Wrangler JK PCV Valve Replacement

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The PCV Valve is one of those engine wear items that will need to be swapped out for a new one. It's only held in by a couple of screws, but it's in a tricky spot - behind the engine! In this video, we go over the tricks and struggle of how to get this maintenance done. This will apply to any Pentastar 3.6 engine, commonly found in Chrysler vehicles.
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0:00 Intro
1:53 Parts & Tools
2:30 Tire and Inner Fender Removal
3:00 Where to find the PCV Valve
3:30 Hose Removal
6:30 Upper Screw Removal
8:03 Bottom Screw Removal
8:57 PCV Valve Removal
9:19 New vs Old PCV Valve
10:30 PCV Valve Install
11:44 Thanks & Wrap-Up

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@void6714 5 ай бұрын

i'm really digging the Bob Ross demeanor. no loud home depot music playing over super fast camera shots. I'll be coming back to this to change out my 2014's pcv

@RubiconUnlimited 5 ай бұрын

Hahahah love it, and happy you dig it! Thanks for watching

@void6714 3 ай бұрын

@@RubiconUnlimitedupdate: PCV vavle changed successfully. that little ratchet wrench saved the day. Thanks man!

@RubiconUnlimited 3 ай бұрын

@@void6714 you got it! Nice work!

@kraftp Жыл бұрын

The production and step by step guide is insane, thank you for putting in that effort. It helps us a lot.

@RubiconUnlimited Жыл бұрын

I have fun doing it for you! Happy to hear it helped and you enjoyed it

@hucklebuck7two 2 ай бұрын

next on my list to try and clear a P0507 code I cannot nail down...great vid..

@ryan.crosby 8 ай бұрын

Pro tip: The lower bolt of the PCV valve is easy to access... from underneath the vehicle with the gearbox removed! If you're doing a throwout bearing/clutch job, do the PCV valve at the same time. It's the only time it will ever be "easy".

@RubiconUnlimited 8 ай бұрын

Great tip for anyone in that situation

@ClintWasendorf Ай бұрын

Great job with the explanation and tool identification!!!

@robl6044 Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re back 😮

@RubiconUnlimited Жыл бұрын

Glad to be back!

@The444Life Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tool recommendation. That little guy did the trick.

@RubiconUnlimited Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! I couldn't do it without

@queensapphire7717 8 ай бұрын

Like changing the EGR valve on the 3.8

@InexplicableBill 4 ай бұрын

Great video man. Need to do this on my son's 2018 JLR with 69K miles (111,000 kms) on it... not looking forward to it. Probably do it the same time I swap out his dead shocks. Shame on Chrysler for this ridiculous location for such an important part, though I'm glad they redesigned the part to be twist on with no fasteners.

@RubiconUnlimited 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it's been updated! You'll be able to handle this fix, hope my video helps

@omardecena7165 11 ай бұрын

wow buddy, finally a real video showing all the complications of the process. Thanks a lot for great video and high quality on it. probably a flexible drill bit extension can helps to remove screws.

@RubiconUnlimited 11 ай бұрын

I wanted something clear and concise that would also depict the kind of struggle you might experience. A flexible drill bit might work if you find the right angle, but it's tight! The mini wrench works great

@Jake-pq3iz 3 ай бұрын

I installed rock lights in my engine bay. I am hoping that helps me change it out.

@halredlus4614 Ай бұрын

2017 wrangler with 110k miles. I’m sure never changed. I have rough idle and air mixture on bank 1. Changed coil and plug for cylinder 1 as I also had that code. No vacuum leaks I can find, likely this my culprit??

@90210sky 10 ай бұрын

Never mind, I cut a 1.5¨ hole in the firewall

@tdz69 4 ай бұрын

Tackling this today. Should have done it when I did my tuneup last week but the PCV valve didn’t come in time and I didn’t want to wait to do the plugs. Going to follow your method and hope it goes smooth. I picked up a small thumb socket drive and think she will do the trick in the tight space for the bottom screw.

@RubiconUnlimited 4 ай бұрын

You got this!💪

@tdz69 4 ай бұрын

Finished. Went a different route. I took out the battery tray which left me enough room to access top and bottom screws from the top of the engine. Getting the hose off took the most time. Even using piks. Just took pressure and time, as they say in Shawshank. One thing I realized was that the little circular palm socket I got was not gonna work. Not enough leverage to crack the screw. I had bought a small ratchet but the damn holes were square. The torx bit wouldn’t fit. Ran over to harbor freight and got a pack of stubby ratchets. Those barely worked but did the job. If you’re going to do this swap, get one of the small ratchets like in this video. What a pain in the ass repair. Jeep can kiss my entire ass for this design.

@RubiconUnlimited 4 ай бұрын

You should have listened to me about the ratchet to begin with, glad you finally got it done!

@tdz69 4 ай бұрын

@@RubiconUnlimitedI ordered one. It had a square opening and the torx bit would not go in. Harbor freight didn’t have any. Made do with a stubby. She’s done and I think I’d throw the jeep out it if ever needed another PCV valve. lol.

@gsdls Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. I’m about to do this. Any update or noticeable improvement?

