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Re: 1998 Ford ZX2, hooty valve noise
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 11/28/2005

Hi Greg,

I've heard the same kind of noise from GM 3.8L engines with the plastic intake, usually after a visit to a quick lube.

They remove the PCV valve to inspect or replace it, and the O-Ring for the PCV gets left off in the process. It now has so much ... Login to read more.