Today I put a new PCV valve (part number 68083202AC) in my 2014 Durango with a 3.6L Pentastar. I found a video that Motor City Mechanic did about replacing the valve. His video tells you what you need to know and how best to accomplish the job.
My motivation is twofold. First, the valve is supposed to be replaced at 90k miles and the Durango now has 165k miles. A bit bast due. Second, while watching the MCM video, he mentions that one of the symptoms of a worn out Pentastar PCV is oil consumption. The Durango has consumed about 1/3 quart of oil in the last 25k miles. It didn't consume any in the first run of HPL (26k miles). I don't know that there is causality between the worn out PCV and oil consumption, just a guess.
If you've never changed a Pentastar PCV, you might be in for a real treat. It's on the rear of the passenger side valve cover and it's very tight trying to get the bolts out and back in. The Charger has much more room and it should be much easier to replace. The Durango took about an hour and involved a bit of adult language. It was not easy!
I had to use a couple zip ties to hold the PCV hose and a large wiring harness out of the way, which helped some, but you still have little room for your hands. A close clearance ratchet is an absolute must.
Location with the intake runner installed:
Intake runner removed:
Wiring harness and PCV hose tied up with zip ties:
PCV boot size compared to my close clearance ratchet:
New vs old. The reason they start letting oil past the seal is the soft seal material hardens and stops sealing as well.
Side angle:
The check valve still rattled as it should and was very clean.
New installed:
My motivation is twofold. First, the valve is supposed to be replaced at 90k miles and the Durango now has 165k miles. A bit bast due. Second, while watching the MCM video, he mentions that one of the symptoms of a worn out Pentastar PCV is oil consumption. The Durango has consumed about 1/3 quart of oil in the last 25k miles. It didn't consume any in the first run of HPL (26k miles). I don't know that there is causality between the worn out PCV and oil consumption, just a guess.
If you've never changed a Pentastar PCV, you might be in for a real treat. It's on the rear of the passenger side valve cover and it's very tight trying to get the bolts out and back in. The Charger has much more room and it should be much easier to replace. The Durango took about an hour and involved a bit of adult language. It was not easy!
I had to use a couple zip ties to hold the PCV hose and a large wiring harness out of the way, which helped some, but you still have little room for your hands. A close clearance ratchet is an absolute must.
Location with the intake runner installed:
Intake runner removed:
Wiring harness and PCV hose tied up with zip ties:
PCV boot size compared to my close clearance ratchet:
New vs old. The reason they start letting oil past the seal is the soft seal material hardens and stops sealing as well.
Side angle:
The check valve still rattled as it should and was very clean.
New installed:
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