This was a quick video to learn a little more about the BPY valve cover, and to test out a smoke machine. I hope you dig it, and learned something too. I know I did. :)

@KC-lu7vo

5 жыл бұрын

My 98 Jetta has a separate pcv valve from the cover and is much easier to replace. Did VW ever explain the purpose of integrating the pcv valve with a plastic valve cover, other than to sell us more parts?

PCV is a very misdiagnosed and misunderstood system .we need more videos like this . Nicely done man :)

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree with you totally. It's kind of a voodoo system on the surface.

@12onin_Gypsy

5 жыл бұрын

I learnt all about the pcv system..... After blowing my new turbo and making my oil pump leak lol

Wow, just when I thought my MK4 had a painful pcv setup! Good video, that smoke machine would be so nice to have.

Cool video. We will be seeing more valve cover problems as this engine ages. The evolution of vag's turbo four pcv system is interesting. I get why they did this design and now the pcv/oil separator is easy to maintain. Parts are relatively expensive but it is a simpler design.

I'm liking the teardown trend in your vids. Helps with the ever present wth were the engineers thinking question. I think we all run into from time to time.

Thank you for the info! Have a good weekend

Hi Charles I have replace 2 valve covers on b7 Audi with the 2.0 L Turbo engine the engine was sucking oil from the valve cover and most of the oil was trapped into the intercooler system and it did increased the oil consumption but did not affect the engine much and no check engine.

I had delamination on my bpy which caused the p0455 code to pop my cel it was very confusing trying to find the fault changed my gas cap n80 smoke tested it wasn't until a friend told me the cover could be at fault and it was the plastic actually was raised near the valve intake ports

Can’t wait to see you mess around with an ALLTRACK in the future!

the smoke machine is so useful. Defiantly worth it

so.... the big underside piece is supposed to come off right? mine popped right off just by looking at it

I dont have any fault codes, but suspect a valve cover issue, my car smokes when driving, (not all the time) only when cars under load, If im on full boost, there isnt any smoke, but ad soon as i let off the gas, a big plume of smoke appears ( covers the whole street) do you have any info on this?

Wow, never thought I’d get to see this. I have a BPY that needs a valve cover.

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

BOO!

my silverado has pcv inside as well. thinking of a catch can

So I'm blowing tons of smoke under load with a small rattle I was thinking it's this valve cover cause I swapped the pcv and hoses but that rattle made me think the turbo is a possibility but it only under load when in gear pull up not if I rev in neutral or in between gears

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

It’s possible. Turbo failure is not crazy common but happens. Any check engine light?

I love my Toyota PCV system. It's just a cast aluminum valve cover with the PCV valve being just a glorified check valve and a piece of rubber tubing that feeds back into the intake manifold.

Pls do more videos like this!!!!!!

Any recommendations for a smoke machine that is not $700? Seems like its either a paint can with tubes or big money. Thanks

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah this one here is not really a DIYer tool, it’s a piece of diagnostic equipment. I’d probably just make my own if I wanted something more affordable.

@phiksit

4 жыл бұрын

In this case you could probably just blow some low pressure air through it and check for leaks with soap suds.

hello i have a mk5 gti, and it run very bad at idle, when i remove the pipe from pcv to the intake manifold, and i block the hole in the intake, the car runs very smooth at idle. do you think my pcv is bad or the valve cover? i bought a new pcv and the car runs still bad. Does pcv delete will solve my problem?

Hello, I have a 2007 Volkswagen GTI,FSI and I was wondering if that would cause the car to burn excess oil under boost

@HumbleMechanic

9 ай бұрын

it could be for sure .

