PCV - Oil Burn, Part#, and Grommet
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 33
PCV - Oil Burn, Part#, and Grommet
So truck is a 2003 with 80K miles. PCV never replaced. V10 does burn about 1 qt of oil every 700-800 miles.
1. Can this be due to PCV?
2. Motorcraft PCV part # EV 238 can not be sourced anywhere....dealer says its backordered with no ETA. There is a Standard ignition one available at OReilly's (part # V341) that is supposed to be a direct replacement. Is this Standard one suitable?
3. Grommet....I've read that valve cover needs to be replaced as grommets are not available and not intended to be replaced. Is this correct?
Thanks!
1. Can this be due to PCV?
2. Motorcraft PCV part # EV 238 can not be sourced anywhere....dealer says its backordered with no ETA. There is a Standard ignition one available at OReilly's (part # V341) that is supposed to be a direct replacement. Is this Standard one suitable?
3. Grommet....I've read that valve cover needs to be replaced as grommets are not available and not intended to be replaced. Is this correct?
Thanks!
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 33
Update....
Just found a dealer that had a PCV Motorcraft EV238 in stock! And it does include a grommet!!
So that leaves question #1.
Any tips on removing grommet without breaking it into pieces and having it fall into valve cover!
Just found a dealer that had a PCV Motorcraft EV238 in stock! And it does include a grommet!!
So that leaves question #1.
Any tips on removing grommet without breaking it into pieces and having it fall into valve cover!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 21,253
Likes: 1,656
From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
At that age and mileage I wouldn't think the valve cover grommet would be in such bad shape it will crumble as you remove it. If that's a concern use a shop vac to suck up any bits that might flake off as you manipulate the grommet on its way out.
FWIW once you have a verified Motorcraft part number it should be fairly easy finding something online; eBay, Amazon, a general Google search etc.
FWIW once you have a verified Motorcraft part number it should be fairly easy finding something online; eBay, Amazon, a general Google search etc.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 423
From: Long Island USA
Do you regularly fill it to the "full" line/hole on the dipstick? Don't do that 
When you change the oil, put in 6 quarts. Run it for a minute, shut it down, then check it 5 minutes later. Wherever it is on the dipstick, that's "full". Don't fill it up to the top.
I learned this with my V10. When I sold it, the new owner came back and complained that it was using a LOT of oil. I asked what he was doing, and he was OCD about making sure it was up to the full mark. I told him the above, and he never used another drop of oil.
When you change the oil, put in 6 quarts. Run it for a minute, shut it down, then check it 5 minutes later. Wherever it is on the dipstick, that's "full". Don't fill it up to the top.
I learned this with my V10. When I sold it, the new owner came back and complained that it was using a LOT of oil. I asked what he was doing, and he was OCD about making sure it was up to the full mark. I told him the above, and he never used another drop of oil.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 1,293
Likes: 164
Also check the hose going from the valve cover on the driverside to the air intake. That is part of the pcv system and if that hose is cracked or leaking it can also cause the pcv valve to stay open and cause oil consumption issues
Moderator
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 6,517
Likes: 917
From: Home Base Nebraska
Denny
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 33
I was able to to remove grommet without issue. Installed PCV. Will check on hose from driver's side valve cover to air intake. Which, BTW, is where? At air filter housing?
NOTE: The Motorcraft package indicated part # EV238 which is what is called for. Inside, the part had a number of EV 233. What's up here?
NOTE: The Motorcraft package indicated part # EV238 which is what is called for. Inside, the part had a number of EV 233. What's up here?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 33
Do you regularly fill it to the "full" line/hole on the dipstick? Don't do that
When you change the oil, put in 6 quarts. Run it for a minute, shut it down, then check it 5 minutes later. Wherever it is on the dipstick, that's "full". Don't fill it up to the top.
I learned this with my V10. When I sold it, the new owner came back and complained that it was using a LOT of oil. I asked what he was doing, and he was OCD about making sure it was up to the full mark. I told him the above, and he never used another drop of oil.
When you change the oil, put in 6 quarts. Run it for a minute, shut it down, then check it 5 minutes later. Wherever it is on the dipstick, that's "full". Don't fill it up to the top.
I learned this with my V10. When I sold it, the new owner came back and complained that it was using a LOT of oil. I asked what he was doing, and he was OCD about making sure it was up to the full mark. I told him the above, and he never used another drop of oil.
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 33
This is the problem I had with one of my V10s, the fitting was not completely glued together. Also make sure the dip stick is completely seated on the O ring, any air that can be pulled into the engine will cause oil vapor to be pulled out the ventilation system. To make sure you don't have a mechanical issue get the motor warm and remove the oil fill cap and power brake the truck and see if vapor comes out the fill hole, it's called blow buy or compression getting past the rings.
Denny
Denny
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 21,253
Likes: 1,656
From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Moderator
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 6,517
Likes: 917
From: Home Base Nebraska
I can't remember if there's a O ring or other type of seal but you can feel it seat when you put the stick all the way in.
Denny
Denny
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 136
Likes: 5
From: Where the $$$'s at
The dipstick on the 2Vs is a bit inaccurate. When you fill beyond 6qts to the FULL mark on the dipstick, you’re over filling the crank case. The oil will get agitated and will burn off until it’s at the right level to not get agitated any more.
If you notice it always goes down to one spot on the dipstick but never lower, this is what is happening. If it just continues to disappear, you’ve got other issues, obviously.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post