I recently changed the PCV valve in my 1989 FJ-62. Ever since then when starting the motor chugs and sometimes dies. If I give the gas pedal a pump after starting it takes off and idles smooth with no further problems. This also only seems to occur after the vehicle has sat for more than a day. Any ideas?
Dies at start up?
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Could this be caused by the PCV hose that feeds back into the air intake line not sealing over the PCV valve? Somebody has to have a suggestion
Wile E Coyote
Out in the streets, they call it murder!
Lemme guess, new valve, but same old grommet? Look/feel for leaks around the new PCV. Those grommets get brittle, then deformed.
Does it just happen at start up? or after it's been running for a while too?
My first guess is a vacuum leak. Is there a good seal around the PCV valve? Try checking for hoses you inadvertently disconnected/damaged. A standard technique is to use a spray bottle to squirt around all the vacuum lines, and if the idle is affected, you've found the area of your leak.
My first guess is a vacuum leak. Is there a good seal around the PCV valve? Try checking for hoses you inadvertently disconnected/damaged. A standard technique is to use a spray bottle to squirt around all the vacuum lines, and if the idle is affected, you've found the area of your leak.
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It only happens for the first 5 seconds at start up. After that she runs like a dream.
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I also replaced the grommet when I did the PCV.
Wile E Coyote
Out in the streets, they call it murder!
Getting cold yet up in Price? (I don't know the area) If so, how about your cold start injector needing a little love? After a reread of your post, I keyed in on your mention of it only happening after sitting.
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Hmmm it has cooled down a bit. Day time temps are in the high 70s right now and night time is in the low 50s. At what ambient air temp does the cold start injector become operational?
Where did you get the new PVC at?
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Napa.
Trash it or try another. Trust me on this . Go to the dealer and get a new one. Just because it rattles does not mean its good. Several of us has been through this. Worth a try?
