# \#valves **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/valves/879.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1997 Chevrolet 1500 - Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-taps/194661)
**Author:** [@Ronnie54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronnie54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-taps/194661 "2024-04-04T23:55:57Z")
Sound like valve tapping when I start up my truck about a min then it runs like normal I’m thinking it could be a exhaust leak???/ --- ## [HELP! My VW '02 V6 4motion Passat sounds like a diesel, but it's not!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-vw-02-v6-4motion-passat-sounds-like-a-diesel-but-its-not/53207)
**Author:** [@estraghalis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/estraghalis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-vw-02-v6-4motion-passat-sounds-like-a-diesel-but-its-not/53207 "2021-09-07T22:39:30Z")
My car currently has about 107,000 miles. I've changed the oil regularly and keep it running in pretty good shape. Aside from the standard electrical problems, this car is fantastic. Lately, however, the engine has… --- ## [VW Timing Chain and Bent Valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-timing-chain-and-bent-valves/154568)
**Author:** [@madison.silver1212\_160856](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madison.silver1212_160856)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-timing-chain-and-bent-valves/154568 "2020-06-22T21:58:54Z")
The timing chain broke on my 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (79k miles). Due to a settlement, the dealership will cover 100% of the timing chain repairs and 40% of any resulting damage. The dealer called me and told me that afte… --- ## [Rollover Valve fix other than Replace Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799)
**Author:** [@Vangelique](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vangelique)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799 "2020-04-16T15:30:14Z")
Got 2005 Subaru Imprezza Wagon from my mom. Had been in a wreck within the previous year, and after insurance repairs, check engine light kept coming on. Mom was too busy to pursue the issue, but once I had the car, I kn… --- ## [Drum Brakes \> Location of Larger Shoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-location-of-larger-shoe/40531)
**Author:** [@baerman51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baerman51)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-location-of-larger-shoe/40531 "2020-02-28T13:34:16Z")
When the topic is drum brakes, there seems to be a lack of a consensus as to where the larger shoe should be positioned. Here is my view: The larger shoe should go forward, not rearward. Remember: Bolted t… --- ## [Changed oil but not showing up on dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-oil-but-not-showing-up-on-dipstick/26525)
**Author:** [@indyroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indyroberts)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-oil-but-not-showing-up-on-dipstick/26525 "2019-03-26T04:03:26Z")
I just changed my oil (2001 Montero Sport 3.0L) and added 4.5 quarts and only the tip of the dipstick is showing oil. No oil light is on and it seems to running fine. I made an appointment with the dealer but should I te… --- ## [Alternator breakdown due to gasket failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-breakdown-due-to-gasket-failure/61664)
**Author:** [@hardenfit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hardenfit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-breakdown-due-to-gasket-failure/61664 "2019-01-20T01:19:32Z")
My 2007 hyundai veracruz broke down 2 days ago--the 2 month old battery was dead due to the alternator failure. The shop diagnosed the origin of the problem as a leak at the valve cover gasket, which ruined the alternat… --- ## [2015 Dodge Grand Caravan valve noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-grand-caravan-valve-noise/115885)
**Author:** [@BobHagelgans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobHagelgans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-grand-caravan-valve-noise/115885 "2018-04-19T04:05:30Z")
Has valve noise. Have been told it needs to have valve repair work done. Has anyone had this done. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet HHR sticking valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-sticking-valves/115547)
**Author:** [@mckenzie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mckenzie1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-sticking-valves/115547 "2018-04-14T18:27:11Z")
could sticking valves cause the engine to misfire --- ## [Expedition No Heat - heater control valve.- where is it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-no-heat-heater-control-valve-where-is-it/40996)
**Author:** [@tiger93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiger93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-no-heat-heater-control-valve-where-is-it/40996 "2017-11-26T06:56:40Z")
I have a 99 expedition (5.4 V8)with front and rear heat. The hoses going through the firewall and to the rear are both cold to the touch when the car is warmed up. I am hoping the problem is my heater control valve tha… --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla has a rough idle after replacing PCV valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-has-a-rough-idle-after-replacing-pcv-valve/103574)
