Originally Posted By: otis24
I tried removing my PCV valve about a year ago. Chewed off the stem. Darn valve wouldn't come out. I was content to get the hose back over the valve and it worked fine. If it were easy to get to (it's not), I would remove the valve cover and push it out from the back side. At this point, I am content to leave well enough alone!
Was the engine cold? I've had better results pulling the valve from warm (not hot) engines.
I tried removing my PCV valve about a year ago. Chewed off the stem. Darn valve wouldn't come out. I was content to get the hose back over the valve and it worked fine. If it were easy to get to (it's not), I would remove the valve cover and push it out from the back side. At this point, I am content to leave well enough alone!
Was the engine cold? I've had better results pulling the valve from warm (not hot) engines.