Just installed this kit! Was very easy to do. My check valve in the manifold was already missing. Now time to wait for the JB weld to cure.. hopefully this will fix some of the issues I was having.. the cam cover had a strong vacuum and the car was running rough at times. I replaced the cam cover and did this kit.. we shall see what happens.. I’m very impressed with this kit and how determined you are to answer everyone’s questions. You don’t get customer service like that these days. Thanks again
Thanks for reporting back! Your car should run much better now after doing both of those, and you should get 2-4mpg back in fuel economy too! I try my best to provide the exceptional customer service. It’s the only way to do business in my mind!
@AndreiDPop just installed the 3rd one today, a few hours ago, lol. In Augusta, Ga, a young lady that you had to send another kit to due to a UPS botched delivery. I told her you would make it right and I appreciate that you did make it right! I am also interested in installing a catch can kit for my cruze, does it help?
I drove my car hard as hell for 189k miles and 120k of those were with my fix kit and I never changed a check valve, car idled smooth the whole time I had it.
Just installed mine yesterday. I highly suggest buying the tool kit. I have 6 different screwdrivers and NONE of them were thin enough in the shaft to fit when the plug was also stuck onto it. I ended up losing my first plug because it sat sideways. I used an angled pick to pull it out but it shot out and I lost it lol Second one I used a thin metal tool I had and thankfully that worked. I’ll fire it up later today at the 24hr mark and see how she runs. Thanks again!
Good resource and prompt chat answers on the CruzeKits website. A+ service. Easy installed this kit onto a new Dorman intake manifold. Because the Dorman is an "improved" design, the diaphragm plug seal process on the PCV port is a bit different because the diaphragm sits at an angle and farther back in the intake housing. Was told to use a #10 sheet metal screw and 7/16 nylon washer. After pushing out the center button on the diaphragm I used the recommended 3/4" #10 self tapping pointed sheet metal screw (actually used a pan head screw which has a wider head that will cover the parameter port holes without a nylon washer as there was not sufficient space to fit a 7/16" nylon washer). I just used extra JB weld on the screw threads, under the pan head and on top of the screw, after insertion, to seal the diaphragm port holes. Worked like a charm. Can't wait to test it out as the old system had obviously failed.
I have 2 questions - Is it ok if when popping out the old check valve, it falls into the engine? or is it necessary to retrieve it? And how will you know when the new external check valve has gone bad? is there a fool-proof way to tell? Thanks!
Thanks for the vid. I recommend removing the intake the manifold, it’s really not much extra work. Much easier to see what you’re doing and you can thoroughly clean the area around the old check valve. Buy the small plastic/nylon type fuel line disconnector tool kit from local parts store and leave the injectors/fuel rails in place to speed things up.
I left the injectors in the rail when I removed the manifold. No messing with fuel that way. It’s still a process and I don’t like being hunched over an engine bay more than I have to. Installing the kit without removing the manifold saves you 60-90 minutes of work, which most people and auto repair shops prefer. It is easier to clean it if you have it out though so I can see that. If you prefer removing it, go for it. Nothing wrong with that, just more work.
Just installed. Can’t wait until tomorrow to see how it does. Fingers crossed I got it done correctly lol. Super simple especially with the notes included and this video. Thanks!
I just bought a 2016 Chevy Sonic for $800 because the lady said the engine was going out, it ran rough and is making a loud clicking. Codes are consistent with the PCV failure and the clicking noise is the Purge valve. Also there is hissing from the valve cover hole. Going to install this kit and a new purge valve. Engine has 202k miles. I think that’s all that’s wrong with it lol, just ordered the kit on your site with the new valve cover as well. Wish me luck 🎉
Installed my kit on my 16 Cruze LTZ at 85k. Boom! No more hesitation on acceleration, more power, and idles smooth as can be! Thanks so much for making this kit! Totally recommended!
i have a 15 at 101k, recently has been having the same two issues that yours was having along with more gas consumption, gonna order this and it hopefully fixes it Update: installed, letting it sit overnight will update tomorrow. the intake was missing the orange thing.
Greetings from Germany!!! Now i know why i've received more clamps that i need! 🤣🤣🤣 I saw now the assembly picture! The kit is running well on my Opel Meriva B(2011) with 1.4L engine and 120hp(A14NEL)! Many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Well made video. I am looking at buying a 2013 Cruze that has the valve cover already removed. After this video, I figure I ought to take a chance and upgrade it all. Again very well made video. Easy to follow along with what you are explaining.
