Refreshingly professional video. Clear camera work. No screaming kids, barking dogs, 100 mph wind noise, blaring radio or nagging wife in the background. Thanks!
I'd just like to reiterate what everyone else has said over the years since you published this... I've watched several of these on UA-cam and your video is the best one for this repair. Thanks for including the diagram with the order to torque the bolts.
Had a P0106 code and check engine light caused by a vacuum leak from the integrated PCV valve. I followed your procedure, no problems but I had to use some nylon pry tools to break the seal loose to get the old valve cover over off. I disconnected the negative terminal of the battery for about 15 minutes to clear the check engine light, started it up and it idled smooth again and no more vacuum leak. Check engine light remained off. Thanks for the easy to follow video.
You should read this, most likely you will have to replace your valve cover again. Good luck brother! www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-gen1-1-4l-turbo/192442-2011-2016-cruze-1-4-pcv-valve-cover-intake-manifold-issues.html
Nice video. The illustrations are good with no distractions. I will be performing this on a 2011 Cruze. I was told by the dealer that normally the intake manifold and crank case seals can be a part of the poorly designed systems in these cars and should be replaced the same time to assure a complete job. I am hoping for just the valve cover with its flawed pvc valve.
you should read this, will really help you www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-gen1-1-4l-turbo/192442-2011-2016-cruze-1-4-pcv-valve-cover-intake-manifold-issues.html im about to replace the valve cover and intake manifold tomorrow after work. wish me luck
Had to do this on my 2011 chevy cruze 90k miles. Beware you might need a new coil pack as well. One of my coils was cracked. $200ish for the coil pack. Great video.
i just did this repair and it cost me 130 dollars. Tools: 70$ valve cover for 1.4L cruze on Ebay. 12$ Cheap chinese double coated chrome socket wrench and sockets 30$ A Husky 3/8 inch 15 inch ratchet from Home Depot ( when the chinese socket strips after 3 bolts) 2$ T30 3/8 inch socket Husky from Home Depot 2$ 8mm 3/8 inch socket from Home Depot 2$ 8mm crescent and circle wrench from Home Depot just incase everything fails. *make sure to have a bicycle ready to transport you to Home Depot!
Excellent tutorial! I've done the procedure but mine is super stuck, almost if it is glued to the top of the crankcase. How can i remove it? I've tried with a screwdriver but didn't work. Thank you so much! And how about the grey glue that you put? What is that?
Thank you for posting this, I am about to perform this on a 13 Volt. Your video is the first one I've found to mention the Volt for this repair. It has the same exact problematic valve cover, but I'm thinking since the engine is not always used in the Volt this is a much less common failure. The car I have in particular has 128k on it and by the lifetime mpg number, 35mpg, the engine has been used quite a lot more than the average Volt. On my car it won't set ready for O2 or catylst so it isn't passing emissions, nor is it setting a check engine light. I'm hoping this is the fix. Your explanation of the use of RTV was the last little unknown piece to me so now I have full confidence to do this job.
@@MrSubaru1387 , it went in without much of a hitch. The wire harness is a little more extensive on the Volt (shocker), but it went right in. The engine is noticeably quieter now. Before my delta between short term and long term fuel trim was as high as 10 and now it's no more than 4 so this is definitely a positive improvement. The engine definitely did a quick and rather audible re-learn of itself there first time it was fired up with the new valve cover. Now to see if it sets ready so I can get this thing registered.
I went for and a 30 mile drive last night and now it set catalyst ready. Now I'm down to just O2 sensors not being ready which means it will pass emissions in AZ as you are allowed one to not be ready. I'm taking her in tomorrow!
I noticed there is silicone at the you have to scrape off when you remove the valve cover. Did you have to reapply silicone at those spots, when you reapplied the valve cover gasket?
I replaced the entire cover and gasket as an assembly on a 2014 Cruze (GM Factory parts) and I got literally a spray of oil at the left front corner just in front of the arch on top of the engine passenger side. I removed and double checked that the gasket was properly in place. Torqued as in your video etc. Placed a GoPro and light under the hood and when accelerating oil is squirting all the way to the passengers side fender well. Should there be really high pressure inside the valve cover? The part number supplied by the Buick dealer was 2519-8877 and they said it was the same for the Cruze. Is it possible that there is a slight fit difference?
