Chevy Cruze with a bad PCV valve. Easy fix ! 

Unfortunately, for these Cruzes to be reliable, you have to replace everything 😂 The car is ok, at best. Hopefully, once you replace most of the most commonly failed components with kits that fix XYZ issues, it should then become good and reliable. The issue with the PCV, is actually the Intake Manifold. Dorman sells a “OEFIX” Intake Manifold, which fixes the issue that causes the PCV system to fail. Now, I have seen some complaints say that it doesn’t fit properly, but majority are saying it’s good. I haven’t installed one from them yet, but I do have it being shipped to me in the next day or two. From what I’ve found, only Dorman and ZZP make a replacement manifold with the fix to prevent the PCV issue. ZZP is a performance company that specializes in GM vehicles, and theirs is quite pricey. So Dorman it is for me. You’re also supposed to replace the Intake Manifold fix and the Valve Cover all together at once, to ensure the system doesn’t fail again. But seeing as you just replaced the Valve Cover recently, it should be just fine to replace the Intake Manifold separately, as long as you do it before the PCV fails again. So if you do want to prevent the issue from occurring again, replace the Intake Manifold ASAP. Theres supposed to be a small orange check valve inside of the manifold. Sooner or later, it becomes dislodged and causes the PCV system to fail and creates a vacuum. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to complete the install due to vacation coming up in the next two days, so it’ll have to wait until I get back. Also, *when* the Water Outlet pump fails (from cracking or it just starts leaking coolant), replace it with an aluminum version, rather than that plastic junk. If any plastic components need replacing, try searching for an aluminum version of said component. Should last much longer and they usually are around the same price as the plastic version. Here’s what I’m doing to make the 1.4 Turbo Cruze “reliable”: Dorman OEFIX Manifold and Valve Cover Aluminum Water Outlet Pump Thermostat Mod: Have a lower temp thermostat to help with the overheating issues Change Coolant Reservoir Cap to a 15 PSI cap. The combination of the Thermostat Mod and Coolant Reservoir 15 PSI cap should help keep temps in check and prevent any slow leaks of coolant, which are other common issues these 1.4 Turbo engines have. For the Thermostat Mod, you take the internals from another thermostat and place them in your Cruze’s thermostat housing. You’ll need some pliers to help grip the lock spring to remove and replace. Also, do NOT twist the actual thermostat sensor when removing. Just pull straight out. The bird cage that holds the thermostat sensor in place, the spring, and the lock spring is ok to twist for removal and replacing. Once I complete the install of all those things, I’ll try to remember to give an update. Some part numbers for anyone else wanting to try out the fixes I mentioned above: Dorman OEFIX PCV Kit: 615-380KIT MITZONE Aluminum Water Outlet: 001-477ALU-A Dorman Thermostat (Cruze): 902-808 Dorman Thermostat (Donor parts): 902-2080 15 PSI Coolant Reservoir Cap: MotoRad T-46 •You can find the Dorman Manifold separately, if you recently replaced the Valve Cover. •The Aluminum Water Outlet, there are many brands. Pick your poison. •If your OEM Thermostat Housing is *NOT* cracked/compromised you *ONLY* need to buy the donor one. But if it is cracked, you need to buy the replacement and the donor parts. I know, long post. Just trying to share as much as possible 😅 Edit: Just binged all your Cruze videos, so it seems you are very aware of the issues of this car 😂 This was the first video of yours that I’ve watched, so I didn’t know 🙃

We've all bought one vehicle that we regret and is miserable to work on 😣 I'm glad the valve cover fixed the PCV issue Stephan 🔧

Mine was a 1968 VW T-3 squareback. Easy to work on... parts were always out of Brazil. But computer box, points, air box and pushrod tubes... always in need of adjusting and or repair. ... I do miss that orange 1675cc 4 speed beast...

I’ve done a couple of those! lol Running a vehicle with a lean condition can deteriorate the efficiency of the catalytic converter. With the P0158 code you might need to replace the O2 sensor these vehicles can be kind of sensitive to the brand O2 sensor you use try and make it sure that it’s the same as OEM. Other than that, the last thing I would do with this car is run a fuel based catalytic converter cleaner, such as cataclean. As for the cruise, unfortunately that’s just how they are when you think they’re fixed they’re never really truly fixed. The last couple of decades GM build quality has really deteriorated.

Hell of a dad you are, did 02 sensors on my Lincoln last weekend

Hi Stephan 🇨🇦 all ways some to fix on different cars issues the valve issue solved was not to complicated.nice work👍🏻🙏🏻.Greetings.Hubertus 🇳🇱🇳🇴🍀☮🇨🇦

Genuine GM Part... made in Poland. lol! Great Video Stephan Thanks for Sharing Mate!!

Yeah those valve covers have an issue they go bad all the time you can usually hear it whistling I've even had a couple where it was making it run very funky

The PCV is actually in the intake manifold. Try pulling oil dipstick while idling.

I feel your pain. Although I can tell you that you have no idea what terror is until you've owned a Yugo. That without a doubt, was the worst purchase of my life. It smoked, it was noisy, and the transmission was like shifting mashed potatoes.

Torque setting for M6 bolt is max 96 inch pounds = 8 ft/lb's! Check google theres plenty charts for pretty much any bolt size. There easy things to snap (I'm sure you know that) I bought myself a 1/4 drive Torque Wrench real handy for bike's n small engines!

Thanks alot for sharing My friend

I got a Cruze and it’s the worst car I’ve owned I’m having issues I’m not sure if it’s pcv valve or oil pump 2 different mechanics telling me different things

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Nice 👍

Thanks. What happened to the blue gasket you removed? Did you replace that too?

Seems so wasteful shame you couldn't just change the Valve section!

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there are 2 millions videos about that silly pcv valve,,do your research

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