I just installed this kit along a new valve cover and intake. 15 Buick encore runs so much better idle is very smooth. 110k on the dash installation is a breeze thanks to this video
Found my Cruze to be leaking oil from the front of the valve cover right after purchasing it. Engine was running fine and was at 75K, so I decided to purchase a new GM valve cover and do a tune up to it. Replaced valve cover, spark plugs, ignition coil, air filter, changed oil. After starting the car, it was idling very sporadic and stalling at times and threw a couple of codes. I did some research and came across this kit and seemed to be the fix to my issue. Put the kit on, let it dry for a complete day. I started the car - it idled perfectly, drove it around for a little and cleared the codes. It’s been running like it should. Thanks for the informational video and the kit!
I’m happy to see that you’ve been making videos for 10 years. I recently acquired a 2015 Chevy sonic 1.4L turbo and your videos are amazingly informational about the engine. Im familiar with chevy’s v8 platforms but not so much the i4. I have an issue where my car is giving me codes on the dash for multiple random lights, but all the lights are working. The car seems so have lost power, I can hardly get it to 55 and it doesn’t get there in a hurry. I’m currently at o Reilly’s grabbing an obd2 scanner and am going to check the PCV system, coolant system, and then possibly the turbo depending on the codes I get. I’ll comment again and let you know what I find. If you have experienced something similar though I would appreciate your input.
Howdy Dre Dan, I'm from Australia and need to fix my cruze asap! I have a new valve cover... And everything for you're kit but the one thing I'm not 100% is what size the little plastic clip needs to be...... Please help! As I'm on a very tight budget.. Buying and shipping your kit is just to expensive for me right now.. Thank you so much for so a detailed video! Also I'd you're interested in selling these locally in Australia I'd love to help out!!! ❤
Thanks brotha installed this and a new OEM valve cover to fix my Cruze before I get rid of her. I didn’t install the plug in the manifold tho because it was super late and I work far from work. I’m going to install first thing in the morning at work and let it sit 9hrs to cure . Hopefully when I clear the codes it doesn’t come back
Think your V2 kit that went through the brake booster is the best one. Been running on my car for 3 years no problems. Havnt even checked on it since I installed it 🤣.
Should check the T fitting periodically to make sure it’s clean. I’ve had a few people report the T fitting started leaking since the seals on it aren’t all that great, but yeah I haven’t had any issues reported on that one. Just a couple people that needed to clean the valve.
I purchased the v3 kit. I have tried a few times with the screwdriver to install the plug and no luck. I think I will have to take off the manifold and try it that way.
I just finished. It was harder to feel the hole then i thought. I actually wasnt sure if i caught on the hole or not but pushed and it went right in..Looked with a flash light after and i beleive it is in good.
Found this product after having issues with a A14net engine in an Opel. When shutting off the engine I have this sound that I can only describe as a turkey or a chew (bird). With engine running the dip stick shows a hissing vacuum. So I checked the pcv valve on the intake and after cleaning inside with a cotton swap it shows the orange piece. Then I checked the pcv membrane by removing the black plastic cap with breather hole by using a heatgun. The membrane is also intact. I wonder if this kit will solve my issues if those things I checked seem to be in order. Might it be something else?
Congratulations, that's a very informative video. Does the brush after cleaning destroy the valve-mushroom? Does the screw that is placed after close the specific hole?
I can break off the existing valve while its on. The car and clean the passage with the brush tool and drill without worrying about debris getting further into my intake or engine?
Just finished the install, and while I greatly appreciate your UA-cam video detailing installation, I had to refer to several other videos showing installation instructions, hints and tips - to be able to complete the job. My biggest problem was trying to remove the various plugs from their ports - NO videos were detailed enough to do me any good. I ended up just cutting off the hoses at the plugs still installed on their ports, attaching the new hoses and clamps, and had little problem doing it that way. I wish you’d do a new video showing how to install the kit ON the engine, not with the intake removed, and either show how to remove all the plugs in detail, or just do it the way I did it, leaving the plugs in their ports. The one plug I was able to remove was the one attached at the intake manifold check valve port, but I managed to lose the plastic washer in the plug that held the rubber washer in. They both fell out, but i did find the rubber washer. A local Chevy dealer wanted $80 to sell me the whole hose with fittings and washers installed, so that was a no go. I got a copper washer from a NAPA Auto Parts store, but it didn’t fit when I tried it…at which time I did find the plastic washer i had lost and was able to complete the installation. Anyway, GREAT job putting that kit together, and I hope for future buyers, you help them with a better install video. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback Ken. The manifold doesn’t have to be removed for installation; it’s just easier to show all of the individual steps with the manifold on a bench. I’m glad you were able to get it all installed though.
