Advice: Pulling Valve Cover to replace PCV & CCV

MikeO

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My PCV valve and grommet are cracked and petrified, crumble when trying to remove. Conventional wisdom says pull valve cover to replace? I figured at the point, replace petrified CCV as well. Shop wants over $300 for the job.
I am not a guy who works on engines, but this seems straight forward. I have the tools, and have located the parts. I'll have to research how to install a gasket and get the bolts re-torqued properly. I guess the question is... Is this something I should try with my limited experience? Any advice? Or just pay the $300.
 
To the best of my recollection there is no valve. Just PCV which is nothing more than positive crankcase ventilation, not valve.
 
Just did that job a couple days ago...
You do not need to pull the valve cover...
Use an exacto knife or similar thin blade, cut the grommet, lubricate the inside area where the PVC fitting is inserted and rock the fitting gently and it will come out. Remove the grommet, clean the surface, install the new grommet, apply a little oil or grease and insert the PVC fittings. The one with the orifice goes into the rear of the valve cover.

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MikeO said:
I am not a guy who works on engines, but this seems straight forward.
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I don't know what the older engines are like but replacing the valve cover on the newer ones is a total pain. There is a ridiculous plastic wiring bridge that pins the valve cover by the firewall. The job sucks. If you can find a way to get those things replaced without pulling the cover I'd do that.
 
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Not hard, just takes a bit of time. I’m by no means an expert and didn’t have any issues. YouTube and download a FSM for your year and you should be good to go.
If I remember correctly the worst part was getting the damn plastic wire harness thingy off the back.
 
CharlesHS said:
Just did that job a couple days ago...
You do not need to pull the valve cover...
Use an exacto knife or similar thin blade, cut the grommet, lubricate the inside area where the PVC fitting is inserted and rock the fitting gently and it will come out. Remove the grommet, clean the surface, install the new grommet, apply a little oil or grease and insert the PVC fittings. The one with the orifice goes into the rear of the valve cover.

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With a renewed confidence, I attacked the PCV again and managed to coax it out. Thanks, and thanks to all who responded.
 
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