I saw the lines you mention, that conects rear and front with the pcv system, now, if we install the pcv delete, the plate really stop the air flow on the line that connects to the turbo hose, it supposed to be a suction function i tried to re create that suction on my cover but it doesn’t work with the pcv delete, is it ok??? Or whats wrong, ??? I supose when the pcv valve is the original way, it will suction on the diaphragm on the pcv right? I hope you understand what i’m trying to sag

Just curious anyone on here or humblemechanic know wat exactly is the difference between smoke pro total tech vs the new readysmoke both by redline ? Is it just cost difference? Is the smoke pro more longer lasting? If anyone knows the main difference other than size n price difference more like tech specifications etc... redline doesn’t have anything on their website explaining difference other than price

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Good question. I’d recommend giving them a buzz. They are super awesome folks and would be happy to help you out. I do know they have a low pressure model and higher pressure one for boost leaks

@redlinedetection

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Not sure if you've had your question answered already, but if not: the Total Tech is built to be a lifetime tool, perfect for a harsh shop environment, and it's field serviceable. It comes with a 2-year warranty and our Easy Intake block off bladder. The ReadySmoke is a more affordable option and is more compact, ideal for an individual technician who wants their own personal machine, and it comes with a 1-year warranty. Let us know if you have any other questions!

I have a 2007 Volkswagen GTI and I was wondering how tight should I make the head bolts I keep seeing online that there’s lots of different foot-pounds to put it to and I’m not sure which one is correct because I don’t want to snap off one of those bolts inside the block and have to chase it down and get it out of there so could you please let me know what foot pound torque spec I should give it to

FSI valve cover fails causing Oil to leak though and oil consumption issue. VC fails around 15k, and fails due high boost. Oil consumption issue (1 qt/500 miles) can be resolved by changing valve cover. Vw needs to recall.

is this somewhat the same for the 2.5 valve cover ?

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

very similar

@fadi5353ify

2 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic is 1.4 tsi 170hk 2006 have the same pcv

I have an after market catch can (about to get rid of it, only causes issues) i went to clean it out the other day and after i got a knocking noise coming out of the cold air intake filter. Weird thing is that it will go away if I pinched off either of the catch can hoses. so is it possible the valve cover has an internal failure causing this? Already ordered a PCV delete plate because trying to find where all the pcv hoses go and everything to go back to stock seems like a headache i do not feel like dealing with when i have other issues to address and am soon about to just tear the whole car down and clean up for track use

@Segbird

2 жыл бұрын

I know video is a few years old but any help would be greatly appreciated, only experienced with nissan issues

Great information. Just another plastic part that will fail.

Can I use Cooper spray on 09 passat

@HumbleMechanic

Жыл бұрын

No!!!! Use anaerobic or proper rtv it’s a very different engine

I wonder when we'll start seeing plastic engine blocks, plastic pistons, plastic fantastic, etc.

@nsxt290

5 жыл бұрын

rockervdrive I had the same thought many times. Maybe then, I’ll start to take transit for everything. Great comment

Remember when valve covers were metal and didn't crack?

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

LOL they just leaked. LOL

@GarthGoldberg

5 жыл бұрын

It's the rubber part - seal - that got old and leaked.

@brakedd

5 жыл бұрын

If you're going back far enough for metal valve covers then the gaskets were probably cork or paper and useless.

@todays_classics3571

5 жыл бұрын

Remember when people cared about there cars?

@GarthGoldberg

5 жыл бұрын

Metal valve covers weren't that long ago. 2004, perhaps?

Oh so that’s the valve cover I didnt know the importance of one

Guess I should read up on what a premiere is. Lol

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

It's pretty new. This is the first video I have posted using it.

@ilikeboost4764

5 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic haha yeah I know it's new. KZread told me about it when I went to post a video. I just didn't read the thing they told me about.

I like my valve covers like most of my music.... METAL... well ... the stoner variety .... But there's not much stone left when the metal is refined

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘🤘

@nestrac

5 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic I sometimes have a hard time resisting the urge to play music LOUD ...... But I prefer not to anger my neighbors.... Living in a apartment has it's limits to how much noise you make.....

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Being a respectful neighbor is a good thing.

4th?

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

With KZread you may never know. HAHA

that valve cover seems veeeeery flimsy!

why on earth would they design such a terrible system?!?

@Ryan-HgBoost

5 жыл бұрын

It's complicated.

First?

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

LOL, :)

@gamepro9505

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a time traveler lol

@ilikeboost4764

5 жыл бұрын

Haha patreon or what?

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

No, when you do a premier, you can comment before the video is live

@ilikeboost4764

5 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic oh ok.