PCV on 88 tbird

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Christopher Wall - 30 Aug 2004 05:37 GMT

Anyone know of any real easy way to get behind the intake at the back of the
engine to replace the pcv valve on a 5.0l? Aside from sending in trained
gremlins?

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BrickMason@mailcity.com - 30 Aug 2004 15:37 GMT

Removing the engine from the vehicle would make access rather
simple. ;)

mike hunt

> Anyone know of any real easy way to get behind the intake at the back of the
> engine to replace the pcv valve on a 5.0l? Aside from sending in trained
> gremlins?

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Backyard Mechanic - 30 Aug 2004 16:15 GMT

opined in news:41333B9A.A39640A1@mailcity.com:

> Removing the engine from the vehicle would make access rather
> simple. ;)
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>> of the engine to replace the pcv valve on a 5.0l? Aside from sending in
>> trained gremlins?

Mike is such a kidder!

It isnt easy.. and what's more... you should check the oil-separator screen
below it; often is gummed up from dino oil/moisture gunk. Even if oil
changes were ritual.

Small lite and mirror, long bent-nose pliers.

for more search this group on google,

5L 5.0 pcv screen

being good search terms

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mdeee - 30 Aug 2004 17:39 GMT

> Anyone know of any real easy way to get behind the intake at
> the back of the
> engine to replace the pcv valve on a 5.0l? Aside from sending
> in trained
> gremlins?

There is no easy way, you just have to reach back there and do it. Be
careful not to break the PCV hose as they become very brittle.
There is also a screen below the PCV valve in the intake that should
be replaced as the screen tends to clog also. Remove the grommet that
the valve fits into and the screen is below that. If you think the PCV
valve is hard to get at wait until you try the screen. I use a small
slide hammer to remove these screens but a long pair of needle nose
pliers also works.

Good luck

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