PCV valve???? maybe

[zachrulz]

I smell oil today after driving......I open the hood to find oil on the top of my valve covers. The first bolt area is bone dry, the second has about an 1/8" of oil, the second about a 1/4", the third more and the fourth has about 3/4" of oil. The PCV valve and connector tube looks as though oil has been poured over it. I am guessing that is the source but what would cause this.
The car is an 02 GT has about 40k miles on it and has only been driven about 1200 miles in the last year.

 

[twogts4us]

Known issue - the hose that attaches to the PCV becomes stretched and therefore cannot seal as well. Replace the hose (might as well replace the PCV too!)

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[zachrulz]

Thanks for the info......great site

 

[RandyStinchcomb]

Thanks for the info......great site

as stated above, common problem on 2002's get a new hose and PCV valve from your dealer, NOT some "parts store" brand and Change Your PCV Valve every 30k under Normal driving conditions

 

[97speedster]

I just discovered this same problem on mine Saturday.

 

[twogts4us]

from your dealer, NOT some "parts store" brand

TRUE, TRUE, TRUE!