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What happens when a P.C.V valve is stuck at open position?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 4/28/2022

If the engine were to backfire for whatever reason and the pcv valve is stuck open, the backfire could carry into the crank case and ignite the crank case fumes. I have seen valve covers blown off an engine from this situation.

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