When are you supposed to replace this and also what other things should be replaced in the engine bay??? I assume I can get this from randy cheap!
PCV valve need replaced????
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MyEarsHurt
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If its still opening and closing then I dont even think there is a need to replace it. But to be on the safe side you might as well get one every 3-5 oil changes. I think they are all of about $4.00.
yea I have 80,000 and I haven't changed it since I had the vehicle soo... 55,000 maybe ! lol I am going to get one!
RandyStinchcomb
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PCV valves should be replaced every 30k and again, DO NOT BUY these aftermarket, buy genuine Ford. price is @$6.50
RandyStinchcomb
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Kilgore Trout said:
yeah, those aftermarket ones aren't made to FoMoCo specs and have larger orfices and valves and usally draw more then needed vs the OEM ones. nothing yet on the Frpp catalogs, but I'll check.
stangGT97
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along the same lines, does ford sell the rubber grommet that sits in the head and the PCV connects to?
I bought one from pep boys and installed it! It was a purolator brand! What is the difference the stock one rattled and didn't look bad!
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sgarlic said:Hmm.. my scheduled maintenance guide says 100k.. can't say I've ever replaced one at 30k .. sounds like a scam.
Randy would never scam you.
DocG
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Dunno how true it is, but have heard that if you pull the PCV valve out of the valve cover while engine is running, if it has vacuum, then it should be fine. But...for 6 bucks do what ya want, not like you're wasting too much money if it was fine.
Yea here is a great question WTF does this thing do Anyway! and Would you reccomend me get a motocraft pcv Valve or is the 3.50 one I bought from pep boys fine!
RandyStinchcomb
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I've repeated this several times before, so here goes:
Ford designs a part to work wthin certian parameters, say from Y to Z, now the aftermarket opens up these parameters, say T to Z so that ther part might have many other appts, not just a certian car/truck line. when you open up these parameters, you lose some of the effectiveness(is this even a word?) of this part and its performance.
things you should not buy aftermarket: PCV valves, IAC valves, TPS, 02's, IAT, ECT and other sensitive electronic sensors. you may save a $ or 2 by going to parts stores but the performance of the part will cost you in the long run. I know alot of you will dis-agree but I've been in the automotive business for over 30 years(25 years wth Ford and 5 years doing aftermarket parts) and I've seen this happen so many times. whats that old Fram comerical? "you can pay me now or pay me later"
Ford designs a part to work wthin certian parameters, say from Y to Z, now the aftermarket opens up these parameters, say T to Z so that ther part might have many other appts, not just a certian car/truck line. when you open up these parameters, you lose some of the effectiveness(is this even a word?) of this part and its performance.
things you should not buy aftermarket: PCV valves, IAC valves, TPS, 02's, IAT, ECT and other sensitive electronic sensors. you may save a $ or 2 by going to parts stores but the performance of the part will cost you in the long run. I know alot of you will dis-agree but I've been in the automotive business for over 30 years(25 years wth Ford and 5 years doing aftermarket parts) and I've seen this happen so many times. whats that old Fram comerical? "you can pay me now or pay me later"
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thanx randy for the post I put the stock one back in and will probobly order one from you in the future when I order my Fog's thanx
