97 SOHC PVC Valve problem

[easnoddy]

Hey, I need some help ASAP. I found the PCV valve behind the Intake manifold and I even managed to get the top hose connection off. The thing is damn near impossible to get to with both hands.

However, I CANNOT get the PCV Valve OUT of the sleeve. I also cannot get the top hose connection back onto the valve. Ideally I would like to take the old valve out to replace it, but I would suffice to get the hose back ON.

Is there anything I can use to grease the PCV out or get the hose back on?

 

[EBInterceptor]

What I did when removing mine, was pull the hoses out of the back of upper intake manifold and remove the 2 hoses and PCV valve and "T" connector all in one. To remove the "T" from the old PCV you need to pull the 2 hoses off, then kind of rock it back and forth with pulling it out. Then when putting the "T" on the new PCV valve, what worked best for me was holding the plastic "T" under hot running water for a minute or so, then while it's still warm quickly push it onto the new PCV. The warm water will soften the "T" up enough to push it onto the new PCV. It's kind of a pain in the arse to get some of the hoses off and on, but it just takes some persistance. It's not easy to get back into that area of the engine without a chair or something off to the passenger side.