I keep getting comments saying I forgot to mention two hoses while removing the throttle body - I did not because I never removed them. If you watch the video, you will see those two hoses are still attached. This is because I am not completely removing the throttle body, just turning it over and setting it aside so I can access the valve covers.
Helpful note: The PCV valve (positive crankcase ventilation valve) should be changed approx. every 20-30k miles. A bad/stuck PCV valve can result in oil leaks due to increased crankcase pressure, rough operation or stalling. It’s a very cheap and easy part to replace, so don’t overlook it!
Hi dude, great video - Thanks ! Just finished the same work + spark plugs + wires and Coils today and you rguidance was very helpful !! The only thing i can say is - wash that engine dude ...lol looks like you did the rally Paris - Dakar before filming the video :)
I didn’t forget any hoses. I have answered this question in multiple comments on this video - I didn’t have to take off all the hoses because I’m not removing the throttle body, just setting it aside to access the valve covers.
You saved me 1200 bucks. Thanks so much for this video. After replacing them, I am getting oil bubbling up from the exhaust manifold gasket and pooling below the valve cover gasket. It is NOT coming from valve cover. Any ideas? I read somewhere that next to the exhaust ports there are square chambers where oil might have gone into when the valve cover gaskets were leaking. Before I take off the exhaust manifold and look, is this a possible scenario that you may have run into before? Thanks
Hi! Yes, you can most definitely do the gaskets without changing the plugs, it might be a little cumbersome with the wires getting in the way, but not impossible for sure. Thanks for watching! :)
Great guide! I followed this to the tee! There was one hose you forgot to mention to remove. It attaches to the throttle body and is right below the accelerator pedal position sensor.
Glad you found the video helpful! I didn’t mention the water bypass hose because I didn’t remove it - it’s unnecessary with this method because we aren’t actually removing the throttle body, just turning it over so the valve covers are exposed. You can see it’s still attached at 3:26. Thanks for watching! :)
Great video! Thanks. Only wished you had explained why replacing the pcv valve is so important. If that goes bad, a lot of REALLY bad things can happen to your car! 😢
Hello! Thank you for the call out, normally I speak a little in the beginning about why I’m performing a certain service but looks like I forgot about the PCV valve this time. I’ve added a comment and pinned it to the top, that should serve as some helpful info to whoever is watching this video. Thanks for watching! :)
