PCV Tube/Hose - valve replacement

[Shawn Hennessy]

It has been a while since I last visited this site, but I knew this was the place to come to find what I was looking for. I found the write-up on changing the valve (by Todd Zabbbia)...that is pretty good.



In addition to the valve, I am also changing the tube (the elbow hose split at the PCV). Any insight or experienced cautionary wisdom anyone have to share?

 

[TrainTrac]

Here's a link to another thread that might have some helpful info:

 

[Shawn Hennessy]

Thanks, Train. I already saw that one. I was concerned that the plastic tube will break easily. I wanted to know if there are any "gotcha's" to consider.

 

[Dave S 2]

In my experience, I wouldn't worry about the plastic tube becasue you have to buy the whole assy from the dealer which includes the tube. Wasn't able to find just the elbows myself.

 

[Shawn Hennessy]

Ok...let me be more clear. In addition to the new PCV, I have the full assembly as shown below:

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Are there any concerns when installing the new part (obviously after the old one is removed).

 

[Shawn Hennessy]

Ok...so I was overly cautious in posting here prior to making the change. This was a piece of cake to change and my surging idle was eliminated.