Wow, PCV pain in the ***

RMARIANI · 09-06-2001, 06:15 AM

Is there an easy way to change the PCV valve. It seems that removing upper intake would be the easiest way to access it. Can someone please let me know. Also, I read on a post to silicone the valve in place. Is this really necessary or recommended??

Rick 91GT · 09-06-2001, 07:54 AM

hmmm... usually you can reach back there and grab it with your fingers, it's tight but can be done. I have never siliconed it in place but they have always fit pretty tight on mine.

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[b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

Rick 91GT · 09-06-2001, 08:00 AM

hmmm... usually you can reach back there and grab it with your fingers, it's tight but can be done. I have never siliconed it in place but they have always fit pretty tight on mine.

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!
[b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

Chevyguy · 09-06-2001, 08:18 AM

Learn from my pain, GET THE FORD PCV VALVE. Forget about any parts store unit, they dont fit tight enough into the rubber grommet. And that will cause quite a big oil leak. Leave the original grommet, I replaced my grommet and it did not fit as tight as the old one, I ended up siliconing that in place.

Dont take off the upper intake unless you want to change the valve cover gasktets too. It's tight back there but the PCV can be reached with some contortions

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joe4speed · 09-06-2001, 11:57 AM

yeah, just reach back there, follow the vaccuum hose and pull it out! Make sure the engine is cool though, it gets hot back there!

Good luck!

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Mr 5 0 · 09-06-2001, 04:29 PM

The PCV valve can be removed by hand, as the prior posts stated. Do it on a cold engine. As Chevyguy recommended, get the FORD PCV kit for about $10. or less at any Ford/Mercury dealer. Don't use aftermarket PCV's. The kit contains the valve, grommet and screen which should all be replaced about every 30,000 miles or so. I do mine at 20,000 but I'm a maintenance fanatic.

BTW:I've never, ever had a problem with the Ford PCV or grommet not fitting snugly. No leaks - ever from the PCV in 112,000 miles.

09-06-2001, 06:15 AM	#1
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	Wow, PCV pain in the *** Is there an easy way to change the PCV valve. It seems that removing upper intake would be the easiest way to access it. Can someone please let me know. Also, I read on a post to silicone the valve in place. Is this really necessary or recommended??

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09-06-2001, 07:54 AM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	hmmm... usually you can reach back there and grab it with your fingers, it's tight but can be done. I have never siliconed it in place but they have always fit pretty tight on mine. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! [b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

09-06-2001, 08:00 AM	#3
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	hmmm... usually you can reach back there and grab it with your fingers, it's tight but can be done. I have never siliconed it in place but they have always fit pretty tight on mine. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! [b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

09-06-2001, 08:18 AM	#4
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Learn from my pain, GET THE FORD PCV VALVE. Forget about any parts store unit, they dont fit tight enough into the rubber grommet. And that will cause quite a big oil leak. Leave the original grommet, I replaced my grommet and it did not fit as tight as the old one, I ended up siliconing that in place. Dont take off the upper intake unless you want to change the valve cover gasktets too. It's tight back there but the PCV can be reached with some contortions ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/folingo" TARGET=_blank>www.chevellepages.

09-06-2001, 11:57 AM	#5
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	yeah, just reach back there, follow the vaccuum hose and pull it out! Make sure the engine is cool though, it gets hot back there! Good luck! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

09-06-2001, 04:29 PM	#6
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	The PCV valve can be removed by hand, as the prior posts stated. Do it on a cold engine. As Chevyguy recommended, get the FORD PCV kit for about $10. or less at any Ford/Mercury dealer. Don't use aftermarket PCV's. The kit contains the valve, grommet and screen which should all be replaced about every 30,000 miles or so. I do mine at 20,000 but I'm a maintenance fanatic. BTW:I've never, ever had a problem with the Ford PCV or grommet not fitting snugly. No leaks - ever from the PCV in 112,000 miles.