How to install a PCV valve

Post by **nismostreetracer** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Could someone inform me on how to change the PCV valve on my 95 240? Also, where would the old be located on my vehicle? :help

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Sorry so small--all I could find! Hope it helps.

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Post by **nismostreetracer** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Is it in between the middle two pipes of the intake manifold?

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Post by **nismostreetracer** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Thanks!

Post by **nismostreetracer** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

I've just looked bwtween my intake manifold and can't determine what hose I need to remove to find the old part. Could you tell me where the hose is facing?

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

It looks like towards the front of the engine. It's got to be there!

Post by **nismostreetracer** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Does a automatic trannies require a PCV valve?

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

I have a 90 and it has one. I just was trying to help by finding you a picture of it, but I am not sure of anything else! The pictures came from somewhere that said they were from 95. So they should show you exactly where it should be on your car!

Post by **nismostreetracer** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Thanks!

Post by **NiTeRiDeR** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

how do i locate the Pcv valve on my 1990 240sx?

i didnt feel it was necessary to make a new thread to ask the same relative question

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

It's in the same place. Take off the alternator and you can't miss it. It's a pain in the *** to take off any other way. I HIGHLY reccoment removing the alternator.

Post by **NiTeRiDeR** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

thanks a bunchwhile im in this thread anywayinstead of making a new one

where can i locate my engine coolant temp sensor?

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

The PCV valve on the 90 is on the side of the intake box (with the ECCS letters on it). There will be a black hose attached to it and you'll notice it looks like the new one you bought.

The coolant temp sensor is just to the left and in front of where your accelerator cable attaches. You'll see two things sticking up out of the block and this one is the one on the right. The other thing there is the coolant gauge sensor.

Post by **NiTeRiDeR** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

how much does a replacement coolant temp sensor cost?

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

I paid $17 US.

Post by **Trppen37** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

rschwalbe wrote:I paid $17 US.

where at?? was it hard to install??? also since im reading no temp gauge in my dash could the problem be with the coolant temp sensor OR the coolant gauge sensor??

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Got it at Discount Auto parts (AKA-Advance Auto). The sensor is easy to replace. I used a socket to get the old one off and the new one back on. Your problem may be the gauge sensor which, not to make you feel stupid, controls the gauge in your car. The other sensor, from what I was told controls the "5th injector" as my mechanic called it--it puts a little extra gas in when you go to start if it's colder than 70 degrees out.

Post by **NiTeRiDeR** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

do i have to flush the coolant system first? (drain it)

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

No. When I did mine, I barely lost a couple drops of coolant.

Post by **NiTeRiDeR** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

sounds goodi take it i should perform this when the engine is VERY cool :pface

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

That would probably be a good idea! As long as it is not up at running temp you should be fine!

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Hey, i know where my PCV is.. how the hell do you get it out of there?

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Umm--it should be as easy as slapping a wrench on it!

Post by **NiTeRiDeR** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

yea my PCV vavle was a bit of a pain to get started (glad i had the new one cuz the old one was STRIPPED)but after it started it was easy

Post by **Trppen37** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

i found the coolant temp sensor and the wire on it...ummm mines isnt connected to anything and it look like its been like that for a ling time..but how come the temp gauge showed warm before?? u kno what i mean???

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

There is a coolant temp sensor and a coolant gauge sensor. That is why your gauge still worked.

Post by **NiTeRiDeR** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

Trppen37 wrote:i found the coolant temp sensor and the wire on it...ummm mines isnt connected to anything and it look like its been like that for a ling time..but how come the temp gauge showed warm before?? u kno what i mean???

wowthats no good

wouldnt that mean you were leaking coolant?

thats DEFINATELY not good

did you connect it yet?if so.... does it make a huge difference?

Post by **rschwalbe** » Fri Apr 04, 2003 9:35 am

It would not leak any coolant as this thing gets screwed into the block and there is an electrical connector (that he is talking about) that hooks on to it.

How to install a PCV valve

How to install a PCV valve

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