wrxpppscooby

Ok now I have the correct part finally

how do I get the bloody thing off

the us version is different

I don’t think how you’d get a deep socket on it
the turbo inlet is in the way!!

Russell38

Is it not on the back on the inlet manifold

Don Clark

So what is the correct part you finally have??



Follow the hose marked in red to where it attaches to the inlet manifold, you will find the PCV valve screwed into the manifold attached to this pipe.




The plastic Y connector is attached to the Block with a short stubpipe, hose and clip



so no socket or spanner required at that end

wrxpppscooby

This is the new part I got

Don Clark

follow the pipe and it will be there screwed into the manifold.

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Always where when I looked

Russell38

take Intercooler of look at the back of the inlet manifold basically in the middle of it you will see it screwed in with a hose coming of it take hose of unscrew pcv with deed socket

LeonWRXL

You can see the part in this picture

wrxpppscooby

It won’t budge

LeonWRXL

Spray some spray on it

then I used a long socket and breaker bar

took some force but once it’s moved a little it came out no issues

wrxpppscooby

I got the little *%^## off!

quick question

I noticed the thread wasn’t on all the way

put the new one one was the same

btw the old one was gone

LeonWRXL

Mine doesn’t thread all way in either, just nip it up regardless of how much tread is showing

wrxpppscooby

Ok done guys thanks

new valve fitted

stockcar

they are a tapered NPT thread so its not designed to run fully home........

Simon STi

iTrader: (4)

hi
how do you know when you need to change it?

thanks

LeonWRXL

don’t think there’s a service interval for it? Mine had done 135k miles when I changed it, and still seemed fine. I’d estimate every 50-60k maybe?

wrxpppscooby

I have read on some forum that it should be changed every 30k

Don Clark

Depends how bad your engine has blow-by.
If it's gummed up and you can't feel the valve moving against the very light spring.

You can soak in parafin/petrol to clean it out, but for the price, simpler to change.