Installed the same valve cover with gasket and had no issues initially. I had 3 fasteners on the new valve cover that were pretty loose and started to leak oil. I cleaned up the oil and retightened the fasteners that were loose. I was wondering if I will need to take off the new valve cover and new gasket and clean up oil that might have spilled inside under the valve. I just cleaned the outsides where I saw oil leaking, as well as removing the foil coils and cleaning up around those as well.
I hope you read this and respond please! My 15 encore had the new valve cover replaced earlier this year by the dealer. The gasket is leaking on the outside for sure. Now there is oil all over the spark plug boots and tubes filled! I’m assuming it’s leaking on that inner portion of the gasket (the part that goes around coil pack). Since there are no plug tube seals do you think that’s how the oil is getting down into the tube wells? Thanks.
Please someone reply. Question if I change the valve cover and I don't change the intake manifold 4 day later after driving, would that ruin the valve cover? In such a short period of time?
Thank you very much yours is the beat video because you showed every detail and especially putting up the blue print of witch bolts you go by tighing. Keep up the good job and videos
is it really a small amount of rtv in those two corners? I feel like the front side of the valve cover has such a weird spot unless you put in a decent amount it ends up creating a gap where seal won't meet properly.
The gasket comes with a set of 15 o-rings, do somebody knows where they go? I haven't seen in any video that they use them, so why they come with the gasket?
Hola compañero Enhorabuena por el vídeo Pronto tendré que hacer este trabajo en mi coche. ¿El mínimo de par que da tu dinamométrica cuanto es? Gracias un saludo
Great video! Did my sons last weekend... Can't believe they didn't make the valve separate from the valve cover. I did find many sites on line selling just the cap and valve but no instructions. Appears to be welded/glued on?
There is one PCV valve that is part of the valve cover and another on the other side of the engine. I have seen a video of drilling out the one on the cover and replacing with a more reliable after market one. Drilling and tapping plastic seems difficult.
great video I would like to add if you use a screw driver in the oil fill part to get loose, so you don't mark the head prying it there. Also use Q-tips to clean bolt holes. THIS IS KEY as the bolts use very little TQ. I find Q-tips clean a lot of my engine holes before I reinsert bolts
Hey man... My car was fuming a lot of smoke..n it was leaking lil bit as well so.. i was tighting a screw.. n slipped it...how dobu think is better to repair
Has there been any fixes for the janky pcv system? I need to replace the check valve in the intake manifold and the pressure regulator in the valve cover as I'm typing this
Yes this guy has a fix he talks about it at the end of his video. 2011-2016 Cruze 1.4 PCV Valve Cover/Intake Manifold Issues www.cruzetalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=192442
MrSubaru1387 One question do i add Blue RTV silicone on cover and them put the gasket or just put the gasket with no RTV silicone just those two area shown?
@@MrSubaru1387 one more question i when to get the grey RTV and the ppl from autozone told me for this type of things of gasket is better to use red rtv is that ok or just get the grey rtv
Trying to do the same on my 2013 Cruze but valve cover won’t come off, watch other vídeos advising to tap it with a rubber mallet to loosen it up but no success, any tips on how to break the seal? I thought about prying it with a flat head screwdriver but I don’t know if it is a good idea.
I'm waiting for the weekend, also I decided to change the whole cover instead of just the gasket it wasn't that much more money to get the whole thing. Before I get the whole new cover I will try removing it when the engine is still warm it seems in my head that it would make a difference but I don't know, I'll keep you posted.
MrSubaru1387 Hi I did get it off no problem, I saw other videos that recommend lubricating the gasket before reinstallation, I didn’t see you lubricating yours, is this you should do or not? Thank you in advance.
What about the valve cover on the 1.8 liter chevy sonic? My sonic has 130k miles and I just noticed it was starting to leak around the front edge of the valve cover and around spark plug number 3. I replaced just the gasket which cost me $45 from autozone. Thank you for your helpfulll video!
MrSubaru1387 i think it does have an integrated pcv valve because when I looked inside the valve cover there was this long rectangular box that oil started coming out of it when I turned it over. Also the pcv tube connects directly to it. What is the issue with this design? I didn't have any check engine codes either.
