Plugging valve covers?????????
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From: Sanford FL
Plugging valve covers?????????
I just bought a new chrome air cleaner with a K&N filter to replace my old one. My old air cleaner is stock and has the hose that comes out of the passenger side valve cover up to the air cleaner. Can I just plug that hole? And with what if I can?
1974 Stingray Coup L-82, 4-speed
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1974 Stingray Coup L-82, 4-speed
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Pro
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From: Gabriola BC
Re: Plugging valve covers????????? (VetteRN)
You don't want to plug it as that is where the pcv air comes in unless you have a breather somewhere else. You should be able to get a breather that will plug into that hole. I have the same set up on mine.
bob
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bob
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Burning Brakes
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From: Ajax Ontario
Re: Plugging valve covers????????? (bob)
I have a chrome aftermarket breather that fits in that hole, replacing the hose to the air cleaner. Mine is Mr. Gasket. Can't remember the price but it was cheap. You definitely need a source of filtered air into the crankcase as this is part of your PCV system. Open breather (like mine) or the closed method (your old stock system) both accomplish the same goal. :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Ajax Ontario
Re: Plugging valve covers????????? (VetteRN)
Its not my pcv valve, that hose goes to my carb.
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From: Dove Mountain Arizona
Re: Plugging valve covers????????? (VetteRN)
I just put a small piece of chrome speed tape over the air cleaner hole but they do have a plastic plug that usually comes with the air cleaner for this purpose. :cool:
