Dodge Intrepid - Pcv Valve

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PCV VALVE
DESCRIPTION
The PCV valve contains a spring loaded plunger.
The plunger meters the amount of crankcase vapors
routed into the combustion chamber based on intake
manifold vacuum (Fig. 10) or (Fig. 11).
OPERATION
When the engine is not operating or during an
engine backfire, the spring forces the plunger back
against the seat. This prevents vapors from flowing
through the valve (Fig. 12).
When the engine is at idle or cruising, high mani-
fold vacuum is present. At these times manifold vac-
uum is able to completely compress the spring and
pull the plunger to the top of the valve (Fig. 13). In
this position there is minimal vapor flow through the
valve.
During periods of moderate intake manifold vac-
uum the plunger is only pulled part way back from
the inlet. This results in maximum vapor flow
through the valve (Fig. 14).
Fig. 9 PCV - 3.2/3.5L
Fig. 10 PCV Valve -2.7L
1-PCV VALVE
2-THROTTLE BODY
3-EGR TUBE
Fig. 11 PCV Valve—3.2/3.5L
1-THROTTLE BODY
2-PCV VALVE
Fig. 12 Engine Off or Engine Backfire No Vapor
Flow
LH EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 25 - 17
PCV HOSE (Continued)