Hello. I am driving the car listed above SE. I have the following check engine light P2279 Intake Manifold Leak. I believe the cause of this CEL to be a faulty PCV valve.
The symptoms are rough idling, a high pitched whining sound from the engine, and suction coming from the oil cap.
The engine valve cover has the PCV valve built in. When I remove the vent hose from the valve cover and plug it with my finger, the idle of my vehicle immediately evens out. It sounds and runs as it would prior to experiencing it's present issue.
I intend to replace the valve cover assembly, but in the interim, can I cap off the PCV vent hose to safely drive my vehicle?
The symptoms are rough idling, a high pitched whining sound from the engine, and suction coming from the oil cap.
The engine valve cover has the PCV valve built in. When I remove the vent hose from the valve cover and plug it with my finger, the idle of my vehicle immediately evens out. It sounds and runs as it would prior to experiencing it's present issue.
I intend to replace the valve cover assembly, but in the interim, can I cap off the PCV vent hose to safely drive my vehicle?
Aug 5, 2019 at 1:08 PM
