New Owner New Problems- Don't know where to start

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by A26B

"Regular" Oil Cooler Hose is not;
1. Vacuum hose
2. Heater/Coolant hose
3. Garden hose
4. Silicone hose

Not sure the discussion was not the Oil Catch Can hose.......(PCV oil pressures/temperatures)

Originally Posted by A26B

Hi Paul,

I know, you know, and most do, but for some people, we should probably define what "regular hose" is not, and what it must be. There are those (not directed to anyone in particular) who should be required to take a proficiency test and a federal background check to purchase a crescent wrench.

You think?????

I do use SS braided hose on Oil Catch Can for esthetics

[A26B]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Not sure the discussion was not the Oil Catch Can hose.......(PCV oil pressures/temperatures)

You know, I'll bet you are absolutely right! However, I think I would still rule out garden hose!

You think?????

I do!

I do use SS braided hose on Oil Catch Can for esthetics

.....and probably some Permatex on there somewhere, just for general principals!

I was wondering where you've been lately. Farming?

[Dynomite]

Yes.......very late spring because of flooding.....
The 95' ran like a champ from SD to CA

The 95' has an Oil Catch Can mounted under the drivers side headlight.



Post 242 - Installation of Elite Oil Catch Can and Allen Head Oil Pan Drain Plug

And some other Modifications including Phils Modified Fuel Pressure Regulator

[S.hafsmo]

Just be sure to route the braided hoses far from any of the LT5s aluminium parts.
A little vibration and they cut through it like butter.

[wilcoxvette]

Project Update -

Still not happy with amount of smoke and idle has been creeping up ( idles around 12-1500) Was idling at 1000 when I purchased it. I finally got a few hours to poke around last night under the hood and I initially found two things.

1. PCV grommet on passenger side is extremely loose. I can wiggle the metal pipe out of the grommet with just one finger. See attached pic. I am assuming the drivers side grommet got installed on the pass side because I am not able to push the pipe further into the grommet due to interference from the plenum.

2. Map sensor hose into the back of the plenum was barely hanging on and has a significant hole wearing in the top.

What are your thoughts about the pcv grommet? Am I correct that this looks completely wrong? Is there a specific left vs right grommet? Is something else wrong and keeping it from fitting in the existing grommet correctly? Do I need to investigate further?

Thanks for your help!

Tyler

[XfireZ51]

Grommets are the same, either side. If u can’t seat the PCV pipe properly, buy new grommets and reinstall w a bit of silicone for them to seal w Injector housing.

U need to replace MAP sensor hose. That’s probably the source of ur vacuum leak and creeping or oscillating idle. If MAP reading is not, it will cause issues w both timing and fueling.

[wilcoxvette]

Yes absolutely replacing the map sensor fitting. I was able to get 3/16 fuel line and hoping that will work.

I don't understand how that PCV grommet could possibly work. Shouldn't it be long enough to reach the ridge on the pipe?

Anybody have a pic of their passenger side PVC grommet that could help me understand how it is supposed to be?

[XfireZ51]

U should try using rigid plastic line for the sensor. U don’t want any collapse of the sensor airway. Try the fuel line just to see if it addresses the issue.

[wilcoxvette]

Now I see why everybody loves Jerry's Gaskets. Literally has everything!

Got exactly what I need from him and I know it will be the right parts - count me as a customer for life! 1 Map sensor hose and 2 new PCV grommets.

Thanks again for the pointers!