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Diagnosis and Testing > < 303-08A Engine Emission Control - 1.25L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.3L Duratec-8V (Rocam)-1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (S|Specifications
Engine Emission Control - 1.25L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.3L Duratec-8V (Rocam)/1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) - Engine Emission Control Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Description and Operation

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) - 1.3L Duratec 8V

Overview

 
Side view
Item
Part Number
Description
1
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Cylinder head cover with integrated oil separator
2
-
From PCV valve
3
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From Evaporative Emission (EVAP) solenoid valve
4
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To the intake manifold

PCV valve

 
Sectional view
Item
Part Number
Description
1
-
Spring
2
-
Pistons

The PCV valve is located on the upper side of the cylinder head cover.

The crankcase gases are sucked by the PCV valve into the intake manifold.

The PCV valve is opened by the vacuum in the intake manifold.

The amount of crankcase gases depends on the engine speed. The quantity sucked in is determined by the spring and the shape of the piston.

Deflection panel

 
Side view
Item
Part Number
Description
1
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Deflection plate

The deflection plate is integrated into the cylinder head cover.

It prevents oil from being sucked in and burned in the combustion process.

The oil drops condense on the deflection plate and are then returned to the oil circuit.

PCV - 1.4L/1.6L Duratec 16V

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
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Valve cover
2
-
Hose from valve cover to air cleaner housing
3
-
Hose from PCV oil separator to intake manifold
4
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PCV oil separator with integral PCV valve

The crankcase gases are freed of oil in the valve cover and in the PCV oil separator in order to prevent the oil from being sucked in and burned.

The PCV valve is located in the PCV oil separator.

The crankcase gases are sucked by the PCV valve into the intake manifold.

The PCV valve is opened by the vacuum in the intake manifold.

The amount of crankcase gases depends on the engine speed.

Diagnosis and Testing > < 303-08A Engine Emission Control - 1.25L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.3L Duratec-8V (Rocam)-1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (S|Specifications