I Know I know it has been touched before...but I need HELP!!

Do I need to replace this whole part or just the rubber on it??

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listen here

the PCV is that thing sticking out of the back of the box, just turn it counter clockwise and it will come out, it is just a short tube, the box is fixed! go get a new pcv and you will see what it is. Next! the elbow comes as an elbow, nothing more. take old elbow off, put new elbow on, done. twist new pcv into hole in back of box, done! put elbow on pcv, done! start putting it back together.
 
Thanks guys, I am on it today!! As soon as I get the PCV valve replaced I can start putting it back together, I'm finally looking forward to that!!! I will update if I need anymore help but I think that I finally have it under control. I know how it goes back together, and have the parts replaced that I can replace, and today I have assistance in putting it back together....so booya for me!!!!
Thanks for all of your help with this project....
Also the DCCV costs like 151.00, which isn't a lot but I just spent soo much on this project that I think I will wait on that project before I try replacing that....do you think i'll need it for the summer months??? And what do you guys think of putting a cold air intake on this to improve my gas milage??
Thanks,
Jennifer
 
Torque Wrench

I have a torque wrench, my roommates had one that I can borrow but what do I set it on...I know the sequence I have the book and it says tighten to10 Nm or 89 inch lbs...but I have one side of this wrench says (M KPS) M KGS with the numbers going from .7 to 11.1 and the other side says ft. pounds and the numbers go from 5 to 80. So what side do I use and what number do I put it on??? Any advise? Thanks
Jennifer
 
JennsLincolnLS said:
...Also the DCCV costs like 151.00, which isn't a lot but I just spent soo much on this project that I think I will wait on that project before I try replacing that....do you think i'll need it for the summer months??? ...
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The DCCV most often fails (when it fails completely) in the full heat mode. The AC can not overpower the engine heat. (Also, sometimes the DCCV shorts and blows the fuse that goes to it and the AC compressor.)
I'd say that the summer is when you need a working DCCV the most.

JennsLincolnLS said:
...And what do you guys think of putting a cold air intake on this to improve my gas milage??
Thanks,
Jennifer
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If your CAI conversion costs more then $10, you'll never make that back in gas savings.
 
JennsLincolnLS said:
I have a torque wrench, my roommates had one that I can borrow but what do I set it on...I know the sequence I have the book and it says tighten to10 Nm or 89 inch lbs...but I have one side of this wrench says (M KPS) M KGS with the numbers going from .7 to 11.1 and the other side says ft. pounds and the numbers go from 5 to 80. So what side do I use and what number do I put it on??? Any advise? Thanks
Jennifer
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You may need a stronger torque wrench. That one doesn't go quite high enough. Some auto parts stores will loan tools for free (you have to give a security deposit equal to the value of the tool, but you get that back).

I think that 1.02 M KPS equals 10 Nm.
 
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Set the wrench to 8 foot lbs, 7.4 if it resolves to that amount, torque it in proper sequence, 3 times, as the first bolts you torque will be loose after you torque the surrounding ones. Same with the valve covers. Also, be sure you have cleaned off all grime from your valve covers, inside and out, as well as your camshafts. I cringed when I did these 2 months ago, at how easy it would be to spill dirt into the cams and ruin them in short order. Keep your intake ports to your heads well plugged and carefully wipe the grime off the head's mating surfaces before plunking your new gaskets down, as well as the surface of the lower intake where it meets the gaskets.
 
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The sealant is used where the head's components are joined together (different pieces of metal). Carefully remove the old sealant from the 4 locations and clean it well with non-residual solvent, dry it, then add the new high temp RTV sealant in those locations.

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8 foot pounds is correct. I did not use sealant on mine, but it would not hurt to apply it to the spec. locations. you're almost finished.

the DCCV,,,,,,if you are not getting any codes then you may be able to take it apart and clean it. I did this to mine. Take it off, flush system of old gunk, take apart DCCV, clean, clean, clean, polish, polish, polish pistons. Should work like new. Its been almost two years since my last cleaning, still working great. I have report with photos on the DCCV.
 
no fuzz in mine

When I changed my PCV, I found no fuzz in mine, pretty clean at 100k.
 
go jenn hope you are doing ok good to see a lady getting her hands on tools. as was said prev be careful with the torque wrench good rule of thumb use a torque wrench that is close to the center of its range. that way you can get it right with out over doing it or under.
 
Finally finished!!!

Well guys I'm finally done with this!! As I got assistance in putting it back together it went pretty fast...then I found out that a spring fell out of a coil under the intake so again today off the intake comes and sure enough missing a spring :mad: BUT, now it is all back together, very nice and purrs like a kitten. Better than when I bought it!!!!:cool: I very much appreciate all the assistance that you guys gave me, without your help I think I would have been lost as my friends who know a thing or two bailed on me!!!
My hands are still filthy BUT my car is running and I don't think I messed it up too bad! Maybe a few "studs" out of place but over all I had a mechanic friend torque them down so as not to get too tight and I will be driving it to work tomorrow without the missing spring....let's hope that this solves the infamous check engine light, which is why I started all this in the first place!!!! :eek:
I'm glad I'm not the only one who had mice problems....ugh that is one thing that I don't like at all.... finding that in there and knowing there had been a living thing crawling inside my engine...ick! Anywho, thank you all for your help I will be getting the dccv (anyone got a part number on that??) soon then as it has been determined that I will need it going into the summer months. BUT, that is a job for another day....Today I will just be satisfied that I have one problem solved and see where tomorrow takes me!!
THANK YOU ALL,
Jennifer
 
tireman said:
the DCCV,,,,,,if you are not getting any codes then you may be able to take it apart and clean it. I did this to mine. Take it off, flush system of old gunk, take apart DCCV, clean, clean, clean, polish, polish, polish pistons. Should work like new. Its been almost two years since my last cleaning, still working great. I have report with photos on the DCCV.
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Where would I find this report on the DCCV with photos, that will help me tremendously and maybe save me some money too!!! I am always willing to try the elbow grease route rather than the put money out route!!!!

THANKS!!!
Jennifer
 
Ok new problem!!!

Hey guys so I cleared the P1409 Code that was my vacuum solenoid for my EGR valve (it was a broken wire on the plug that plugs into the back of the vacuum solenoid) And now I have (I don't remember the code) a bank 4 O2 sensor code. So now I need to replace O2 sensors, so my question is should I replace all 4 sensors at the same time?? Or just the one it says is bad??
Thanks guys for all your help!!!
Jennifer
 
DCCV report

Shoot me your email address in a private message and I'll email the report to you.
 
I am having the same code come up after a valve cover gasket change. Only comes on with startup. If i clear it while the car is running it will not come back again. Anyone have any ideas?
 
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So I went ahead and bought the O2 sensors from Shucks figured if this works then booya for me if not well I'm on to the next problem, but so far I am waiting on the weather up here to be better (you know not completely wet lol) anywho I bought the Bosch ones cuz that is what they had and I got all 4 so my next question is does anyone have pics of where these are located? You all know me by now, I am a complete car novice so I'm not even sure (other than under the car) where to start looking....any help will as always be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jenn
 
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