I've been wanting to have my PCV valve replaced in the Accord for a while now. I was planning on having it done at the dealer when it hit 130K miles and have some other P/M services performed as well. After reading up on it, and watching some videos on you tube I decided I would do it myself. I had planned on getting an OEM valve from the dealer but I called ahead (thankfully) and they didnt stock it, neither did the next closest dealer (in another state, over an hour away). So I decided to wait, long story short I did some more reading up and decided to just go with the Napa PCV valve for my Accord. Bought the necessary tools for the job at AAP. Removed the old PCV valve before buying the new one to see if it was even that bad, the ball inside did not move around freely, it sounded as if it was a little sludgy in there, the spring also looked catywompus. So down to Napa I went, retail price was around $22 for a new PCV valve, but the guy said that was a little steep so he knocked a couple bucks off making it around $17. Got home, started to remove the old valve and it slipped and fell down into the engine bay!! I still haven't found it, could this cause any damage? The washer is down in the engine bay as well. After that fiasco I installed the new PCV valve and new crush washer and started it up and took a little drive, its driving fine, engine feels smooth as always, maybe even a little more smooth. But now there is a little buzzing sound that I have never heard before, its coming from around where the accesories are (PS pump, alternator etc, but the PCV valve is in that area as well) Is it normal for the aftermarket valves to have a buzzing sound? Anyone experience this? After that was all said and done, I vacuumed out the car on the way home, then proceeded to wash / spray wax / detail interior. Here are all the pics...
Old PCV valve, assuming its the factory valve
New PCV valve, Napa Echlin brand. The ball in the new valve was nice and rattly. I read this is the way they are supposed to be, every thing seemed to be loose inside however, not sure if thats normal
New PCV valve installed
The PCV valve is located above the alternator to the right, the old valve fell behind the alternator, any chance of damaging something?
Cleaned the engine bay after the PCV valve replacement, main reason was because I opened the oil cap to feel if there was any blow by and it splattered drops of oil over the engine cover.
Washed as usual with meguiars ultimate wash/wax, then sprayed with meguiars ultimate spray wax. Waxed the headlights with Meguiars gold class paste wax.
Decided to forgo the usual tire dressing, and I actually kind of like the cleaner look. Main reason I didnt treat the tires was because its going to be raining for the next few days, which would wash off the dressing and give the tires a white tint.
Then detailed the interior with Meguiars Natural Shine
Old PCV valve, assuming its the factory valve
New PCV valve, Napa Echlin brand. The ball in the new valve was nice and rattly. I read this is the way they are supposed to be, every thing seemed to be loose inside however, not sure if thats normal
New PCV valve installed
The PCV valve is located above the alternator to the right, the old valve fell behind the alternator, any chance of damaging something?
Cleaned the engine bay after the PCV valve replacement, main reason was because I opened the oil cap to feel if there was any blow by and it splattered drops of oil over the engine cover.
Washed as usual with meguiars ultimate wash/wax, then sprayed with meguiars ultimate spray wax. Waxed the headlights with Meguiars gold class paste wax.
Decided to forgo the usual tire dressing, and I actually kind of like the cleaner look. Main reason I didnt treat the tires was because its going to be raining for the next few days, which would wash off the dressing and give the tires a white tint.
Then detailed the interior with Meguiars Natural Shine
