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Tiny
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Where is situated PCV and how to change it?
Thursday, July 10th, 2014 AT 9:56 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It is kind of under a few items here are diagrams and instructions below to show you how to replace the valve. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, July 11th, 2014 AT 6:10 AM
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Thanks you so much I love this site BTW.
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Friday, July 11th, 2014 AT 6:38 AM
Tiny
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Friday, July 11th, 2014 AT 7:11 AM
Tiny
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I bought a new PCV valve but cannot locate where it goes. I recently bought the truck, so I would like to replace it in case it has never been replaced.

I stopped by 2 different auto parts stores to ask, but they could not find it either. I've checked the Haynes and Chilton manuals, but the locations they specify are very vague/generic.

I did find something that looks like it could be the PCV valve, located right on in the middle of the engiine, on the top valve cover, just behind the oil fill cap. There is a hose attached to it and I was able to easily remove the hose. The part that *I think* is the PCV valve is attacked to the valve cover with a 'slightly loose' black plastic 'nut' holding it in place. I don't want to break the nut off by turning it--it seems a bit fragile--so I have not pulled this piece out yet. I tried to pry it off gently using a small screwdriver, but was not successful. The new PCV valve I bought has a right angle and the part I think is the PCV valve (on the valve cover) looks like it would just be a straight/vertical type of valve.

Is this piece behind the oil fill cap the PCV valve? If so, how do you remove that plastic 'nut'? And, if you don't mind, what is the Motorcraft part # for the correct PCV valve? (The one they sold me is Motorcraft EV-274 and the valve itself has a white stamped 'L356'. The local Ford dealership confirmed that this is the right part number.)

Thank you so much in advance--I've searched for HOURS online and cannot confirm that what I've found is, in fact, the the PCV valve (or how to remove the 'nut' holding it in place).


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/544960_pcv_motorcraft_ev_274_L356_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/544960_PCV_VALVE_OR_NOT_1.jpg

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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 4:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pcv_11.jpg



Removal and Installation


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pcv2_3.gif


1.Remove the left front inner fenderwell splash shield.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pcv3_3.gif



2.Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the routing clip.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pcv4_1.gif



3.Gently pry the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve cap off the 2 tabs.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_pcv5_1.gif



4.Remove the PCV valve from the crankcase vent oil separator and disconnect the vacuum hose.
5.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 4:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
2003 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

the manual tells you to remove the drivers side inner wheel well cover to get to pvc. Please tell me were thte location of the pvc valve is thanks.
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 4:11 PM (Merged)
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Notes

REMOVAL

1. Remove the LH front wheel and tire.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_p1_2.gif



2. Remove the left side inner fender well splash shield.

1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the pushpin.
3 Remove the bolts.
4 Remove the splash shield.

CAUTION: Remove the electrical connector locators from the splash shield prior to removal.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_p2_2.gif



3. Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the routing clip.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_p3_2.gif



4. Gently pry the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve cap off the two tabs.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_p4_2.gif



5. Remove the PCV valve from the crankcase vent oil separator and disconnect the vacuum hose.

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Tiny
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Where is the PCV valve on my 2002 Ford Ranger with a 2.3L DOHC engine. Im getting a code P0171 and I've checked everything except this.
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Tiny
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REMOVAL

Remove the LH front wheel and tire.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_p1_3.gif



Remove the left side inner fender well splash shield.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the pushpin.
3 Remove the bolts.
4 Remove the splash shield.

CAUTION: Remove the electrical connector locators from the splash shield prior to removal.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_p2_3.gif



Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the routing clip.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_p3_3.gif



Gently pry the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve cap off the two tabs.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_p4_3.gif



Remove the PCV valve from the crankcase vent oil separator and disconnect the vacuum hose.
INSTALLATION

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 4:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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P0171 lean condition:

1. Vacuum leaks
2. EGR and PCV valve.
3. Low fuel pressure.
4. Dirty fuel injectors.
5. Mass Air Flow Sensor.
6. Oxygen Sensor.
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 4:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Location of pcv valve on 2.3litre engine
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 4:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Under the hood or the radiator support there's a decal that says vehicle emission control information that illustrate a vacuum diagram that will lead you to it-
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Tiny
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I need to find out where both the fuel filter and pcv valve are located. Can I replace the parts myself? I occasionally have to tap on the gas pedal whenever the truck dies upon starting.
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Tiny
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The fuel filter is under vehicle, driver side, below seating area, front of fuel tank, mounted on frame rail in fuel line.

The PCV valve is mounted in the valve cover near the brake booster.
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Tiny
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How do I changed the pcv valve on my truck? The manual says that it should be changed but I cannot locate where the valve is on my truck. Is it easily replaced?
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 4:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It is easy to replace. It's on the valve cover and wll have a vacuum hose running to it. Here is a picture of what you are looking for.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249084_pcv_4.jpg



Let me know if this helps.

Joe
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