Plug for the PVC hole

1of1547 · 06-29-2009, 01:17 PM

Does anybody know of a plug that will fit into the PVC plug hole on the intake? I've thought about a freeze plug. But with my luck, I would knock it the whole way into the intake. I also though about a "soft" freeze plug with the wing nut on top of it. But are not to keen on the looks of them. Is there a rubber plug that is the same size as the factory PVC with out the hole?
Thanks,

gbsean · 06-29-2009, 01:50 PM

try a under coating plug...they come in 1/2" and 3/4" use them when drilling hole for rustproofing...also have hole plugs from 1/4" all the y way up to 1-1/2"

gnetic86 · 06-29-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 1of1547

But with my luck, I would knock it the whole way into the intake.

On my old car I dropped at least a half dozen friggin grommets in there!

I ended up using up the local store's supply of grommets.

wdunfee · 06-29-2009, 02:59 PM

Ah, just cut the hose short and throw a bolt on the end with a clamp.. Stainless of course..

Pyro6 · 06-29-2009, 04:33 PM

I'm just curious. What are you going to do to keep the crankcase pressure in check?

Scott89TTA · 06-29-2009, 06:22 PM

Doug,

hop on the lathe and turn down either a piece of aluminum or S/S and shove it in the PCV grommet. Look at the end of my valve cover...worked perfect for plugging the hole. Be sure to make it nice and tight

Scott

Slow91z · 06-29-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyro6

I'm just curious. What are you going to do to keep the crankcase pressure in check?

If he's like the rest of us he has breathers in the valve covers and the PCV isn't doing much anyway.

1of1547 · 07-01-2009, 08:30 PM

Cool, thanks for the ideas guys. I've used a plugged off "modified" PVC for years. But it has always seemed to leak oil. I figure while it is down for a while I would try to figure fix it "right".

As Collin said, I don't use the PVC system. It is designed to be a "closed" system. But as soon as you put a breather on the pass. side valve cover it is no longer a "closed" system. Right now I am running Mopar style breathers in each valve cover with heater hoses running down to the ground. But I've got a catch can that I am trying to find space for, so it no longer vents to the ground.

06-29-2009, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
1of1547 All Go, No Show!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,360	Plug for the PVC hole Does anybody know of a plug that will fit into the PVC plug hole on the intake? I've thought about a freeze plug. But with my luck, I would knock it the whole way into the intake. I also though about a "soft" freeze plug with the wing nut on top of it. But are not to keen on the looks of them. Is there a rubber plug that is the same size as the factory PVC with out the hole? Thanks, __________________ Doug Martin, aka "D-HAM" Old Reliable, 1987 WE4 "Rat Rod" Best time 10.35@131mph with a PT54 New combo-10.58@131 with SMC Alcohol Tuned by Anderson Performance Maryland MAGNA Representative

06-29-2009, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
gbsean Not a Democrat any more.. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flanders, N.J. Posts: 14,322	try a under coating plug...they come in 1/2" and 3/4" use them when drilling hole for rustproofing...also have hole plugs from 1/4" all the y way up to 1-1/2" Attached Thumbnails __________________ UPCOMING BPG EVENTS 2010 Stage 1 CONVENTION July 30,31 Aug 1 2010 2011 TTA T-Type T-PARTY July 29,30,31 2011 11.599 @ 119.91 with issues Sean Ryder Buick Performance Group Chairman www.buickperformancegroup.com http://www.magnabuick.com/ see thread for Engine Specs http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/wa...tml#post680751 happy now Rich

06-29-2009, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pyro6 '86 GN Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Marietta PA Posts: 590	PCV plug I'm just curious. What are you going to do to keep the crankcase pressure in check?

06-29-2009, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scott89TTA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 566	Doug, hop on the lathe and turn down either a piece of aluminum or S/S and shove it in the PCV grommet. Look at the end of my valve cover...worked perfect for plugging the hole. Be sure to make it nice and tight Scott Attached Thumbnails __________________ Scott89TTA 1989 TTA #1376 New Best ET 11.18 @ 119.73 w/1.53 60ft New Best MPH 11.22 @ 120.18 w/1.55 60ft 48K...GT6776e, Alky Control, TurboTweak, Scanmaster, PowerLogger, LT1 MAF w/Translator, 3" MAF pipe, Up-Pipe, DP, QTP electric cutout, 60# Motrons, Walbro 340M w/Racetronix hotwire, Anderson Trans w/StageRite Brake, TCS Billet 9/11 3400-3600 converter, M/T DR's 255/50-16. Anderson Performance tweaked *MAGNA* member 1987 Fiero GT Turbo 2009 Crusin' OC Ice Cream Castle/Hooters Top 10 Honors Winner www.icecreamcastle.com/car_shows.htm 40K...Burgundy, 5-Spd, Miller-Woods Stage II Turbo kit, Center Force clutch, Bilsteins, heavy sway bars, IRM side scoops, Michelin Pilots.

07-01-2009, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
1of1547 All Go, No Show!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,360	Cool, thanks for the ideas guys. I've used a plugged off "modified" PVC for years. But it has always seemed to leak oil. I figure while it is down for a while I would try to figure fix it "right". As Collin said, I don't use the PVC system. It is designed to be a "closed" system. But as soon as you put a breather on the pass. side valve cover it is no longer a "closed" system. Right now I am running Mopar style breathers in each valve cover with heater hoses running down to the ground. But I've got a catch can that I am trying to find space for, so it no longer vents to the ground. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Doug Martin, aka "D-HAM" Old Reliable, 1987 WE4 "Rat Rod" Best time 10.35@131mph with a PT54 New combo-10.58@131 with SMC Alcohol Tuned by Anderson Performance Maryland MAGNA Representative

06-29-2009, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
wdunfee 1987we4 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: wilm. del Posts: 684	Ah, just cut the hose short and throw a bolt on the end with a clamp.. Stainless of course..

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