Administrators hughezee Posted September 2, 2014 Administrators Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I suspected I had been living with minor oil leak for a while and recently added an oil additive to help rejuvenate the seals a little Well it worked and so well oil started to come out of the dipstick tube just noticed a little misting. Anyway first thought was the PCV valve and did the basic check vacuum check and it held on to my finger pretty well. Although this test doesn't really rule out PCV as not to be the problem its a one way valve and using a 8mm hose and primer bulb it failed miserably so replaced it with UK 6th Gen Valve they are crossed reffed to be compatible (V6) P/N: 7130PR7A01, (1.8/2.0/2.3 Engines) 17130PV3013, 17130PY3L01 and once replaced the engine is even less audible than before which was a shock, although an oil catch can did cross my mind 8-) item 2 item 1 Little smidgin of copper grease to swell up the seal if you don't have new one Cleaned hose end to end before refitting, the earlier J series tube is terminated nearer the throttle body so it's easier to inspect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 2, 2014 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Additionally a faulty PCV valve can contribute to oil consumption couple of pic's to illustrate Quick clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted March 3, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Just noticed a few genuine PCV's up for grabs cheap normally £50 ish each, recomeded replacement is every 30,000 miles be quick folks http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141562519451?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): 12204100020, 1220410020, 1220411040, 1220411050, 1220462010, 17130PK1003, 17130PR4Y01, 17130PR7A01, 17130PY3L01, 5862025810, 8943101190, 8943430131, 94343013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Cryistic Posted March 4, 2015 Founding Member Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Just noticed a few genuine PCV's up for grabs cheap normally £50 ish each, recomeded replacement is every 30,000 miles be quick folks http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141562519451?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): 12204100020, 1220410020, 1220411040, 1220411050, 1220462010, 17130PK1003, 17130PR4Y01, 17130PR7A01, 17130PY3L01, 5862025810, 8943101190, 8943430131, 94343013 Nice one Stu, just ordered one. Be prepared for the confused sounding phone call over the weekend when I get round to fitting it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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