Advice wanted for PCV replacement on 95 p/u

chud · Aug 9th, 2003, 11:57 PM

I recently bought a 95 pickup with the 4 cylinder and no options and am wanting to do some basic maintenance on it. I couldn't find the PCV valve when I looked today; I did find a post here that says it's by the alternator. I wondered if anybody has any advice on the best way to get to it.

Thanks

jadcock · Aug 10th, 2003, 11:25 AM

Yes, that's correct. It's best to get to it when you do an oil change because if I recall correctly, it's much easier to get to it with the oil filter removed. You'll have to remove the rubber wheel well liner at the least -- and remove the right front wheel for easier access. Remove the oil filter and it's right above that. It takes about a 1/2" open end wrench to get to it. Shouldn't be too difficult with the oil filter removed.

Good luck!

1997XETruck · Aug 10th, 2003, 12:10 PM

Yep... took me a call to the dealer to find it! Looked for that thing for about 2 hours! I couldn't even see it in my factory service manual. Like Jason says, buried in the front near the power steering pump and oil filter.

Heath

chud · Aug 11th, 2003, 01:55 AM

Thanks for the tips. I got it replaced today; definitely the hardest-to-get-to pcv I've changed.

jadcock · Aug 11th, 2003, 03:09 PM

Agree -- I've never seen it that buried before. However, mine came out extremely easy. It looked original, with lots of gunk baked around it. I figured that hose would be impossible to get off (I'd have to cut it) and I was afraid the valve itself would have been all but "heat welded" into place. The hose came off like I had just installed it, and the valve itself unscrewed easily. I guess all the oil cake film saved me from rust and other problems down there.

Aug 11th, 2003, 07:36 PM

Check out this webpage, it shows the location of the PCV valve near the alternator. I almost forgot I had a link to this on my webpage. Scroll about half way down and under the heading "TIPS", there's a pic you can click on and enlarge to get a better view of the location. It also has a lot of other goodies like where the throttle adjustment location is on our throttle body. Hope this helps...

KA24E Engine (and location of PCV valve photo)

chud · Aug 12th, 2003, 03:07 AM

Jadcock, Yea I had the same experience - it came off very easily despite looking original.

Sannis, thanks for that link.

Aug 12th, 2003, 10:26 PM

Your welcome Chud. I come across link awhile back and almost forgot to save it...good luck on your repairs...