Broke the Plastic PCV Valve connector

Raging · 04-06-2007, 03:59 PM

Just installed an Injen CAI. All was fine till I went to remove a hose from the plastic PCV Valve during the removal of the old intake. I broke half of the plastic hose connector to the (the black piece) PCV Valve.. The hose connects to the half remaining (with leaks). Anyone know how much this thing cost and how critical is it to be replaced? Seems to run, OK, so far...

I'm so mad at myself right now...

Here's an example picture of the connector from the DIY link...

k20beast · 04-06-2007, 04:05 PM

is it broke in the pic? it doesnt look bad if it is...but anyways, yea my friend broke his off completly.it cant be to bad bc all it does it gettin air from the intake and o just have a breathjer on mine now anyways. so basically it would be gettin access to "dirty air" ever tho it cant be bad. i would fix it if i were u and that shouldnt be much

Raging · 04-06-2007, 04:11 PM

That's just an example pic from the DIY thread, but thanks for the encouragement... I'm going to get it fixed soon just need to know if I'll be able to get to work and back till I get the cash for its' replacement... I just can't believe I did this...

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Originally Posted by k20beast

is it broke in the pic? it doesnt look bad if it is...but anyways, yea my friend broke his off completly.it cant be to bad bc all it does it gettin air from the intake and o just have a breathjer on mine now anyways. so basically it would be gettin access to "dirty air" ever tho it cant be bad. i would fix it if i were u and that shouldnt be much

k20beast · 04-06-2007, 04:13 PM

yeaa, quick question...is it an 06? my friends is an 06 and mines an 07,i think mine is metal and you and my friend both wouldnt have broken it if it was metal. but u shouldnt have any problems dude

blueroadster · 04-06-2007, 04:18 PM

That is not the PCV valve connector.

Raging · 04-06-2007, 04:19 PM

Mine is an '07 too... It's the black connector in that picture... I thought it was metal when I was "man handling" it to break loose the hose during removal.. It is plastic...... Thanks again man for the help!!

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Originally Posted by k20beast

yeaa, quick question...is it an 06? my friends is an 06 and mines an 07,i think mine is metal and you and my friend both wouldnt have broken it if it was metal. but u shouldnt have any problems dude

blueroadster · 04-06-2007, 04:20 PM

Here is a link to the replacement part that you need to order. It is number 8 in the PIC.

The part number is the same for the 06 and 07.

Djstorm100 · 04-06-2007, 04:20 PM

yea i was about to say its not PCV valve (postive crank ventilation) that valve is on the left side of theblock right by the manifold.

That has to do with air assist for the injectors and once the car is warmed up, it closes

what i did was talk a raze and make a small cut on the house long way ( as if you were cutting the house in half) this prove to work better than other ways i've seen

Raging · 04-06-2007, 04:33 PM

Looks like I can get one (VALVE, AIR ASSIST) anywhere from $57-$87dollars... Thank you all for the help!!! I really do appreciate your assistance!!

So is this valve necessary during warm up only?? I live in TX and it's not too cold as for now. Can the car survive for a month or so without a new one till I get the cash to replace it?

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Originally Posted by blueroadster

Here is a link to the replacement part that you need to order. It is number 8 in the PIC.

The part number is the same for the 06 and 07.

Djstorm100 · 04-06-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Raging

Looks like I can get one (VALVE, AIR ASSIST) anywhere from $57-$87dollars... Thank you all for the help!!! I really do appreciate your assistance!!

So is this valve necessary during warm up only?? I live in TX and it's not too cold as for now. Can the car survive for a month or so without a new one till I get the cash to replace it?

If you look at the intake manifold there are pin holes.. and what it does is on start up it creats a vaccum and the holes in the manfiold (pin size) help suck the fuel in to head/combustion chamber. One of my friends broke his and he put super glue on it. when the car warms up its seals up/ closes up. I needs to be fixed

blueroadster · 04-06-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raging

Looks like I can get one (VALVE, AIR ASSIST) anywhere from $57-$87dollars... Thank you all for the help!!! I really do appreciate your assistance!!

So is this valve necessary during warm up only?? I live in TX and it's not too cold as for now. Can the car survive for a month or so without a new one till I get the cash to replace it?

Depending on where it broke, if you glue it back on (or bond it with JB Weld), you'll be fine since the connection does not see positive pressure.

k20beast · 04-06-2007, 04:49 PM

yeaa thats not the PCV... and yea id fix it when u get a chance...but when it creates a vaccum it cant be much diff that how it is set up anyways...bc i wiill just be gettin air from the engine bay and not inside the intake.

stevediehlman · 04-06-2007, 04:58 PM

Join the MFing club I broke this piece last year while putting on an intake. POS cheap plastic part. nothing like adding $80 to an intake install. For future reference I've put a little lube on the plastic to make install easier.

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Raging Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Robins AFB, GA Posts: 405 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Broke the Plastic PCV Valve connector Just installed an Injen CAI. All was fine till I went to remove a hose from the plastic PCV Valve during the removal of the old intake. I broke half of the plastic hose connector to the (the black piece) PCV Valve.. The hose connects to the half remaining (with leaks). Anyone know how much this thing cost and how critical is it to be replaced? Seems to run, OK, so far... I'm so mad at myself right now... Here's an example picture of the connector from the DIY link... Last edited by Raging; 04-06-2007 at 04:14 PM.

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04-06-2007, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
k20beast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clemson SC Age: 19 Posts: 1,160 zack iTrader: 2 / 100%	is it broke in the pic? it doesnt look bad if it is...but anyways, yea my friend broke his off completly.it cant be to bad bc all it does it gettin air from the intake and o just have a breathjer on mine now anyways. so basically it would be gettin access to "dirty air" ever tho it cant be bad. i would fix it if i were u and that shouldnt be much

04-06-2007, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
k20beast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clemson SC Age: 19 Posts: 1,160 zack iTrader: 2 / 100%	yeaa, quick question...is it an 06? my friends is an 06 and mines an 07,i think mine is metal and you and my friend both wouldnt have broken it if it was metal. but u shouldnt have any problems dude

04-06-2007, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
blueroadster Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,573 iTrader: 7 / 100%	That is not the PCV valve connector.

04-06-2007, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
blueroadster Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,573 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Here is a link to the replacement part that you need to order. It is number 8 in the PIC. The part number is the same for the 06 and 07.

04-06-2007, 04:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Djstorm100 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raleigh Posts: 114 Dustin iTrader: 0 / 0%	yea i was about to say its not PCV valve (postive crank ventilation) that valve is on the left side of theblock right by the manifold. That has to do with air assist for the injectors and once the car is warmed up, it closes what i did was talk a raze and make a small cut on the house long way ( as if you were cutting the house in half) this prove to work better than other ways i've seen

04-06-2007, 04:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
k20beast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clemson SC Age: 19 Posts: 1,160 zack iTrader: 2 / 100%	yeaa thats not the PCV... and yea id fix it when u get a chance...but when it creates a vaccum it cant be much diff that how it is set up anyways...bc i wiill just be gettin air from the engine bay and not inside the intake.

04-06-2007, 04:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
stevediehlman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 232 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Join the MFing club I broke this piece last year while putting on an intake. POS cheap plastic part. nothing like adding $80 to an intake install. For future reference I've put a little lube on the plastic to make install easier.