[gerryyy]

I just did a major service on my 06 ST. I had asked for a new PCV valve and the local shop said it was a major service. They quoted me like $275.00 just for the PCV valve. They said the manifold had to be removed to get at it, it needed an air hose, new gasket, yada, yada, yada. Anyone have any input on this?

 

[whynotthinkwhynot]

It's the truth. The intake manifold does have to be removed to get to the PCV valve easily.

 

[Buickboy]

just removing the manifold took about 1.5hrs on my car when i did it in my driveway, its more of a project than you think

 

[BowerR64]

How many miles are on your 06? what are the symptoms of this valve going bad?

 

[gerryyy]

Nothing wrong really. My ST is coming up on 75K and I thought doing the PCV would keep me ahead of the curve. From what I've gotten here for responses and other input I just might not touch it at this point as the car is running fine.

 

[gonefhsn]

Yes to get at it easily you need to take the intake off, you can do it with a nice long pair of needle nose pliers but it is a PITA.

 

[CJohn364]

Lowe's sells 11" needle nose pliers, straight, 45* and 90* angles, that will reach the PCV and the hose. I bought them for when I try my PCV replacement. I really don't wanna take off the IM.

 

[myfafp3]

I went to ford with my friends 08 for the pcv and they didn't remove the manifold they used pliers with a 90* on it. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes.

 

[gerryyy]

2006 ST PCV Valve Epilogue.

Thanks to all who responded to my request for PCV valve help. I made nice with the local repair station after I found out the PCV valve was indeed hidden from easy replacement. I also found out that my local Lincoln dealer will do the change for $70.00. It's still a wonder to me why Ford would place the PCV valve in such a difficult place to service. Again thanks to all who helped me out with their respo[thumb][thumb]nses.

 

[2012TI]

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
3. Disengage the PCV valve cap from the 2 tabs and remove the PCV valve.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

http://gallery.me.com/trentjwentworth#100236/7-29-2011-2011-07-58-20PM&bgcolor=black

 

[ksaddy]

could u please elaborate on that part about the needle nose. my pcv valve hose is cracked and I dont have the money to take of the manifold by a dealer.

 

[ksaddy]

how do you take off the intake manifold? looks pretty indepth. is it as simple as taking out the bolts?