Mine Accord with 116k still rattles but I do clean it out with brake cleaner
on occasion. I don't really see the need to replace it if it is rattling.


CaptainKrunch


"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
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> reading the group archives, i see that changing the p.c.v. valve is
> commonly recommended for hondas. well, i recently did this on my civic
> because it had a "flat spot" on acceleration and i'd fixed everything
> else that was possible. what an incredible difference!
>
> /much/ more power
> /much/ smoother automatic shifting
> no more flat spot
>
> thanks for the information everyone. it may also be worth noting that
> the valve that came off was relatively new, but a generic aftermarket
> version. the one i fitted was genuine honda.
>