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Post Title: PVC Valve for the 3.3L in 2000 QX4
Posted by: Mikey178 at 10:10 PM 7/3/2009

Just wondering if anyone knows where the PVC valve is located in the 2000 QX4. I can't seem to find this. I bought a new one to replace but can't seem to find the location.

Anyone got any ideas??



Post Title: Re: PVC Valve for the 3.3L in 2000 QX4 (Mikey178)
Posted by: Ron Burgundy at 4:05 AM 7/4/2009



Well if its anything like the 2000 3.3L Pathfinder (which I can't guarentee it is, but its worth checking), there are two hoses coming out the engine block on the right side (driver's side) Pull the hose out thats closer to the windsheild (if it helps the area is called the upper intake manifold) Its threaded in that hole where the hose attaches.

I'm doing this tomorrow, i'll take and post pics. Hopefully it'll help.



Post Title: Re: PVC Valve for the 3.3L in 2000 QX4 (Ron Burgundy)
Posted by: Mikey178 at 7:34 AM 7/5/2009



Thanks, i'll take a look to see if I find it as you've described but some pics would be good.



Post Title: Re: PVC Valve for the 3.3L in 2000 QX4 (Mikey178)
Posted by: Ron Burgundy at 1:38 PM 7/5/2009

As requested...


Here is the engine compartment in full. We will be working in the area between the brake fluid resevoir (big round yellow cap) and the engine block (big silver thing in the middle)

Here is a close up on that area. Notice the four hoses in the center with the silver clips? The PCV valve is located inside the on the bottom right

Here is a picture with the hose removed. You can see the PCV slightly.

Close up picture of the PCV. It is quite a tight squeeze to get a ratchet in here so I removed the two hoses above it to make a little more room.

And last but not least - here is the PCV removed and the hole in which it threads into. Shake the valve and listen for a rattle. If it doesn't rattle - replace it!

Hope this helps!



Post Title: Re: PVC Valve for the 3.3L in 2000 QX4 (Ron Burgundy)
Posted by: Mikey178 at 8:18 PM 7/5/2009



Thanks for that, I was able to change mine after your first description. I did take pictures myself of the location.

Hope this helps someone else as well, Thanks again to Ron for the pictures.




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