AUII PCV Valve (ealiest equiv. replacement)

Sonic · 14-10-2007, 03:02 PM

Hi,
Anyone know how early I can go replacing my pcv valve? (I'm a cheapskate and the local 'u-pull-it' doesnt have younger than EL I think.)

Supplemental question:
Do you think I should remove the rocker cover and go looking for the little plastic bit that would have been on the end?

Thanks, Rob

GK · 14-10-2007, 06:03 PM

How did you lose the bottom of it? Your car isn't on gas is it?

GK

GK · 14-10-2007, 06:29 PM

I forgot to add, if you purchase a metal one from Ford for the princley sum of $10, you wont lose the bottom of it again!

Cheers,

GK

Blue Ice · 14-10-2007, 06:48 PM

I would be hunting down that plastic rattle bit unless you want to run the risk of it ending up jamming in the cam chain. Have heard of it happening before.

Sonic · 16-10-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Ice

I would be hunting down that plastic rattle bit...

I think you're right. One day I'll brake hard and It'll end up in the timing cover.

Thanks GK, I'll go and get a metal one. BTW it is a gas (what made you think that?)

P.S. I agree with your signature. ¿Hablan español

GK · 16-10-2007, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic

I think you're right. One day I'll brake hard and It'll end up in the timing cover.

Thanks GK, I'll go and get a metal one. BTW it is a gas (what made you think that?)

P.S. I agree with your signature. ¿Hablan español

Gas engines have been known to fire off the bottom of the PCV into cylinder number 2 on backfire. If your car has been backfired a bit, it's probably what causes the stresses and then breaking of the valve.

I'd certainly go fishing out the bits.

Cheers about the signature, He's indeed the only way!

GK