PCV Valve = Hassel?

[Slick Rick]

How hard is it to take out an old PCV valve? How easy is it to install a new one? I realize that it is a tight fit both to work around with and to actually insert the PCV valve in to the valve head cover. Is it going to give me grief? Should I just get a mechanic to do it 4 me?

Also, should I get a new PCV valve gasket?

 

[Jason_25]

Takes me on average about 30 seconds. It will, at most, take you a couple of minutes. Just pull the old one, disconnect from the vacuum line, pop the new one in and attach the vacuum line. the PCV just sticks into a rubber grommet in the valve cover.

 

[EliteConcept]

i've heard that on the SOHC engine that it can be a pain. this is because the connection to the pcv comes to a T and the fitting on top of the stock pcv with the T connector must be reused, and some people have had problems removing the T part from the stock pcv with out breaking it. so if you have the SOHC be careful when doing this.

 

[donaldbc]

does anyone have a detailed picture of where the pcv valve is located on a '97 5.0. I have my Haynes manual and read all of the posts that I can find here and I still can't find the damn thing. I know that it is behind the intake manifold, but where?
Thanks

 

[rollinstone]

I've got a 97 5.0 also and wanted to replace my PCV valve. After many fruitless attempts to locate the thing, I took it in to the Ford dealer. The mechanic said not to worry about it. If the car was running OK, there was no need to replace it. It's a PITA to get to. If you have less than 60K on your X, I think the dealership will change it at no cost. Check with them.

r.s.

 

[Opera House]

Don't know what engine you have

But, many parts stores sell universal PCV valves that have an extra port you have to block off. These are a pain to install unless you pull off this adaptor piece. Then it will mount the same as the factory one.

 

[RickOTR]

Try this link,
hope it helps.

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/showphoto.php?photo=2883&papass=&sort=1&thecat=3108

 

[provincelander]

for you 5.0 guys...

for 5.0 location, do a search for "pcv valve location 5.0" I had this prob last month and Tas98xlt helped w/ pics and everything. You will see when you search out the above heading. good luck.