PVC valve

[thequick]

Hi all

I don't really trust my 40+ year old PVC valve. Can anyone recommend a suitable alternative? Hopefully there is something similar available at the local auto parts store that will screw into the intake manifold like the stock PVC.

Thanks for the help.

 

[64beam]

Hi Mike,

There are still quite a few of the original PCV valves around. If the car has been looked after with low miles they should still work well. The trouble with find a replacement is that most of the PCV valves are a push in type, so you will have to modify the setup. Some people have cut a hole into the rocker cover to install one. You may be lucky to find an alternative that is identical to the Alpine, but I think you will find it won't be easy.

Regards, Robin.

 

[howard]

It might be a good idea to see if you can clean out your existing PCV valve. I believe the WSM has a diagram and instructions for this procedure. I soaked mine in some cleaner and dried it out- to good effect.

 

[Eleven]

NAPA parts stores have a Datsun (Nissan) parts number. I am trying that now. no report yet.

 

[George Coleman]

Here are two part numbers that work well I use these on my Alpine They are made by Standard Motor Products inc, V-115 and V-100 You can get them at Advance or Auto Zone or just about any good Auto parts store

 

[thequick]

Thanks. I'll give these a shot. I took apart my valve and it appears that 1/2- 1 coil of the spring is missing. As the valve feeds un-metered air into the intake, I'd like to be sure that the valve is in good working order to avoid tuning problems.