With the large amount of CCV issues, we need a failsafe

[JCL]

Originally Posted by o. l. t.

I can't believe we have so many CCV posts when the weather gets cold.

I can believe it. It has been going on for more than a decade, and it happens every winter. Then it goes quiet again until the following November.

If the vehicle is used properly, then it isn't an issue, or is far less of an issue. Get it good and hot every now and then, and keep it there long enough to dry the engine out. Avoid short trips, don't ever let it idle to warm it up.

If that isn't possible, due to short trips and no chance to warm it up, then add the CCV to your annual maintenance schedule. Clean it out if you have condensate (paste) in it.

If you want to try the latest updated parts, great. They are addressing the symptoms, not the problem, but they may help.

I can't imagine building a pressure relief into the engine block, essentially in order to compensate for poor operating practices and lack of mantenance. And if it is all just too much trouble, sell it and buy a vehicle that has a simple PCV valve.