Re: Is the flame trap the PCV valve? (Sperry)

Yes, the flame trap is basically the pcv valve. Just pop the hose off and replace it. Check to see how much gunk is in the plastic housing and clean it out while you are in there. Also check the hoses for cracks or splits.

On a 93 it should be fairly easy to get to, as 240 flame traps go.

 

Re: Is the flame trap the PCV valve? (neptune)

IPD talked me into the housing, also. $36 for that, and $2 for the trap itself.

Assuming it is original, do most people replace the housing [14 years, 110K miles; maybe it can develop a crack or leak?]

Do I do this from jackstands?

 

Re: Is the flame trap the PCV valve? (Sperry)

I doubt your housing is bad. I've only seen one cracked one, but I normally deal with the turbo cars which do not have a flame trap, just an empty housing.

No need to put the car up on stands, it is easiest to get to from the top. I think on a 93 it is actually sitting slightly above the intake manifold, between the #3 & #4 intake runners. If it is below the intake then it takes quite a bit longer to get the job done, but it is still easier to work from above.

 

Re: Is the flame trap the PCV valve? (neptune)

Great! I was checking it out by flashlight; I'll try again tomorrow, but a little earlier.

I wanted to ask about turbos, also, but wrong forum. Anyway, is there a flame trap on a '94 850 Turbo?

 

Re: Is the flame trap the PCV valve? (Sperry)

This picture might help. The flame trap is located there, inbetween cyl 3 and 4. See the white elbow connecting to the large hose running across the valve cover? Thats where it is.
sidenote: I got rid of the trap on my recent turbo conversion on my 240, that's why its just an elbow.

 

That's a crispy picture. Much better than the Haynes.

I'll give it another try on Sunday.

 

Re: (Sperry)

on my ''80 242 gt i want to find out more about this flame trap i think i might have an issue with it...i hear a back fire at iddle it seems to be coming from the intake could that be related?

 

Re: (heytoyotaguy)

http://images.google.com/image..._st=y

Also clean the collection box bolted to the block below the flame trap.

George Dill

 

Re: (gdill2)

Be real careful removing the collector box...

George Dill

 

Re: (gdill2)

gorge its like youve known me all my life, "Be real careful removing the collector box..."