Thanks for mentioning this, gave me the idea to tackle this issue the same way. I really dislike most automotive connections and how they always seem unnecessarily difficult to remove. Hopefully all goes well :)
Thanks for this. Just got done. Used a new vapor valve and pcv hose. That was harder than it looked. Those connections that go into the big hose were really hard to get all the way on. Alot of twisting and pushing. I used wd-40. Maybe silicone works better. You seemed to slide them on pretty easily. Super glad i ordered the install tools. Need that super thin screwdriver and that cleaning brush is key. Mine was filthy. Drilled it a few times, id spray the bristles clean after each time. I might have went a little heavy on the jb weld i could see it dripping down a little when i look in with a flashlight. That shouldnt be a problem right? I wish you would have showed what it should look like on the engine. You never mention what to do with the zip ties or show where they go. Im assuming its to hold the new hoses in place..But i do not know where to attatch. What do i do with all the old hose clamps/clips on the engine? I think i can use one of them with the new set up. But there is 2 other hose clips.
Zip ties are to hold the two large hoses in place. Which old hose clamps or clips are you talking about? I don’t know of any that you would have left over.
@@AndreiDPop There are 3 little clips/clamps that the old pcv hose snapped into. I think I can only use the one on the top left corner of the engine with the kit.
@@AndreiDPop hey is there anyway I can contact you through messages so I can send you some videos to see the problems on my Chevy Cruze 2013 I’ve been trying to fix it for about 2 months already and it doesn’t want to work on me I’m tired of it
I want to know why can the black check valve not simply be glued into the same place as the pink nipple check valve (the one that disappeared). This will eliminate all the pipes and cutting etc?
@@scotnielsen7685 the last person that reported back said they were able to get 82,000 miles on their check valve before it failed. I’d recommend replacing it every 30,000-50,000 miles.
Hi ,buddy great job, i amcurrently having a problem,whereby the intake manifold is drawing oil from the valve cover even after installing a new cover ,though not as bad as before replacing the valve cover, my intake manifold is bad though, the little orange nipple is missing,my question is will this cause oil to get sucked into the manifold and will one of your kits solve my issue...and ifso ,is it possible to purchase one of your pcv delete kits on eBay??,i am from all the way here in Durban South Africa 🇿🇦 thanks
Yes this will cause excess oil to come into the intake manifold. Yes the kit should solve this issue. I don’t offer them on eBay due to very high transaction fees. Are you able to order the kit on the cruzekits.com website? I have shipped to South Africa several times already. I can list it on eBay if you’d like, but it would be at a higher price in order to account for the transaction fees.
Hey Dre Dan, if my orange check valve in still intact (mostly), should I be popping it inwards with the screwdriver before installing the plug? Or will it press in enough to seal?
Awesome kit, Dre! I love my kit, but now I am wanting to run an oil catch can! #neversatisfied. Do you have a video or info on the best way to run it? Many thanks in advance!
I have a different set of hoses and a different T fitting for that. I designed an adaptation to use the SuperCruzes.com catch can kit with the pcv fix kit if you’re interested.
Hey! Thanks for the nice job. Should this be done though, when manifold out, or still mounted on the motor? Second issue is: does it fit A14NET motor? And what is the purpose of the Y fitting? Thanks...
I've got the kit in the way. Unfortunately my valve cover vacuum regulator failed so I have one of those coming too. Why the plug? I know there is a check valve there but the plug doesn't look dig enough to totally block the orifice.
The plug completely covers the center hole and the surrounding hole. Its main purpose is to hold the epoxy in place while it cures. The epoxy then bonds the plug to the manifold and creates a permanent blockage.
Well I got my kit installed and definitely need some lube on the 5/8 hose fittings It may not of fit perfect but it's close enough that it doesn't matter.
I installed a kit with one check valve instead of two 8-10 years back on my wife’s Cruze. Been good since, the check valve was brass instead of plastic. Was that an early kit you made? I can’t remember who I bought it from. Been wondering if I need to service the valve etc. I also used a BNR spacer on that kit. It looks like the V1 kit on the website.
