K5dreamer
1/2 ton status
Hey all,
lookin to do some work on the truck, and one of the things i was strongly advised to replace was the CDR (crankcase depressurisation regulator) or something like that. From my understanding its basically a diesel equivilant of a PCV for a gas engine.
My problem is, that apparently only the dealership carries them, and they want just shy of 70 bucks for it.
I was wondering if there is a way to check it for operation before replacing it. I realize its not a thermostat that you can check by putting it in boiling water. but is there perhaps a "shake" test, or a "push" test, to see if some sort of valve moves freely, or a "blow" test with a length of tubing or something?? (feel free to make jokes here).
Also, is the valve built so that you can maybe clean it? or is it kinda like a paper valve that when its done... its just done?
Now... all that being said, how bad of an idea would it be, to just bypass the valve? run the hose directly into the intake instead of through the valve?
i usually try to do things the right way, but 70 bucks for that valve just dosnt sit well with me.
im open to any ideas.
lookin to do some work on the truck, and one of the things i was strongly advised to replace was the CDR (crankcase depressurisation regulator) or something like that. From my understanding its basically a diesel equivilant of a PCV for a gas engine.
My problem is, that apparently only the dealership carries them, and they want just shy of 70 bucks for it.
I was wondering if there is a way to check it for operation before replacing it. I realize its not a thermostat that you can check by putting it in boiling water. but is there perhaps a "shake" test, or a "push" test, to see if some sort of valve moves freely, or a "blow" test with a length of tubing or something?? (feel free to make jokes here).
Also, is the valve built so that you can maybe clean it? or is it kinda like a paper valve that when its done... its just done?
Now... all that being said, how bad of an idea would it be, to just bypass the valve? run the hose directly into the intake instead of through the valve?
i usually try to do things the right way, but 70 bucks for that valve just dosnt sit well with me.
im open to any ideas.