@RubiconUnlimited Жыл бұрын

Definitely little to no oil in the tube going to the airbox. The drive feels smoother, hoping that isn't just a placebo effect! Haha

@NycForgiato 24 күн бұрын

could you tell me what this simple piece of plastic does? I mean I know it has to do with the oil but it's just a tube with rubber that mopar justifies selling for $100+ while an aftermarket dorman is about $25

@jonathanpurifoy4770 11 ай бұрын

Like the video a lot. Very well thought out. Am I crazy or about 6:31 into the video did you hit your head on the hood just before you stepped out of frame?

@RubiconUnlimited 11 ай бұрын

Haha good eye, it's very likely! Constantly bonking my head

@Roclemente1 9 ай бұрын

When you plug in the new Pcv with the smaller hole (compared to the wide hole on the old on) will it just slide on easy or do you have to put force in it when pushing it on? I heard someone say they had to put some force on it to go through that smaller hole on the Pcv

@RubiconUnlimited 9 ай бұрын

It's tighter but didn't take much force. Pretty much works itself out when you bolt it on

@christopher273 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video. Having watched it, I think I can do this myself. Will you be tackling the EGR replacement in the future? Cheers!

@RubiconUnlimited 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy to hear you feel encouraged to tackle this one, it's totally doable. No plans on the EGR, not even quite sure what that is

@christopher273 3 ай бұрын

@@RubiconUnlimited The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is another emissions-control device. On the 3.8 litre V6 in the older JKs, it is on the back of the engine. There are plenty of videos showing how to replace the EGR on those engines. But so far, I haven’t been able to find any information on how it’s done on the 3.6 litre V6 engines. (Except for some wag who opined that the best way to deal with a faulty EGR valve was to do a Hemi or LS swap.😂)

@RubiconUnlimited 3 ай бұрын

Haha a Hemi swap sounds like fun 🤠 I'll consider the ERG video if it ever comes time to swap it out. Thanks

@mkp1214 8 ай бұрын

My Jeep doesn’t leak or eat any oil between oil changes, but I have noticed oil on my air filter (it’s a white filter so it’s very easily noticeable), should I be doing my pcv?

@atomiclife9900 5 ай бұрын

yes asap , before it gets into the intake and throttle

@chuckisbusy Жыл бұрын

Did you do a tune up? Spark plugs, coils… that would have been the best time to replace the pcv valve with the whole intake off..

@RubiconUnlimited Жыл бұрын

Yes i did that in the past but didn't think of it. Luckily it's not a horrible job going through the wheel well.

@tdz69 10 ай бұрын

Great point!! I’m planning on a plug job and also an oil cooler housing swap. I’ll do the PCV then.

@JSyntax Жыл бұрын

dat broll 🎉

@RubiconUnlimited Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Knew you'd appreciate it!

@tensixtythreecomics 10 ай бұрын

Think this might be the issue with my 2012 wrangler unlimited. Was told might need an engine rebuild. Did this fix your leak?

@RubiconUnlimited 10 ай бұрын

Yup!

@jeepinintexas6215 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2012 Wrangler too. What was going on with yours that you were told it needed to be rebuilt?

@tensixtythreecomics 2 ай бұрын

@@jeepinintexas6215on start up there would be a plume of smoke that was constant. It did not happen all the time. The pvc was replaced shortly after we noticed. Has not happened since!

@jeepinintexas6215 2 ай бұрын

@@tensixtythreecomics so it seems your valve was stuck open then? I suspect mine is stuck closed as I have some oil leaks that have appeared from nowhere it seems. I replaced my driver's side valve cover because the spark plug seals were leaking and it was fine for months. Now they are leaking again and I suspect my rear main seal is also leaking.

@CaughtMedia Жыл бұрын

What codes popped up for you to find out it was the PCV ?

@RubiconUnlimited Жыл бұрын

No codes here, just a visible oil leak

@pnwoverland3126 11 ай бұрын

Or you can have your local dealer do it for $207. That’s just labor alone. For a PCV valve 🙄

@Clitcommander6969 5 ай бұрын

Your oil cooler is leaking

@RubiconUnlimited 5 ай бұрын

What makes you say that? Already swapped out the housing and did the seals

@Clitcommander6969 5 ай бұрын

@@RubiconUnlimited when you are showing the pcv valve where it’s located at 3:20. See all the oil run off on the back of the cover. Your oil cooler leaks into the valley and then streams down the back of your engine making it look like a cover leak. Check your valley with a flashlight. I’d bet there’s some oil in there

@RubiconUnlimited 5 ай бұрын

I'll double check, but last time I looked it was fine. I had a really bad leak (repair video is in my channel), this is likely residue from that previous issue.

@Clitcommander6969 5 ай бұрын

@@RubiconUnlimited it could certainly be oil that wasn’t cleaned when you replaced the cooler. I’d check in the valley. If you don’t see any oil then you’re fine. If there is however. Time for another tear down and cooler job

@RubiconUnlimited 5 ай бұрын

Yup! Fingers crossed, but things have been looking good since the repair, oil level has been stable

@Jake-pq3iz 3 ай бұрын

Take your watch off.

@RubiconUnlimited 3 ай бұрын

Haha yeah great tip, for safety sake and for preventing your watch from getting ruined... Also fitting into tight spaces.