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Old 06-15-2011, 08:33 PM
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Change a PVC

How do u change the PVC valve ? Pictures and instructions would be great.
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Old 06-15-2011, 09:19 PM
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Re: Change a PVC

Look at my thread "alternative option to replace PCV" OR look in the How-To documents under "maintenance" and there is a .pdf file of changing PCV valve.
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:18 AM
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Re: Change a PVC

But if you REALLY want to change what you asked for in a PVC..go to the plumbing section in your local hardware store
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Old 06-17-2011, 05:12 AM
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Re: Change a PVC

Here is a picture of it's location....
It just unscrews...but is a Real PITA to get too......
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Old 06-17-2011, 05:41 AM
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Re: Change a PVC

Yea PCV (been working in Lowe's plumbing dept tooooo long . ) I never removed a throttle body so maybe that would be more of a challenge than I want to attempt. the car is using about 1 qt of oil in 1,000 miles and someone told me it could be the Positive Crankcase Ventilator . What would a dealer charge to do it ? no smoke no smell and the engine does have a very slight valve cover gasket leak . should I even worry about it?



Just thinking ::: Has anyone ever considered relocating this thing. I mean a fitting a piece of hose and you would not have to do this again. Technically the PCV could be put in the glove box <LOL>

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Re: Change a PVC

Can be done without removing the throttle body...several of us have made a "Crows foot" wrench to get it out from the top, but even then it is tough getting the hose loose, and back on
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Re: Change a PVC

I was able to pull the hose by reaching under the manifold between the runner and the throttle body on the driver's side. It's tight, but it can be done!
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Re: Change a PVC

Like Huck says...making one of these will help:

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Re: Change a PVC

I struggled with the crow's foot and the other small vaccuum hose that snakes out of the top....barely any room to turn it, but yes it can be done with a crow's foot.
I recommend you work on this just a few hours after the engine is off so the hose and intake is still warm. It's easier to get a warm hose off the valve than it is with a cold stiff hose.
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Re: Change a PVC

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Here is alternative procedure for changing the PCV

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...&highlight=pcv


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