The effed up part of the story is that I used a brand spankin' new PCV valve.. It still rattles, but let there be no doubt it was allowing oil past- and not just fumes.. I got a dentist mirror in there and could actually see remnants on the interior walls around the nipple.

The hose is a different story.. I should have replaced it plain and simple. If it would have looked faulty I would have, but the truth of the matter is I put the PCV in the VC's and just shoved the other end on the nipple and called the job finished..

I wonder how much oil would be in my intake and on the belly pan had it not failed. I'm thinking quite a bit.. Also, the loss of vacuum caused the engine to idle a little rough, but not THAT noticeable.

I'll tell you this, and I'm a believer: After repairing that, and topping the tank (not the fill where I did the math above, but the current fill) I've burned a quarter a tank, and made it 83 miles. That doesn't mean anything to you guys by itself, but I was lucky to get 50~55 miles a couple weeks ago.. And the power is where I expect it to be now. A POS PCV and a dang faulty hose.. Simple.. It should never have been overlooked.

We should make a list and sticky it in the FAQ section of all the parts NOT to buy aftermarket, or recommended parts for OEM replacement.. PCV's, o2 sensors, plugs, governor pressure sensors/solenoids ect..

 

That sounds like a GREAT idea.

 

I checked earlier and I do have a piece long enough for another intake. I only used half of it and the rest is in the package.

 

I'll take it dude!! PayPal work for you? What do you want for it? I'll PM address..

 

Shipping cost would be fine. I'll call the post office and see how much a flat rate box costs.

 

http://www.usps.com

All you need to know is right there.

 

Looks like it'll be about $5.
I just need an address and to remember to swing by there on the way home tomorrow morning.

 

Does anyone read the FAQ's aside from the handful of folks who usually don't need them?

I've thought for a while now that the "2nd Gen Ram FAQ's" would benefit from a bit of descriptive text, something like "Got a problem? Look here for a solution before posting your questions". A lot of folks overlook FAQ sections because they're so often (on other sites) full of drivel, like "How do I post a comment?", "Are the directions really printed on the heel of the boot?", and so on.

 

Anyone with a little sense knows what FAQ means and goes there first.
Maybe adding "Tech articles" to the title would help direct people toward that section.

 

That, or a link that says "Free Beer and *****".