PCV valve's a bitch
 

I'm no mechanic, but I guess my '92 Teg's PCV valve was NEVER replaced. (?)
I tried my best without breaking it to remove it on my own, but went ahead &
had a mechanic do it with an oil change. He said he finally got it out----in
pieces. Is this common, or just a real old PCV valve? This was yesterday.
Pissed me off cuz I got home & put an oil additive in ("Gunk" oil
treatment---I know--flame on--it doesn't do diddly, right? Oh well. Paid 99
cents for the bottle, & I haven't used an oil treatment in 10k miles or so),
& I noticed the long hose (I don't know which one--the one going across the
head, attached, & going....somewhere....) was still dangling, so I
reattached that, & added the "Gunk" stuff. Then I took a look at the new PCV
valve, & noticed it was barely hanging onto the combustion chamber (?--
where it connects to engine), & I could easily take it out. The connection
to the intake/throttle body hose was fine. The guy at the shop (*cough,
cough--Firestone*----I had a free oil change coupon) mentioned that I should
go to the Honda/Acura dealer to get a new grommet. Is this Firestone's
fault? Should they be paying for this, since they broke it? Thanx for any
info. I'm sure the grommet's only a few bucks, right? Hello AutoZone?


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Re: PCV valve's a bitch
 

"rastapasta" <NOSPAM_rastapasta @ ev1.net_NOSPAM> wrote in message
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> I'm no mechanic, but I guess my '92 Teg's PCV valve was NEVER replaced.
(?)
> I tried my best without breaking it to remove it on my own, but went ahead
&
> had a mechanic do it with an oil change. He said he finally got it
out----in
> pieces. Is this common, or just a real old PCV valve? This was yesterday.
> Pissed me off cuz I got home & put an oil additive in ("Gunk" oil
> treatment---I know--flame on--it doesn't do diddly, right? Oh well. Paid
99
> cents for the bottle, & I haven't used an oil treatment in 10k miles or
so),
> & I noticed the long hose (I don't know which one--the one going across
the
> head, attached, & going....somewhere....) was still dangling, so I
> reattached that, & added the "Gunk" stuff. Then I took a look at the new
PCV
> valve, & noticed it was barely hanging onto the combustion chamber (?--
> where it connects to engine), & I could easily take it out. The connection
> to the intake/throttle body hose was fine. The guy at the shop (*cough,
> cough--Firestone*----I had a free oil change coupon) mentioned that I
should
> go to the Honda/Acura dealer to get a new grommet. Is this Firestone's
> fault? Should they be paying for this, since they broke it? Thanx for any
> info. I'm sure the grommet's only a few bucks, right? Hello AutoZone?



The dorman part number you're lookin for (according to their website
www.motormite.com) is 42346. Dorman says it covers Honda/Acura 1988-2003.
Doubt your local AZ will have it in stock tho, but even them ordering it
will save you $$ over the stealership.

HTH

Jeremy

Re: PCV valve's a bitch
 

"JC" <who@where.com> wrote in message
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>
> "rastapasta" <NOSPAM_rastapasta @ ev1.net_NOSPAM> wrote in message
> news:1083rai2s42jq20@corp.supernews.com...
[snizl]
>The guy at the shop (*cough,
> > cough--Firestone*----I had a free oil change coupon) mentioned that I
> should
> > go to the Honda/Acura dealer to get a new grommet. Is this Firestone's
> > fault? Should they be paying for this, since they broke it? Thanx for
any
> > info. I'm sure the grommet's only a few bucks, right? Hello AutoZone?
>
>
>
> The dorman part number you're lookin for (according to their website
> www.motormite.com) is 42346. Dorman says it covers Honda/Acura 1988-2003.
> Doubt your local AZ will have it in stock tho, but even them ordering it
> will save you $$ over the stealership.
>
> HTH
>
> Jeremy
>
>


Yeah--stealership is correct. Thanx for the info. I'll check into it.


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Re: PCV valve's a bitch
 

"rastapasta" <NOSPAM_rastapasta @ ev1.net_NOSPAM> wrote in message
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>
> "JC" <who@where.com> wrote in message
> news:vimgc.15079$Hf7.14490@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> >
> > "rastapasta" <NOSPAM_rastapasta @ ev1.net_NOSPAM> wrote in message
> > news:1083rai2s42jq20@corp.supernews.com...
> [snizl]
> >The guy at the shop (*cough,
> > > cough--Firestone*----I had a free oil change coupon) mentioned that I
> > should
> > > go to the Honda/Acura dealer to get a new grommet. Is this Firestone's
> > > fault? Should they be paying for this, since they broke it? Thanx for
> any
> > > info. I'm sure the grommet's only a few bucks, right? Hello AutoZone?
> >
> >
> >
> > The dorman part number you're lookin for (according to their website
> > www.motormite.com) is 42346. Dorman says it covers Honda/Acura
1988-2003.
> > Doubt your local AZ will have it in stock tho, but even them ordering it
> > will save you $$ over the stealership.
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Jeremy
> >
> >
>
>
> Yeah--stealership is correct. Thanx for the info. I'll check into it.

Unsure of your exact app, but the PVC grommet for my Accord is listed at
Majestic's website for $1.69.

You _really_ think you'll find it cheaper/better elsewhere?

Re: PCV valve's a bitch
 

"Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelowPOV@rogers.com> wrote in message
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>
> "rastapasta" <NOSPAM_rastapasta @ ev1.net_NOSPAM> wrote in message
> news:1085ctoc10b3291@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "JC" <who@where.com> wrote in message
> > news:vimgc.15079$Hf7.14490@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> > >
> > > "rastapasta" <NOSPAM_rastapasta @ ev1.net_NOSPAM> wrote in message
> > > news:1083rai2s42jq20@corp.supernews.com...
> > [snizl]
> > >The guy at the shop (*cough,
> > > > cough--Firestone*----I had a free oil change coupon) mentioned that
I
> > > should
> > > > go to the Honda/Acura dealer to get a new grommet. Is this
Firestone's
> > > > fault? Should they be paying for this, since they broke it? Thanx
for
> > any
> > > > info. I'm sure the grommet's only a few bucks, right? Hello
AutoZone?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The dorman part number you're lookin for (according to their website
> > > www.motormite.com) is 42346. Dorman says it covers Honda/Acura
> 1988-2003.
> > > Doubt your local AZ will have it in stock tho, but even them ordering
it
> > > will save you $$ over the stealership.
> > >
> > > HTH
> > >
> > > Jeremy
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > Yeah--stealership is correct. Thanx for the info. I'll check into it.
>
> Unsure of your exact app, but the PVC grommet for my Accord is listed at
> Majestic's website for $1.69.
>
> You _really_ think you'll find it cheaper/better elsewhere?
>
>


I don't know what they go for. Sounds ok to me. Thanx!!


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Re: PCV valve's a bitch
 

In article <nOygc.302$9kJ.14@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers .com>,
"Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelowPOV@rogers.com> wrote:

>Unsure of your exact app, but the PVC grommet for my Accord is listed at
>Majestic's website for $1.69.
>
>You _really_ think you'll find it cheaper/better elsewhere?

Do they ship for free?
One can find some very good prices on the net, but if you are buying small
inexpensive items, S&H can greatly increase the cost. It's usually best to
place a larger order to save. Buy some extra things like filters etc. to
make it worthwhile.
For 1 grommet, it's probably much cheaper to purchase it locally.