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PCV hose on magnum

Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 10:56 pm
by daaboots
I'm installing a magnum intake on my non magnum Neon. I've noticed that the magnum engines have a very large insulated PCV hose. Does anybody know why its insulated? Can I just use some regular hose?

Thanks

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 12:50 am
by quicksilvr
I've wondered that too. Mystery to me though, doesn't seem to be a point to it. I'm using 3/8" fuel line from the VC down to my magnum mani, but 3/8" won't go over the barb on the manifold, so I used a short section of 1/2" heater hose as a coupler. You'll only need 2 inches of the 1/2". The 3/8" hose goes into 1/2" hose about an inch, and then the other inch of 1/2" slides onto the barb. I used a hose clamp to keep that short piece of heater hose on the 3/8" fuel line. Works great, 'cept I've got to change it a bit when I install my catch can that sitting at home right now. :)

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 4:51 pm
by daaboots
^^ Thanks. Anyone else know why the hose is insulated on a magnum?

Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 2:05 am
by 03blackrt
It helps prevent blockage of the hose by keeping any oil that finds its way inside warm(er), so that it can more easily flow (into the intake manifold :D ). At least that is what I think.

Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 10:55 pm
by kc2005ptgt
To keep it warm on cold winter nights. Don't you all read the FSM?? :beatstick: