PCV questions

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    soooulpower Semi-Informed Tinkerer

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    Well, I'm gearing up to replace my valve cover gasket and I'm going to throw in a nice new chrome cover while I'm at it. But after looking over the kit I want I have a few questions. The "breather cap" will eliminate the crankcase vent hose, right? Then I assume I'll have to block the hose running to the intake (I think that's where it goes) to avoid any problems. Also, the twist on filler cap will eliminate the little hose that runs to the air cleaner won't it? So am I right in thinking that the PCV system as it stands now will be eliminated, replaced by a breather cap? :hmmm:
     
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    Ah! Don't know why I didn't think in this direction. I'm still wondering if I can do away with that hose and have a better (More late model) style of filler cap. The one on my car doesn't fit as tight as I'd like it to.
     
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    Gotta have the PVC/hose to let the engine breath
     
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    Yeah. Fair enough. Thanks for the link and the help. It'll still be chrome! :D
     

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