Manual 1995":

"2. At idle, make sure there is a clicking sound from the PCV valve,
when the hose between PCV valve and intake manifold in [sic] lightly
pinched with your fingers or pliers."

I'll just say that the PCV valve of my '95 GS-R is a PITA to reach
without taking out stuff. I can't even fit a pair of pliers in
there to do the test. My '89 Integra had an easy to reach PCV valve
location. BTW - anyone knows what needs to be taken out?

> If you're very concerned, just buy a new valve. They're not very expensive.

OEM at the dealer is going to be way more. However - it's not something
that's replaced all that ofter.

> If you're not so concerned, and have no symptoms of a malfunctioning PCV valve
> (e.g. reduced fuel mileage; oil seals leaking oil), then trust that your cleanup
> of the valve went fine and put it back in.

I might be desperate enough to take it to a mechanic to do. PCV valves
are easy to replace in most cars, but the location in a GS-R is just
ridiculous.