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Post Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:58 pm

Where exactly is this ccv pipe?also theres a humming noise that continues for ages from under the bonnet when the engines switched Off,even with the key removed?
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Post Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:07 pm

Follow the breather pipe from the top front of the rocker cover down under the inlet manifold, it will lead to the CCV, it will sometimes make a hissing noise, and you can also feel the air leak if it is at fault.
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