302 Auto PCV replacement

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Nov 30, 2004 | 07:46 AM

muckypaws

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 646

Likes: 3

From: Derbyshire, UK.

302 Auto PCV replacement

Hi,

Should I be able to replace the PCV valve with the intake manifold inplace or do I need to strip off the top of the motor? The Haynes book says "maybe"....

Its a 92 302 EB with E40D.

Thanks

Simon

Nov 30, 2004 | 09:44 AM

Kemicalburns

Hotshot

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 14,285

Likes: 12

From: Bend,OR

its a biatch to get to but yes you should. but if its easier to remove upper intake to do the work go for it. just need to buy a new upper intake gasket then as well.

good luck

Nov 30, 2004 | 12:27 PM

greystreak92

Lead Driver

Joined: Sep 2002

Posts: 9,182

Likes: 12

From: Gateway to the West

Its in about the LEAST accessible location possible if you ask me. I've replaced mine by snaking a hand/arm/fingrtips back under the upper intake plenum but like Kem said, its a royal PITA. I've often thought of asking some Ford engineer why the heck they didn't just put it in the OTHER valve cover on the F-Series trucks.

Dec 3, 2004 | 08:59 PM

Cheggie

Elder User

Joined: Dec 2002

Posts: 559

Likes: 0

From: South Carolina

I just did this - it helps if you have a new, flexible line for the pcv valve. They're not expensive bought from Ford. I think some of the difficulty comes from an old hardened line that is inflexible.
If you think this one is bad, has anyone tried it on a '89 Mustang 5.0 (back of the intake plenum) or a 96 Contour? (Between the exhaust manifold and the block - they recommend removing the exhaust manifold!

I didn't, but it was a buggar. Who puts a serviceable item between the manifold and the block??!

Dec 4, 2004 | 07:50 AM

muckypaws

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 646

Likes: 3

From: Derbyshire, UK.

I had a quick look at this job today but couldn't see where to start. Do I need to approach from left or right side (when facing back of car from hood). Can anyone give me a pic and an arrow as to where it might be - I can't see a damn thing on mine with all the hoses etc.