Q:Between these two Blow off valves around the same price, what would be the best choice for a pt cruiser.

The Mopar Performance blow off valve is really going to be your best bet if the two are roughly the same price. The reason I say that is because the Mopar unit is designed to fit onto that car, therefore it is engineered to release excess pressure at a safe level for that engine. The Greddy unit is also going to typically require modification to make it fit and function properly. Unfortunately, what they don't tell you about universal units is the reason they are universal is because they don't fit anything until you make them to fit, you just have enough material and hardware to get creative with it. If you are looking to extensively modify your engine, then it may benefit you to go with the universal unit and just wait until you have your piping cut exactly the way you want it, this may give you better location or clearance using the aftermarket unit, but otherwise like I said, I would go with the factory performance BOV. If you have any further questions about your cruiser, please feel free to email me, I have had a cruiser for a couple of years now and have also done lots of customizing to cruisers for friends.

Q:what are the symptoms of bad egr valve??? My car is shaking on idle.. Tune up with all has already been done.

Have the vehicle's computer tested for free at VIP Auto,AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts and see what trouble codes it shows while check engine light is on.

Q:I was told my 1995 chevy needs an idle air control valve. I know my idle is getting rougher so I may need this. What is the function of this valve and what would happen if I don't get it? Will a new valve smooth my idle? Anyone know if this valve is hard to install or not?

The IAC (Idle Air Control Valve) controls the amount of air getting into the throttle body/intake to coincide with the correct amount of fuel to get the perfect fuel/air mixture for proper combustion. Too much or too little air will affect the performance of the engine at idle. If you have the 5.7 350 v8 the idle air control valve is really an easy fix. it sits right in the throttle body and is easy to get to. Autozone in Houston, TX has them for about $22... If you don't get it your idle will be poor and the engine could possible stall at idle.

Q:How hard would it be to fix an EGR valve on a 1990 Geo Storm that is stuck open? if not fixable, how much would it cost to replace it, or have it replaced by a professional?

First, okorder /... I see that Autozone doesn't have that part, but it does mention there are 3 different possible part #'s, depending if it's a 2+2 or GSI, and/or Transmission type, so keep that in mind if you need to order a new one. Click EGR Valve in buy it here box for more info.

Q:What exactly is a flow valve for an ice maker on a refrigerator? Any idea what it would cost to replace it? Is it easy to replace?

google repairing flow valve on ice maker it is there.

Q:she 13 and shes always sleeping what is a leaky valve there not telling me enough for me to understand and im a nurse tech im scared for her

I'm okorder /

Q:I saw some other answers. I figure the relief valve needs replacing, ok no problem, but exactly how much pressure are we talking about here? what is the correct procedure to shut this thing down to replace the valve?

Same thing happened to me, but with an oil boiler. Shut off power to water heater. Find the drain valve on bottom of unit, attach hose if it has a fitting. If you have an open sump pump in you basement, just drain into there, or you can fill buckets and keep emptying them. Use a pipe wrench to take of pressure relief valve. Take the valve to a good hardware store, or plumbing supply place so they can match it. Put teflon tape on threads of new valve (thats all i used, no leaks) and install then refill tank, you may have to manually hold down the water feed line. turn on power, and open all faucets to bleed out the air.

Q:I've been working on cars since around march of 2012. I new. I have a set of 305 heads that were really dirty. It came from a 79 camaro that never had an Oil change. I took the valves out and the valves are pretty burnt. I was wondering If I cleaned them up would they still be good to use? The edges aren't rough or anything. Just let me know what is need to know please. The heads I know are still good.

People reuse valves all the time, just need to inspect them for straightness, keep them in the same locations in the heads and relapping them is a great idea also.

Q:I just bought a brand new rain bird sprinkler valve with flow control and when I turn the valve on automatically or manually it makes a loud sound that resembles a muted horn and when I close it, it makes the same sound but thumps at the end. Is this normal? Or do I need to get a new valve?

Provided you are talking about the valve that controls flow from the constant on of water to the sprinklers, that also cuts it off, the turning on is a groaning of the built up pressure (normal) releasing into the sprinkler line. The thump only occurs at the end when you close it because it's slowly cutting off the pressure. Its more pronounced in the sprinkler valves because you are dealing with greater pressure than say when you turn on a sink or hose, in fact you can nearly mimic a more muffled version of the sound by using a hose, and kinking it or using a nozzle head. Having installed 20+ of these working with my Dad on his rental properties, I can guarantee they are not silent. Unless water is spraying all over the place, I'm 98% positive its a perfectly functioning valve.

Q:how do u remove a valve seat from a head, and install the new one?

There are a number of procedures that can work, depending on the metallurgy of the head and the valve seat. Most hobbyists and many professional auto mechanics farm the job out to a machine shop, as part of an overhaul process, where the cylinder head is reconditioned, with new valve and valve spring hardware, and thorough de-carbonizing, along with machine work needed to ensure the completed head assembly is true in all dimensions, and ready for replacement on the engine. Here's a link to a page that discusses the process in detail: