Originally Posted by
spoiler
I think that I found the hose that you describe and it appears intact but I will need to research the repair threads to find out.
I have never noticed any spots in the driveway where is is parks that would indicate a leak.
My '99 Astro has begun to experience the same issue but it has 100k more miles!
I posted on the Astro/Safarri forum and here was one reply...
Your van and your Crossfire both have surprisingly similar ignition lock cylinders (The part that the key fits into, which isn't actually the "switch"). Both are manufactured by Strattec, a division of Briggs and Stratton.
My first advice would be to try your spare keys and see if that solves the problem. Let us know how you make out....
Tried the other key on the Crossfire and it did not help.
Sorry the way I worded the statement about the positive crankcase ventilation hose may have been misleading, the small hose attached to the back of the small cover does not leak it's the cover itself that leaks because there is no hard gasket, it's only silicone that seals it, the Torx head bolts overtime loosen and can cause a couple of problems, they can cause slightly uneven idle and oil leak. Probably the reason you don't see any drips on your driveway is because these cars have a plastic belly pan that catches any drips .unless it's really pouring the oil out you wouldn't see any. my car had the burning oil smell that came through the vents until I pulled the PCV covers off thoroughly cleaned them and reinstalled them using black RTV, no more burning smell. And by the way the main valve cover gaskets are still good and are not leaking after 12 years and 123000 miles, I did retorque the main valve cover bolts using the proper torque specification found here on the Forum in the repair manual.