Rattling is not the only criteria for a pcv valve. The spring pressure
is important. With 160k miles, the spring is likely worn out and not at
the same force it was when new. Spring(:-) ) for a new pcv, they are not
that expensive.

Norm

CaptainKrunch wrote:
> 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.
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> "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!
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>>/much/ more power
>>/much/ smoother automatic shifting
>>no more flat spot
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>>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.
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