On the 1.4 the PCV diaphragm tears and causes an intake leak. Outside unmetered air inters the intake through the valve cover. The PCV isn't serviceable alone, so the valve cover is replaced as an assembly.
The video was amazing! Really great work! My only concern is that i dont own a torque wrench, does it actually matter that i tighten them exactly to the measurement he describes in the video or not? Everyone please help me!!
I've been having this leak issue lately but i wanted to ask, after all the videos I've seen, was it the cover that needed to be replaced or just the seal that lays inside of the cover? I'm planning on doing this project tomorrow.
MrSubaru1387 I am assuming GM has started using the improved valve cover on newly build engines as well. Is there a way I can tell my car already has the improved valve cover or if still have an old one? My car was build spring 2015. Thanks in advance !
While doin this... My valve cover didnt come off... Is there a possibility that the previous owner already fixed it before n used sealent all over the area... Nomatter how much power i use.. it doesnt come off...
MrSubaru1387 I don’t have anything to check for codes but I got it replaced by one of the local shop and it runs good for few days but now again it stalls or engine shuts off randomly while car is at stop. They have checked everything but it is same thing after few days. Engine light is on. Changed the oil cap, gas cap and coil pack but same problem.
Well, first off, stop throwing parts at it. You're wasting time and money. Get the codes pulled for free at an Advance Auto Parts, Auto Zone, etc and report back.
I just replaced the valve cover like last year with a part bought from the chevy dealership and the dealership is saying that is leaking again? I re-torqued the bolts, but still looks like your beginning photo above. where can i get this part for a good price?
PCV is in the intake at middle top hole,,,bad gm design,,,most people think it is on top of cam cover...not a bad job to do yourself,,,just alot of delicate plastic
Check the bolts on your replacement valve cover. If they don't have the rounded tips like the factory one, knock them out and use the factory ones, you will never get the square ended bolts all to line up to the holes. The bolts are in tubes, put RTV under the washer under the bolthead, the orings won't stop all the oil. Don't buy the cheapest valve cover like I did, $43, and maybe it will bolt right up.
well looks like i have to try again seeing how mines still leaking oil with a new valve cover and see where i went wrong damn it so pissed right now you have no idea
Just finished! Seems to be working like it should (no more rough idling), though I think I failed to fully re-seat the ignition coil. Now when I have the key in the ignition and the systems turned on (engine still off) there is a electrical whine coming from beneath the engine cover that I've never heard it do before.
Glad you were able to get it done. Whatever whine you hear isn't the ignition coil. Could be the ABS pump running, electric throttle body, or any other number of electrical components.
great video, pretty easy, just DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN the bolts it is easy to brake them. believe me i know! lol but make sure your car isn't covered by 5year 100k warranty.
There's a ton of these videos for this exact repair. I've watched them all. This is the best one. Well done. That is a KICKASS torque wrench too btw.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🏻
I have a Buick encore 2016 damm thing broke at 50 k ... They charge me 355 $ to fix it... Oh well it's was throwing like 10 codes..
Refreshingly professional video. Clear camera work. No screaming kids, barking dogs, 100 mph wind noise, blaring radio or nagging wife in the background. Thanks!
Joseph Singel glad you enjoyed the video. 👍
hahaha
Nagging wife? Seriously? This wife is working on her car.
Love your video man! No unnecessary talking needed, clean, precise, thoughtful and informative. You even added torque sequence. Nice job!
Will be following this video exactly! I too watched several that didnt thoroughly explain every step or give enough details. Thank you so much!
Nicely done. No running commentary, required tool sizes and torque specs. Excellent vid, thank you.
You're welcome. 👍🏻
I'd just like to reiterate what everyone else has said over the years since you published this... I've watched several of these on UA-cam and your video is the best one for this repair. Thanks for including the diagram with the order to torque the bolts.
Follow up… did the job today. Thanks, again!
Had a P0106 code and check engine light caused by a vacuum leak from the integrated PCV valve. I followed your procedure, no problems but I had to use some nylon pry tools to break the seal loose to get the old valve cover over off. I disconnected the negative terminal of the battery for about 15 minutes to clear the check engine light, started it up and it idled smooth again and no more vacuum leak. Check engine light remained off. Thanks for the easy to follow video.
