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jayno20 · 06-11-2014, 09:21 PM

Just installed my catch can today and noticed a little pool of oil by the brake booster line after removing the engine cover... Is this normal or an easy fix or what?

jayno20 · 06-11-2014, 11:46 PM

Just cleaned it off and it seemed kinda chunky. Not really oil like consistency. Any idea what this could have been? What is that part that sticks up right there? I pulled it off like it was a vaccum hose.

2doorrocket · 06-12-2014, 12:25 PM

that's not pcv. PCV is that T- shaped tube you see in the picture that goes to the little plastic can that is attached to your intake, starts driver side rear, and ends passenger side front of engine.

jayno20 · 06-12-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2doorrocket

that's not pcv. PCV is that T- shaped tube you see in the picture that goes to the little plastic can that is attached to your intake, starts driver side rear, and ends passenger side front of engine.

What's the thing pictured then?

ZO6 Bryan · 06-12-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

What's the thing pictured then?

That's the brake booster line.

jayno20 · 06-12-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

That's the brake booster line.

This is the one leaking. Sorry should have been more clear.

That is behind what I believe is the brake booster, correct?

Skylane765 · 06-12-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2doorrocket

that's not pcv. PCV is that T- shaped tube you see in the picture that goes to the little plastic can that is attached to your intake, starts driver side rear, and ends passenger side front of engine.

The T is part of the clean air PVC to the engine, then the dirty oily side goes from valley pan to the snout on the blower. The valley pan tube has a restrictor in it.

Skylane765 · 06-12-2014, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

This is the one leaking. Sorry should have been more clear.

That is behind what I believe is the brake booster, correct?

That is not the PVC.

jayno20 · 06-12-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

That is not the PVC.

Yes, I know that now. What is it?

ZMEnow · 06-13-2014, 12:34 AM

Exhaust tail pipe flow control vacuum check valve and hose, connected at the manifold port.

jayno20 · 06-13-2014, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

Exhaust tail pipe flow control vacuum check valve and hose, connected at the manifold port.

That sounds made up.

jayno20 · 06-13-2014, 01:29 AM

why would it be leaking?

Emvici · 06-13-2014, 06:11 AM

If something leaks, it is for 1 of 2 reasons. Not sealed properly, or too much pressure in the motor, causing a blow out problem.

ZMEnow · 06-13-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

That sounds made up.

From what I can see it monitors excessive pressure in exhaust and opens the dump port, it looks at throttle response through the manifold port to assist and determine. Their are several vacuum ports in line that can clog. Is it an oil? If so could be blow by leaking through that port in TB.

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06-11-2014, 11:46 PM	#2
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	Just cleaned it off and it seemed kinda chunky. Not really oil like consistency. Any idea what this could have been? What is that part that sticks up right there? I pulled it off like it was a vaccum hose.

06-13-2014, 12:34 AM	#10
ZMEnow Drives: ZL1, 2013, tri-coat-red, manual Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,663	Exhaust tail pipe flow control vacuum check valve and hose, connected at the manifold port.

06-13-2014, 01:29 AM	#12
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	why would it be leaking?

06-13-2014, 06:11 AM	#13
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	If something leaks, it is for 1 of 2 reasons. Not sealed properly, or too much pressure in the motor, causing a blow out problem.