**Author:** [@Novice22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Novice22)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-has-a-rough-idle-after-replacing-pcv-valve/103574 "2017-06-09T23:38:57Z")
I have never done work on my car before except adding oil and a few other basic things. The vehicle has run great up until now, its just always had some oil consumption. The tail pipe is quite sooty and oily on the insid… --- ## [Scion '04 and ''05 "P0012" engine repair questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-04-and-05-p0012-engine-repair-questions/29417)
**Author:** [@littleScionXa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littleScionXa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-04-and-05-p0012-engine-repair-questions/29417 "2017-03-08T14:10:44Z")
So, it wouldn't be bad enough that my lovely '05 'xA failed its first go-around for NJ state inspection...specifically, it failed for an emission problem. It's a "P0012" error code, and, according to the TSB I found… --- ## [2000 honda cr-v valve job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-valve-job/19081)
**Author:** [@George2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-valve-job/19081 "2016-08-20T05:38:36Z")
I have a 2000 Honda CR-V with 140,000 miles. About a year ago, the check engine light started to come on from time to time. I took it to a shop which replaced the plugs and wires, and gave it a SMOG II test which it pa… --- ## [Possible causes of a shaking engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-causes-of-a-shaking-engine/93196)
**Author:** [@xXJKING07Xx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xXJKING07Xx)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-causes-of-a-shaking-engine/93196 "2016-05-15T17:45:52Z")
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here, I have a 2001 Mazda B3000 that was running fine until yesterday. I had spun the truck around to empty water from the bed after washing it when it started to run rough, be… --- ## [2003 Nissan Sentra bent valves but timing still good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-bent-valves-but-timing-still-good/88679)
**Author:** [@Suni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suni)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-bent-valves-but-timing-still-good/88679 "2015-01-15T09:22:39Z")
Totally stumped. Replaced the head gasket in Nissan 03 Sentra 3 months ago and car has been running great since with good power. Car suddenly completely dies after coming to a stop without any warning or any loud nois… --- ## [Whistle of the Ole Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistle-of-the-ole-grand-cherokee/88545)
**Author:** [@TYred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TYred)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistle-of-the-ole-grand-cherokee/88545 "2015-01-03T05:25:16Z")
It's rollin' 'round the bend, and I ain't seen the sunshine since....my Jeep Grand Cherokee shifted from park to drive without a whistle---just like those toy wooden train whistles that you see at museum gift shops. When… --- ## [99 Honda CRV burnt valves/cylinder head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-crv-burnt-valves-cylinder-head/83759)
**Author:** [@eckmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eckmo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-crv-burnt-valves-cylinder-head/83759 "2014-02-22T09:42:13Z")
My 99 CR-V has lost compression in cyl #3 and now #4, 40 and 30psi respectively. Still runs, about 10mpg or less local, 14 highway. No HP, forget fifth gear unless I'm drafting someone downhill on the highway. I've go… --- ## [Valve Job or Trade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-job-or-trade/83521)
**Author:** [@Jorg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jorg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-job-or-trade/83521 "2014-02-04T20:01:38Z")
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, 160,000 miles. Misfire throws check-engine light twice daily, compression leak, getting worse. Valve job? or trade? --- ## [The likelihood of valve damage after a timing belt failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-likelihood-of-valve-damage-after-a-timing-belt-failure/73175)
**Author:** [@natureboy5k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natureboy5k)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-likelihood-of-valve-damage-after-a-timing-belt-failure/73175 "2012-07-01T17:28:31Z")
I replaced the water pump and everything was fine, no leaks. Then as I was driving around the neighborhood to get up to operating temperature the belt failed. My question is; When the belt fails how often is there da… --- ## [Leaking low pressure A/C port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-low-pressure-a-c-port/72961)
**Author:** [@zarquon45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zarquon45)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-low-pressure-a-c-port/72961 "2012-06-10T03:14:46Z")
I recently tried to recharge my 1994 Saturn SW2 air conditioning. The system took the charge fine, nice cool air again. Yea! On disconnecting the adapter, I heard the sound of escaping gas. I was able to place my thumb … --- ## [Should I get a valve job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-valve-job/67363)
