How do you test old style pcv ?

Lord Sparky said
They say to replace the Crankcase Ventilation Valve every 12 months. Excessive? Just spray some Gumout?

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We used to do that, back in the day when they cost a couple bucks. I wish I had kept more. I grab all the old steel ones I can get now, since I have never seen one wear out.