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    Boost leak - pcv system?

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    I've been fighting a random misfire and lean idle condition. I decided to pressure test and the only leak was coming from the pcv (pancake) valve. Is this normal? If not, what should I consider inspecting/replacing?

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    It shouldnt if you have the oil cap off, but sometimes you can feel a little coming out.
    If it is a lot, prob the check valve.
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    How did you test the PCV system? I thought it had to be capped off at the y-pipe when doing a boost leak test?
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    Quote Originally Posted by christianb5s4 View Post
    How did you test the PCV system? I thought it had to be capped off at the y-pipe when doing a boost leak test?
    You remove the pancake valve from the Y-pipe and cap off the Y-pipe connection.

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