How to replace a Volvo PCV and oil filter housing?
Take a rag and clean the engine block where the PCV housing mounts to ensure a clean seal. Next, grab the top vacuum hose from where you removed the one-time use clamp and pull it up to remove it. Then, take the new vacuum hose and feed it through. The second cut hose is still on the engine, remove this too.
How long does it take to replace a Volvo PCV?
If there is intense suction coming from under the cap when it’s removed, the diaphragm in your PCV valve has been compromised, and it will need a replacement. How long will it take to replace a Volvo PCV/oil filter housing? Removing the PCV housing is a tedious task. Set aside an hour or two to give yourself time to do it slowly and carefully.
How do you remove a vacuum line from a Volvo?
The series of vacuum lines can be removed before or after the intake pipe. Push in on the red collar and pull the line out. The last connection is by the firewall. Squeeze down on the black connector, and the line will pop off with a light tug. Next, you’ll need to remove the ignition coil cover.
How does the PCV system work in a Volvo?
The PCV system is a universal concert for all engines. While under load, pressure can build up in the oil pan and crankcase, where there shouldn’t be any pressure. It’s the PCV’s job to open up and allow the engine to pull this pressure up through the manifold and into the combustion chamber.
What causes an oil leak in a P1 Volvo?
This unwanted vacuum will cause seals to wear, leading to oil leaks. The P1 Volvo chassis PCV housing is also part of the oil filter housing. The oil will need to be drained during this job, so you’ll need an oil change kit as well as the PCV parts.
How can I tell if my Volvo S60 has PCV?
Also, check the oil suction strainer on the oil suction line for contaminants and deposits. Use a low caliber vacuum gauge to check for positive pressure through the dipstick tube. Here’s a nice write up for 1999+ Volvo 5-cylinder PCV System courtesy of Matthews Volvo Site. Check out the video below of a full PCV replacement on a Volvo S60.
How often should a Volvo oil trap be replaced?
Not only does Volvo recommend you replace it every 100,000 miles but that is often when we see customers calling us asking for help and describing the syptoms I outlined above. This is one part you do not fudge and push it off for another 5-10K miles or you may live to regret it.
Why is my Volvo turbo covered in oil?
Leaky bypass valves, oil-sweating silicone couplers, and loose connections generally mean your turbo will be covered in oil by 200,000 miles if it hasn’t been maintained by a Volvo-wizard. This is my old 180,000 mile turbo, and while it performed fine, the bypass valve became dried and cracked over time, seeping oil everywhere.