You're welcome. Glad to help. 👍
You should read this, most likely you will have to replace your valve cover again. Good luck brother!
www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-gen1-1-4l-turbo/192442-2011-2016-cruze-1-4-pcv-valve-cover-intake-manifold-issues.html
Great job on the video finally a vid w good camera angles so I can actually see what ur doing!!
Nice video. The illustrations are good with no distractions. I will be performing this on a 2011 Cruze. I was told by the dealer that normally the intake manifold and crank case seals can be a part of the poorly designed systems in these cars and should be replaced the same time to assure a complete job. I am hoping for just the valve cover with its flawed pvc valve.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully you correct your issue.
you should read this, will really help you
www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-gen1-1-4l-turbo/192442-2011-2016-cruze-1-4-pcv-valve-cover-intake-manifold-issues.html
im about to replace the valve cover and intake manifold tomorrow after work. wish me luck
Had to do this on my 2011 chevy cruze 90k miles. Beware you might need a new coil pack as well. One of my coils was cracked. $200ish for the coil pack. Great video.
I'm literally doing this on my 2014 tonight. Not impressed with this car btw, considering trading it in now that the warranty is done.
You should try shopping around for auto parts. $200 for a coilpack WOW. Amazon $50&$60 valve cover with gasket. Nice vid
Rockauto.com in cas e you need to do this again. Better than the random people to purchase from on eBay or Amazon.
i just did this repair and it cost me 130 dollars.
Tools:
70$ valve cover for 1.4L cruze on Ebay.
12$ Cheap chinese double coated chrome socket wrench and sockets
30$ A Husky 3/8 inch 15 inch ratchet from Home Depot ( when the chinese socket strips after 3 bolts)
2$ T30 3/8 inch socket Husky from Home Depot
2$ 8mm 3/8 inch socket from Home Depot
2$ 8mm crescent and circle wrench from Home Depot just incase everything fails.
*make sure to have a bicycle ready to transport you to Home Depot!
I bought the GM valve cover kit that came with everything needed for 80$ CND.
Mr Jimbo 666 hi, where/what website did you purchase the kit that included everything? I’m having trouble finding it.
How do u know if ur at enough torque?
This was absolutely the best video! Was able to follow step by step...you rock!
Excellent tutorial! I've done the procedure but mine is super stuck, almost if it is glued to the top of the crankcase. How can i remove it? I've tried with a screwdriver but didn't work. Thank you so much!
And how about the grey glue that you put? What is that?
This was a very detailed and well put together video. So detailed, made it look very easy to fix. Thank you very much for the video, job well done.
You're welcome!
Nice straight forward video mate cheers. Saved me £200 taking it to the garage.
Thank you for posting this, I am about to perform this on a 13 Volt. Your video is the first one I've found to mention the Volt for this repair. It has the same exact problematic valve cover, but I'm thinking since the engine is not always used in the Volt this is a much less common failure. The car I have in particular has 128k on it and by the lifetime mpg number, 35mpg, the engine has been used quite a lot more than the average Volt.
On my car it won't set ready for O2 or catylst so it isn't passing emissions, nor is it setting a check engine light. I'm hoping this is the fix.
Your explanation of the use of RTV was the last little unknown piece to me so now I have full confidence to do this job.
Also the dealership wanted $500 to perform this exact same job! The part is only about $50!
Glad to help. 👍🏻 Good luck with your repair and emissions testing.
@@MrSubaru1387 , it went in without much of a hitch. The wire harness is a little more extensive on the Volt (shocker), but it went right in. The engine is noticeably quieter now.
Before my delta between short term and long term fuel trim was as high as 10 and now it's no more than 4 so this is definitely a positive improvement. The engine definitely did a quick and rather audible re-learn of itself there first time it was fired up with the new valve cover.
Now to see if it sets ready so I can get this thing registered.
I went for and a 30 mile drive last night and now it set catalyst ready. Now I'm down to just O2 sensors not being ready which means it will pass emissions in AZ as you are allowed one to not be ready.
I'm taking her in tomorrow!
I also have a volt 11 model.
Any tips to the man who fixed his 13
I noticed there is silicone at the you have to scrape off when you remove the valve cover. Did you have to reapply silicone at those spots, when you reapplied the valve cover gasket?
I replaced the entire cover and gasket as an assembly on a 2014 Cruze (GM Factory parts) and I got literally a spray of oil at the left front corner just in front of the arch on top of the engine passenger side. I removed and double checked that the gasket was properly in place. Torqued as in your video etc. Placed a GoPro and light under the hood and when accelerating oil is squirting all the way to the passengers side fender well. Should there be really high pressure inside the valve cover? The part number supplied by the Buick dealer was 2519-8877 and they said it was the same for the Cruze. Is it possible that there is a slight fit difference?
Valve cover bolt stripped? ua-cam.com/video/2Gm2CjoLV4M/v-deo.html
Brilliant video, it showed me where I went wrong, I didn't put sealant on the grooves. DOH!
Installed the same valve cover with gasket and had no issues initially. I had 3 fasteners on the new valve cover that were pretty loose and started to leak oil. I cleaned up the oil and retightened the fasteners that were loose. I was wondering if I will need to take off the new valve cover and new gasket and clean up oil that might have spilled inside under the valve. I just cleaned the outsides where I saw oil leaking, as well as removing the foil coils and cleaning up around those as well.
I replaced my valve cover and gasket but I did not put that silicone at the but I've been driving my car around is that okay to leave it?
Done it... what about if, after the replacement, the car gives me P0171 with mixture too lean? Does it need to be re-set?
Thanks for the great video what is 8nm on inch pounds?
I hope you read this and respond please! My 15 encore had the new valve cover replaced earlier this year by the dealer. The gasket is leaking on the outside for sure. Now there is oil all over the spark plug boots and tubes filled! I’m assuming it’s leaking on that inner portion of the gasket (the part that goes around coil pack). Since there are no plug tube seals do you think that’s how the oil is getting down into the tube wells? Thanks.
My mechanic replaced my gasket cover but its still leaking did he put it wrong or theres more leaks in the cover ?
Please someone reply. Question if I change the valve cover and I don't change the intake manifold 4 day later after driving, would that ruin the valve cover? In such a short period of time?
Thank you very much yours is the beat video because you showed every detail and especially putting up the blue print of witch bolts you go by tighing. Keep up the good job and videos
Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍
is it really a small amount of rtv in those two corners? I feel like the front side of the valve cover has such a weird spot unless you put in a decent amount it ends up creating a gap where seal won't meet properly.
Thanks for the video repaired a Corsa 1.4 in the UK
Nice video great job, best video on it I’ve seen.
Thanks
Snap-on Techangle.
The gasket comes with a set of 15 o-rings, do somebody knows where they go?
I haven't seen in any video that they use them, so why they come with the gasket?
what kind of silicon gasket maker did you use ?
Valve cover was replaced on 1.4 LT engine and after oil is leaking from the throttle body . What is the cause?
You look like a automobile surgeon man👍👍👍✌
What brand torque wrench is that ? I need a good one .
What are the 14 prongs for
Atleast no noise but better understanding unlike the others. Thanks
Best quality installation video out there.
Hola compañero
Enhorabuena por el vídeo
Pronto tendré que hacer este trabajo en mi coche.
¿El mínimo de par que da tu dinamométrica cuanto es?
Gracias un saludo
The BEST tutorial on this!
Thank you. 👍🏻
So three of my four rubber plugs for the coil pack stayed in the slots,is that a problem?
No
Just them two spots for the sealant? I'm gonna have a whole lot left over. :-)
Great video! Did my sons last weekend... Can't believe they didn't make the valve separate from the valve cover. I did find many sites on line selling just the cap and valve but no instructions. Appears to be welded/glued on?
There is one PCV valve that is part of the valve cover and another on the other side of the engine. I have seen a video of drilling out the one on the cover and replacing with a more reliable after market one. Drilling and tapping plastic seems difficult.
What tools should I get for this?
great video I would like to add if you use a screw driver in the oil fill part to get loose, so you don't mark the head prying it there. Also use Q-tips to clean bolt holes. THIS IS KEY as the bolts use very little TQ. I find Q-tips clean a lot of my engine holes before I reinsert bolts
Hey man... My car was fuming a lot of smoke..n it was leaking lil bit as well so.. i was tighting a screw.. n slipped it...how dobu think is better to repair
After the repair it was leaking/smoking. You stripped a bolt?
MrSubaru1387 yeah.. n i wasn't using torque wrench.. so thought it might not be tight enough.. som. Just snapped
Do u know which n where i can buy the screw..
Most likely from the GM dealership.
I've got a valve cover stripped bolts kit 20 bucks ua-cam.com/video/2Gm2CjoLV4M/v-deo.html
I over torqued and snapped one of the center bolts, will this be an issue? Any way to fix it
May not seal up. Yes, you'll have to drill and extract the broken bolt and replace it.
If theres a bubble or pinch on the side will it eventually leak
Yes
How many inch pounds on that torque?
Will a regular 3/8 socket torque wrench would do or bo I have to buy a special one to get the proper torque settings?
Usually the flip side of pound feet has NM on it BUT a 1/4 drive might be better for such a low value.
Has there been any fixes for the janky pcv system? I need to replace the check valve in the intake manifold and the pressure regulator in the valve cover as I'm typing this
Yes this guy has a fix he talks about it at the end of his video. 2011-2016 Cruze 1.4 PCV Valve Cover/Intake Manifold Issues www.cruzetalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=192442
can i change only the gasket not the entire rocker cover?
The PCV is made into the cover. That's the point of replacing it.
As many other people have said, thank you!
You're welcome. 👍🏻
How much was that torque wrench I want to purchase one , it makes the job a hell of a lot easier .
Around $600.
How long did u let the gasket maker dry for before u started the car
24hrs is standard cure time for Permatex ultra grey.
2 years
Why does oil gather up and burn up ?
Looks like i over tightened the bolt n now its loose..did i just broke the bolt or maybe the cover is crack??not sure..
I can't say. Either you stripped the bolt, the head, or broke the bolt.
@@MrSubaru1387 the head is fine..hmmp
ua-cam.com/video/2Gm2CjoLV4M/v-deo.html stripped valve cover bolts?
MrSubaru1387 One question do i add Blue RTV silicone on cover and them put the gasket or just put the gasket with no RTV silicone just those two area shown?
RTV only in the places shown. The gasket goes on dry otherwise.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks man. wish me luck🧣🙏🤞
@@MrSubaru1387 one more question i when to get the grey RTV and the ppl from autozone told me for this type of things of gasket is better to use red rtv is that ok or just get the grey rtv
Thank you! These videos are super helpful
Glad you like them!
I noticed you worked on a 2011 Cruze, I have a 2015 with 33k miles, did GM fix this issue on newer models or will I have this issues with my Cruze?
You’ll have the same issue, my 2015 Cruze just did this at 77k miles. It’s a design flaw in the valve.
when you apply the rtv sealant do you have to wait 24 hours before you can drive your car again?
24hrs is the full cure time. Go by the directions on your particular RTV sealant.
@@MrSubaru1387 so if I drive my car prior to the 24 hours, I'll undo all the work just done?
I purchased the gasket but should I buy a new cover also?
The PCV is built into the cam cover.
@@MrSubaru1387 I purchased the gasket separately already, but should I also purchase a new cover??
If you have a PCV issue, replacing the gasket isn't going to do anything for you.
@@MrSubaru1387 ok thank you 👍🏼
Trying to do the same on my 2013 Cruze but valve cover won’t come off, watch other vídeos advising to tap it with a rubber mallet to loosen it up but no success, any tips on how to break the seal? I thought about prying it with a flat head screwdriver but I don’t know if it is a good idea.
+Javier Ramos you can pry it, but be careful not to scratch, gouge, or scar the sealing surface of the cylinder head.
Thanks.
+Javier Ramos did you get it?
I'm waiting for the weekend, also I decided to change the whole cover instead of just the gasket it wasn't that much more money to get the whole thing. Before I get the whole new cover I will try removing it when the engine is still warm it seems in my head that it would make a difference but I don't know, I'll keep you posted.
MrSubaru1387 Hi I did get it off no problem, I saw other videos that recommend lubricating the gasket before reinstallation, I didn’t see you lubricating yours, is this you should do or not? Thank you in advance.
hello good video, do you have a link for the torque tool?
What about the valve cover on the 1.8 liter chevy sonic? My sonic has 130k miles and I just noticed it was starting to leak around the front edge of the valve cover and around spark plug number 3. I replaced just the gasket which cost me $45 from autozone. Thank you for your helpfulll video!
Haven't worked on a newer 1.8 Ecotec. Not sure if they have an integrated pcv or not. I'd assume they do as well though.
MrSubaru1387 i think it does have an integrated pcv valve because when I looked inside the valve cover there was this long rectangular box that oil started coming out of it when I turned it over. Also the pcv tube connects directly to it. What is the issue with this design? I didn't have any check engine codes either.
On the 1.4 the PCV diaphragm tears and causes an intake leak. Outside unmetered air inters the intake through the valve cover. The PCV isn't serviceable alone, so the valve cover is replaced as an assembly.
MrSubaru1387 1.8 must not have had this issue, a Google search didn't turn up anything but for the cruze 1.4 l it sure did!
posted a question on the discussion... not sure if you get updates there or not.
+graham franks I don't. Sorry. I'll go check.
Yeah give me just a few minutes. You rule by the way man, thanks.
Does all the oil need to be dumped out first ?
No. Didn't remove any.
Thank you sir for the video, this helped a ton.
The video was amazing! Really great work! My only concern is that i dont own a torque wrench, does it actually matter that i tighten them exactly to the measurement he describes in the video or not? Everyone please help me!!
Torque specs are written for a reason. Glad you enjoyed the video.
So what if you don’t use sealant?
You'll have an oil leak.
You wouldn’t know where I could find the two T30 bolts for the ignition coil would you if so thanks.
Broken them?
MrSubaru1387 no more like my dad moved them on me and now I can't find them.
Any metric bolt of the same size and thread should work. If not, GM dealership.
So Fastenal or Home Depot.
MrSubaru1387 okay thanks. Think the GM parts would too
Did u wait for it to seal for 24hrs or did u just turn the car on and looked for any oil leaks ?
Let it sit overnight for the RTV to cure.
I've been having this leak issue lately but i wanted to ask, after all the videos I've seen, was it the cover that needed to be replaced or just the seal that lays inside of the cover? I'm planning on doing this project tomorrow.
The valve cover. The pcv valve fails, it's made into the cover. So, has to all be replaced.
MrSubaru1387
I am assuming GM has started using the improved valve cover on newly build engines as well.
Is there a way I can tell my car already has the improved valve cover or if still have an old one?
My car was build spring 2015.
Thanks in advance !
I don't recall an outward physical difference on them. I did see a 2014 have a failure a few weeks ago.
Not very encouraging, but thanks anyway ! :-)))
While doin this... My valve cover didnt come off... Is there a possibility that the previous owner already fixed it before n used sealent all over the area... Nomatter how much power i use.. it doesnt come off...
Are you sure you loosened all the bolts?
MrSubaru1387 yes please... All 15... I can literally pul up and down all of those screw..
Is is ok to run a blade around??.. jus wondering which side.. top of the gasket or the bottom ..
MrSubaru1387 thanks .. it done.... I really needed to use alot of force...done.. thanks...alot
Is there RTV, silicone, around the edges?
I have changed the pcv valve cover but my car is still stalling randomly. Any suggestions please. It’s original cover from gm. And engine light is on.
What codes are still active?
MrSubaru1387 I don’t have anything to check for codes but I got it replaced by one of the local shop and it runs good for few days but now again it stalls or engine shuts off randomly while car is at stop. They have checked everything but it is same thing after few days. Engine light is on. Changed the oil cap, gas cap and coil pack but same problem.
Well, first off, stop throwing parts at it. You're wasting time and money. Get the codes pulled for free at an Advance Auto Parts, Auto Zone, etc and report back.
MrSubaru1387 I’m not sure if they are in Canada. Or you can suggest some reasonable code reader so that i can check myself.
Oops. Didn't realize that you weren't in the states. Actron makes a decent, cheap, code reader.
is that 8ft pounds?
I changed mine and now there is smoke that is coming from the engine. What could this mean?
you fucked up
What that wrench called???? I need one of those for this and other purposes.
Talking about the torque wrench?
Yes where did you buy it from?
store.snapon.com/TechAngle-174-Models-2-Accuracy-Ratcheting-Flex-Head-3-8-Drive-TechAngle-reg-Flex-Head-Torque-Wrench-5-ndash-100-ft-lb--P759379.aspx
Thanks and thanks for the video I change my valve cover today and did exactly as you did and everything work awesome thanks alot man.
You're welcome 👍
Thank you for sharing such a useful video
i will try :D
Did just buy the Gasket or did you replace the valve cover and gasket?
Comes together.
New valve cover comes with gasket. Have to replace the valve cover when PCV fails. Made together. Good job GM.
I just replaced the valve cover like last year with a part bought from the chevy dealership and the dealership is saying that is leaking again? I re-torqued the bolts, but still looks like your beginning photo above. where can i get this part for a good price?
I bought this one straight from the GM parts counter.
My pcv does not give any reaction i have p0171 please help me
PCV is in the intake at middle top hole,,,bad gm design,,,most people think it is on top of cam cover...not a bad job to do yourself,,,just alot of delicate plastic
Check the bolts on your replacement valve cover. If they don't have the rounded tips like the factory one, knock them out and use the factory ones, you will never get the square ended bolts all to line up to the holes. The bolts are in tubes, put RTV under the washer under the bolthead, the orings won't stop all the oil. Don't buy the cheapest valve cover like I did, $43, and maybe it will bolt right up.
is it ok to use 'the right stuff' ?
Yes.
Whats 8 nm in ft torque wrench?
71 = 8NM
@@Vee_H. no its 5.9 ft lbs, 71 is WAY too much
71 inch lbs.
well looks like i have to try again seeing how mines still leaking oil with a new valve cover and see where i went wrong damn it so pissed right now you have no idea
Check if it coming out the top of the bolt tubes. If so seal them.
What kind of wrench is that if anyone can send me the link of one just like it I would appreciate
Which one? The torque wrench?
@@MrSubaru1387 the one been use at 7:24 of the video
@@pinguins451 shop.snapon.com/product/ATECH2F100RB
Where can I purchase the RTV?
Any auto parts store.
Yuo are number 1 mr subaru.
No gasket sealer on the replacement cover?
No. Just use the silicon gasket. Only dab RTV on the seems between the head and timing cover as shown.
Thanks for the quick reply! About to attempt this...........
You're welcome. 👍
Just finished! Seems to be working like it should (no more rough idling), though I think I failed to fully re-seat the ignition coil. Now when I have the key in the ignition and the systems turned on (engine still off) there is a electrical whine coming from beneath the engine cover that I've never heard it do before.
Glad you were able to get it done. Whatever whine you hear isn't the ignition coil. Could be the ABS pump running, electric throttle body, or any other number of electrical components.
What if oil got into the spark plugs? Do I clean before reinstall?
Usually it isn't enough to worry about.
Thank you for posting this!
You're welcome. 👍🏻
great video, pretty easy, just DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN the bolts it is easy to brake them. believe me i know! lol but make sure your car isn't covered by 5year 100k warranty.
RJ Sossaman is this work covered by the 5 year warranty? I have a 1.8 and it kind of noisy. Thanks
RJ Sossaman i over tighten the screw..... Now m screwed....hiw did u fixed it???
How long do I have to wait since I applied the same amount of black silicone?
Go by the recommendation on the tube of silicone you used.
Ok thanks, great video
I WONDER WHAT CODE IT THROWS WHEN YOU HAVE TO DO THIS AND IF THE UPDATE VALVE COVER COMES WITH GASKET
Why are you yelling? Yes, gasket is included.
@@MrSubaru1387 loL sorry chief no yelling thanks for the update although i have the 1.8 crude but it seems like the same process
very good thank you
You're welcome.
torque wrench envy. it's real.
THANK YOU
You're welcome. 👍🏻
Ok , but how long did you wait on your car after you finish?
Let it set up for 24hrs before driving it. Bit of overkill, but pretty sure that's what Permatex calls for.
@@MrSubaru1387 i have a question your torque wrench is kind a bit expensive..is there any other tool that i can use?
Any torque wrench that can torque to that torque value is fine. I do this for a living, so I've invested more in tools I use day in and day out.
@@chardtkdog8340 You can find an AC Delco digital torque wrench on Amazon for around $100, or approx. 5 times cheaper than used in this video.