PCV SYSTEM
1986 Isuzu Trooper II
1986 Crankcase Ventilation
ISUZU
DESCRIPTION
Isuzu uses a closed type system which is designed to draw
blow-by gases into the combustion chambers for reburning. Gasoline
models use a baffle plate in the valve cover, regulating orifice, and
connecting hoses to air cleaner and intake manifold.
Diesel models use a PCV valve assembly (containing PCV
valve and oil separator), oil drain hose, and check valve.
Fig. 1: Crankcase Ventilation System (Except Impulse & P’UP Diesel)
Gasoline engine system is shown.
OPERATION
On gasoline models, blow-by gases and fuel vapors are mixed
with air from air cleaner. Oil particles are separated by the baffle
plate and gases are then drawn through regulating orifice. When
engine is running at wide open throttle, intake manifold vacuum is
not high enough to recover all gases and part of the gases are drawn
into air cleaner.
On diesel models, a diaphragm-type PCV valve controls valve
cover pressure. When valve cover and intake manifold pressure
difference reaches a specific value, PCV valve opens and allows
blow-by gases to mix with intake air.
Fig. 2: Impulse Crankcase Ventilation System
MAINTENANCE
Every 12 months or 15,000 miles, clean internal part of
hoses and regulating orifice in detergent oil and blow away foreign
matter with compressed air. Check all passages and hoses for
obstructions and deterioration. Clean contamination from inside of
baffle plate.
On diesel models, check PCV diaphragm for damage and
sticking to seat, check oil separator element for wear (if equipped),
and check one-way operation of check valve (if equipped). Flow
direction should be from PCV valve assembly through check valve to
oil pan. Flow in the opposite direction should be blocked.
Fig. 3: P’UP Diesel Crankcase Ventilation System
Turbo Model Similar
Fig. 4: Diesel PCV Valve Assembly
