PCV valve wont seat tight.

DJHA90

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Ive got a Eddy Performer and I just put a new grommett and PCV valve in it. Problem is it wont stay all the way in. It is very tight and seems to work its way back out about 1/2 way with the head OFF the car. At this point its feels a bit wiggly (only 1/2 way in) Can I put sealant or glue on the valve so that it sticks to the grommet so it wont work its way out???

 

94TURBO5 O

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Some may say don't use anything on it but I put some black rtv around mine (light coat) and took out the mesh screen.

 

HISSIN50

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are you using motorcraft parts? people have complained of aftermarket stuff not quite seating and staying seated correctly, which equals it falling out and a vac leak.

good luck.

 

DJHA90

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Valve is Motorcraft. Im not sure about the grommet (threw package away)

 

HISSIN50

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for the cost of a grommet, i might get a motorcraft to be sure.

if not, i suppose JR's idea with the RTV would work (or perhaps wrap high temp tape around the valve body, so it is a tighter fit).

good luck.

 

DJHA90

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I havent found a place yet (online or local) that sells the motorcraft grommet. The problem is that it seems to be too tight at the bottom, and squeezes the PCV valve 1/2 way out.

 

HISSIN50

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the ford dealer should sell the grommet. they are under 5 bucks.