PCV install

[HoosierJeeper]

I'm trying to replace my PCV but the rubber tube that connects to the back end of it isn't budging at all...is it normal for it to be pretty tight? I didn't want to go too ******* it in fear of breaking the plastic tubing that the rubber one connects too.

 

[uss2defiant]

Yup. I ended up breaking the pcv just to replace it and get it off the hose. Heating up the hose might allow it to expand for removal.

 

[tommudd]

I always change mine after a trip, its nice and warm by then most times and twists right out

 

[LibertyTC]

Mine was darn near welded on.
I used a hot hairdryer up close and personal, got a small screwdriver inbetween plastic & hose to pry it open a bit while holding the pcv, so nothing would snap.
That got that hose open/sliding & off.

 

[profdlp]

Read this: ==>>> http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f202/how-replace-pcv-valve-some-2007-up-jeep-liberty-57837/

 

[uss2defiant]

on top of using a screwdriver, I also used a curved pick to help get it started.

 

[Dave]

Yeah, yours is an 05 like mine with the pcv on the oil fill tube. I change mine every year (**** I know...). It helps if the engine is warm and it twists off easier like Tom said. The first time I changed mine I broke the plastic pcv in half trying to twist it off.....LOL No problem since that little mishap the first time.


Dave

 

[dude1116]

I've broken mine twice. Seems to work every time so I might just follow that method. :shrug:

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Heating the engine up made a huge difference...2 minutes and done. Didn't even break the old one.

 

[04Liberty]

Broke on me trying to get the one out of the 04...finding a replacement on short notice wasn't fun.