PVC Valve - OEM or ???
 

Just for the halibut I think I'll get a new PVC valve installed, since I don't know when it was last replaced, & one of Beav's comments goosed the idea. Anyway, an OEM valve is a whoppin' 10 bucks. My "do-it-all" mechanic next door uses a Fram valve. Does it make one iota of difference, or should I be SVX anal as usual?

Thanks, Ron.

Re: PVC Valve - OEM or ???
 

I think I just paid $5 or $6 for a new PCV valve on the Legacy. One the one hand, it's only $5 difference for one from Subaru, so it seems worth it to have OEM. On the other hand, Subaru didn't make even that OEM PCV valve, so why bother?

I'm anal enough to get one from Ann Arbor Subaru when I replace the same part in the SVX in about a month.

I replaced mine with A/M (okay, it ain't stock, so sue me :D ) and it seems to be working perfectly.

<GASP!> :D

-Mike

They're a pretty simple device - I wouldn't be concerned. Plus I've been using aftermarket valves for years on everything and I seriously can't recall a single failure.

Beav

Thanks guys - I didn't feel like driving 10 miles out of my way for a Gen-u-ine Suby valve anyway, when Homer next door's got one. And, if the Stockboy/El Presidente can mentally handle it, so can I - plus I can sue him if it clogs prematurely. What a country!

Ron.

installing pcv valve
 

I wish I had the tool to get that pcv valve replaced. I tried last summer, and it was just too tough to unscrew/pull off.

THen I wnet to buy the 19mm crows foot to get to that ahrd to rech pcv valve, I had to buy a set for 50 bucks.

I passed :(

Sears sells the 19mm crow's foot individually. I think I paid $5-$7 for mine.

KuoH

is there a how-to anywhere on how to replace the pc valve? thanks
chris

Yes, amazingly enough, there is: It's in the "How-To" personal locker. :D Have fun, Chris.

LOL, good one, chris. :D ;)

-Mike