73_Dart : I apologise for the behaviour of my fellow members :hiding:.
Certainly , there are a lot of esoteric terms in the car realm ; hell , at 41 years old , I still don't know a damned thing ! I'll admit that right-off .
I applaud not only your ambitions , but also your desire to be a part of real cars :thumbrig: .
Here's the full term of the parts I've mentioned :
PCV : Positive Crankcase Ventilator valve . These have been around since 1961 ; truly the first piece of emissions' reduction equipment .
EEC Canister : Evapourative Emissions Canister .
This is the black plastic coffee can looking item that's mounted on the passenger-side ( right-side ) of the engine compartment ; the one with 3 vacuum lines connected at determined places on the canister's top .
These are prone to vacuum leaks , as they crack with age , and-or their hoses wear out .
( Crankcase ) Breather : This is affixed to the right-side
( passenger-side ) of the valve cover , and is connected via a hose to the air cleaner's base .
These can become clogged with oil / carbon , especially when an engine has "Blow-By" ( oil getting-past the piston rings and-or valve seats ) .
There are many knowledgeable , helpful folks around here , whom are quite willing to "share their secrets" with everyone .
Dismiss the mudheads that break balls ; they don't speak for the entirety of us :happy1:
