Stuck PCV Valve and Grommet

[jhstatts]

Stuck PCV Valve... any suggestions on getting this puppy out? I don't think this one has been changed in a while... the PO must not have done it. The grommet feels extremely dry. I have pulled and pulled.

Thanks.

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Sledge hammer, sledge hammer!




TB

 

[jhstatts]

Heh. Thanks, HZJ60_Guy.

 

[lowtideride]

yeah ditto that...PB blaster...huge arms...and some bleeding knuckles..

 

[jhstatts]

Well, I have the bleeding knuckles covered.

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Sorry, I dont have a PCV valve. Just being a jack ass. My appologies.




TB

 

[jhstatts]

No need to apologize. I'd like to get 25 (or more) MPG, too.

 

[lowtideride]

i cant rem. how many times ive posted up trying to get stuck parts off..ya just got to keep at it and go thru cans of pb blaster like its going out of style and youll get it...

 

[jhstatts]

Thanks, all! I will keep at it.

 

[sand rider]

Run some SEAFOAM, give it a try after you run some threw your engine, it might help

Jonathan/SandRider

 

[Landpimp]

before ya yank on it, get a new gromet and PVC.......then yank that stuburn SOB out, you can't hurt anything.......as long as you have the new gromet(which you can get at Toyota)

 

[jhstatts]

Pimp... I have the new PCV Valve and Grommet... just need the old one outta there. Thanks.

 

[Landpimp]

well then get to it

[quote author=Statts link=board=29;threadid=17751;start=msg171949#msg171949 date=1086804993]
Pimp... I have the new PCV Valve and Grommet... just need the old one outta there. Thanks.
[/quote]

 

[Jman]

Some sort of penetrant/lubricant. Spray, spray, spray! Soak, soak, soak! BFH. Hit, hit hit! Vise grips. Yank, turn, yank!

Repeat as often as necessary.

A little vaseline on the new one will make it go in easier.

 

[jhstatts]

I am at work now, but i will attack the thing in its sleep as soon as I get home.

 

[swank60]

Good thing you got the gromet...

I used a pair of channel locks and started twisting on it. The gromet finally broke and it all came loose. Don't be afraid to really get on it. Just don't let the gromet fall down into the pipe...

 

[jhstatts]

[quote author=swank60 link=board=29;threadid=17751;start=msg172004#msg172004 date=1086809497]
Good thing you got the gromet...

I used a pair of channel locks and started twisting on it. The gromet finally broke and it all came loose. Don't be afraid to really get on it. Just don't let the gromet fall down into the pipe...
[/quote]

Using channel locks was exactly my next move, Swank60.

 

[Benji]

Run the engine, get it hot, spray some sea foam on it, and pull. Aint a biggie.