**Author:** [@pbx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-valve-job/67363 "2011-08-24T18:17:53Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Civic si with 119k miles. It has been tapping for some time. I brought it to one place who said it needed adjusting and charged me $77. It was a bit quieter for about a week. I put some heavy duty… --- ## [A/C Mercedes E320 weird problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-mercedes-e320-weird-problem/67251)
**Author:** [@Oscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oscar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-mercedes-e320-weird-problem/67251 "2011-08-20T00:03:25Z")
The A/C went out on this 2000 Mercedes drivers side first, and then two weeks later on the passenger side. This seems strange to me. The system has pressure and won't allow any more freon to be added. What is going on? A… --- ## [PCV Valve on 1985-1989 Lincoln Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-valve-on-1985-1989-lincoln-town-car/66645)
**Author:** [@islandrave1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/islandrave1980)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-valve-on-1985-1989-lincoln-town-car/66645 "2011-07-30T18:01:34Z")
Upon looking at the engine in my 1986 Lincoln Town Car, I can't find the PCV Valve; the vacuum diagram taped to my cooling fan's housing is too confusing to look at, and the Chilton or Haynes Auto repair manuals doesn't … --- ## [Toyota Corolla 2003 Expansion Valve and Evaporator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-2003-expansion-valve-and-evaporator/66004)
**Author:** [@pulverizando](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pulverizando)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-2003-expansion-valve-and-evaporator/66004 "2011-07-07T14:26:19Z")
I have a Toyota Corolla 2003. I need to replace the expansion valve and the evaporator of the AC. I have been told I have to remove the whole dash to do that. Is that true? and if so, can you tell me where I can find a v… --- ## [My 1999 Chevy Prizm may be an oily lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1999-chevy-prizm-may-be-an-oily-lemon/65332)
**Author:** [@aliwat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aliwat)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1999-chevy-prizm-may-be-an-oily-lemon/65332 "2011-06-22T20:13:18Z")
I bought a new-to-me '99 Chevy Prizm auto (Corolla twin) with 120K on it 29 days ago. (Which means, of course, that the far end of the warranty I got from the dealership expires tomorrow.) Everything seemed fine for a… --- ## [2000 Ford Focus loses power when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-loses-power-when-hot/63367)
**Author:** [@cbeougher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbeougher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-loses-power-when-hot/63367 "2011-06-10T20:04:43Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Focus SE with DOHC that is losing power and sputtering when it gets hot after driving for 30 min or more. If I shut the car off and right back on going down the highway it will be fine for 5-10 min and… --- ## [1998 Audi A4 Timing Belt Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-audi-a4-timing-belt-issue/63916)
**Author:** [@lbhatti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lbhatti)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-audi-a4-timing-belt-issue/63916 "2011-05-05T16:26:25Z")
I had a repair shop do a timing belt replacement on this car. It had 141,000 miles and they told me that the belt had never been replaced. They also replaced the water pump. Less than two days after getting the car ba… --- ## [Valve lifters/lash adjusters on 2.4ltr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-lifters-lash-adjusters-on-2-4ltr/64264)
**Author:** [@Wallace07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wallace07)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-lifters-lash-adjusters-on-2-4ltr/64264 "2011-04-30T19:37:27Z")
Had the head rebuilt following a premature timing belt break; car has been fine for 12 months. A sharp pronounced ticking suddenly developed in the head - i thought it was a valve problem. Took the head off, had the sh… --- ## [Swirl control valve solonoid control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swirl-control-valve-solonoid-control/64144)
**Author:** [@smany1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smany1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swirl-control-valve-solonoid-control/64144 "2011-04-28T18:35:56Z")
this error code keeps popping up. what is it? where can I purchase it online? Or otherwise fix it? --- ## [1999 VW emissions part location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-vw-emissions-part-location/63813)
**Author:** [@GOODTILLIMMOBILE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GOODTILLIMMOBILE)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-vw-emissions-part-location/63813 "2011-04-23T17:41:48Z")
Can anyone tell me exactly where to look to locate my evaporative purge control valve on my 1999 VW GTI AEG 2.0 non turbo engine? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/valves/879.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=valves)