Where is the PCV valve located on a 2008?
The 2008 Ford Focus PCV valve can be found under the intake manifold on the duratec engine. The PCV valve will be fitted on the valve cover with thehose that is leading to the engine and is kept in place by a clamp.
When do you need to replace the PCV valve?
There is no fixed interval of when you should replace the PCV valve. However, because the PCV valve is often made of plastic and as you may know – plastic age. Especially because the PCV valve is often mounted in hot places inside the engine bay and because there are passing a lot of fuel/ oil inside the hose at all the time.
What are the symptoms of a broken PCV valve?
High Idle RPM/Rough Idle Because the PCV valve is controlling the air flow between the crankcase and the intake manifold, a broken PCV valve can have the same symptoms as an intake air leak which can cause the idle RPM to get too high and other strange idle behaviours like very rough idle.
When to replace PCV valve on Ford Escort?
You’ll hear a rattle. If you don’t, it is time to replace the valve. Even if the valve rattles, if your engine is experiencing one or more of the bad PCV valve symptoms described above, it’s a good idea to replace the valve. Some vehicles—including some old Ford Escort models—come equipped with a small, hollow, plastic block with no moving parts.
Where is the PCV valve on a Toyota Solara?
This topic contains 8 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated by EricTheCarGuy 7 years ago. I’ve located the PCV valve; rear manifold, facing firewall, mounted horizontally.
Where is the a / C line on a Toyota Solara?
The silver tube at the lower left is an A/C line from the evaporator (definitely do not disturb this)… I suppose that is why Toyota requires a special tool to unlock the plastic coupler. The left arrow is pointing to a common ground. Can be disconnected with no issues, just make sure to re-attach all the ground wires.
When did I buy my Toyota Solara convertible?
Answering your Q: Bought the Solara (convertible) new in 2007; great car. With all my cars, I keep them for quite some time; do not lease. I perform preventative maintenance such as