the first question is on the chevy. i have a 350 in it, with an edelbrock carb. it runs great until i floor it. it blows out my valve cover gaskets. i was told to change the ccv valve. would i find the "CCV" (crank case vent)?
the second is on the ford. my power steering suddenly stopped. the there was no noise, the pump is still turning, i think, and the fluid level is full. i have no idea what it could be and really cant afford a new pump this week!!! please help. i dont have much time and really need atleast one
2007-09-29 08:27:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
well i sure appreciate the answers. i talked to the parts house and they told me to change the PCV valve, as well as the CCV valve. said it was under my breather, but i sure dont see it!! could it be in the carb?
2007-09-29 08:46:51 · update #1
whoa, my pcv valve is hooked up to the front of my carb. it this bad?
2007-09-29 08:52:01 · update #2
On the Chevrolet it is a PCV valve located in the valve cover, depending on your model, it is to the rear of one of the two and has a hose that goes from there to the carb or to the intake.
For the Ford power steering problem, it does sound like your pump abruptly failed internally, but if it has a rack and pinion, it could be an internal failure in the rack and pinion.
2007-09-29 08:39:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the chevy, it;s a PCV valve. It is located on the top of the the drivers side valve cover (usually) and has a rubber hose from it to the intake. Your getting a high pressure build up in the motor for some reason and yes, the PCV valve would be a good place to start., I'd almost bet someone bypassed it.
On the ford, sorry to say but it does sound like the power steering pump went out. Try a junk yard.
2007-09-29 15:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve to make sure excess pressure is not building up in your crankcase, but replace your OEM valve cover gaskets with a high quality silicone rubber encased metal band which seals much better.
2007-09-29 15:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell the ford and restore the chevy
2007-09-29 15:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by John St.Louis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