I was wondering if it would be easier to use a split piece of high temp plastic pipe to block the hole in the intake? What else passes through that pipe warm air or boost air? My plug may not have seated. But since it ran ok without the check ball I am staying hopeful.
I just replaced by camshaft cover after the diaphragm was ruptured. Found your video and decided to check the check valve and it is long gone. The area is full of oil and carbon. Will the plug/epoxy stick to all that crud down there?
Great stuff, about to order the kit. But I would like to run a catch can with the system. Where about would be the best place to splice that in? Right before the check valve? Thanks!
Hi dre, my manifold has this little green and black hose on the back left corner where the rubber clamp get screwed into that hole to secure the hose. Is this something new that's unheard of? My manifold was just replaced and I'm not sure if it's after market or not. This hose prevents me from attaching the rubber clamp. Thanks in advance! Super excited to see the improvement!
Hi..why should we break the original oem sealing (orange one inside the manifold)? If all the oem system is still ok, couldnt we just install this kit to prevent future issues keeping the original orange seal and only when that seal breaks we would install the seal pin that comes in the kit...?? Tks
Is it ok to knock the check valve out if the intake is still on the engine? I assume it is since the check valve dissapears into the engine own most of the time anyway. 2:59
With the new check valve how will you know it has failed or is failing? It’s not going to blow the rubber diaphragm in the valve cover before you find out is it?
@@AndreiDPopthanks and sorry I scrolled down and saw the comments asking the same question. I ended up buying the kit I want to drive my Cruze until the wheels fall off
So I guess you'll need to redo the first part again with that EVAP line everytime that goes bad also. Seems like this is way easier with the intake off too
Redoing the first part takes all of 2 minutes if you need a new EVAP line, and it’s much easier to install the plug in the engine bay. It’s simply easier to show it installed with the manifold on a bench. Removing the manifold can be a pain and takes an hour and a half on it’s own (including reinstall). Most people greatly prefer to not have to remove it and are able to install it easily with the manifold in the car.
@@AndreiDPop good to hear. I will finally try this or get help with it. Had fix kit for a while but always saw the nipple. Even after having the valve cover leak bad (without diaphragm whistling) previously and changing the valve cover and coil rack and plugs because they got fouled and car drove badly. Don't understand how it could have happened with the nipple still in the intake. Maybe previous owner only changed the intake but didn't do the rest? Oil was pretty low when I bought it at a used dealer and I was desperate for a car.
Thank you for the video. My question is, two years ago I had the intake replaced under warranty for my 2012 1.4., engine been idling smoothly since then and no problems. But when I look down to see the check valve it seems to be nowhere in sight. So if it's broke off can engine still be running smoothly and idling smoothly? TIA.
Yes it can because there’s no vacuum leak, but boost is still being pushed into the crankcase and causing other problems, like elevated oil consumption, reduced power, and reduced fuel economy.
@@AndreiDPop . Thank you for your reply, but I goofed and said the intake was replaced, it was actually the valve cover. I'll have to look into getting a kit soon. But I'm not seeing any oil consumption or reduction in power or fuel economy.
@@johnbelvin5216 you’ll notice a pretty significant improvement in fuel economy then once installing the kit. Everyone that has installed it has noticed it. One of those “you don’t notice how bad it is till it’s fixed” type situations. Oil consumption may not be as noticeable if you do frequent oil changes but it is elevated. This is an OEM manifold right?
@@AndreiDPop as far as I know it's the original intake. However I bought the car used in 2016, so I can't be one hundred percent sure, but I believe it is. I average about 25 miles per gallon in town. Getting ready to turn 93,000 miles on odometer.
@@johnbelvin5216 usually people report a 2-4mpg gain when installing the kit. It basically pays for itself. Guaranteed you’re losing fuel economy with that internal boost leak.
Sealing the hole isn’t enough. The kit isn’t a bypass but a re-route. It maintains all PCV functions and simply uses a different path to make the check valve external. Plugging the hole is not enough because it eliminates crankcase vacuum. You need to have vacuum on the crankcase to prevent external oil leaks and provide the correct piston ring seal, which improves fuel economy and reduces oil consumption. The kit pays for itself in fuel economy improvements alone.
@@AndreiDPop Thank you very much for your reply. This orange mushroom is missing from my collector. I replaced the valve cover because the diaphragm was damaged and sucked in air. Is there a way to put a valve-mushroom-plastic but I don't know where to buy it? Do you know where to buy the red valve that is in the original?
@@darekd6134 impossible to do this because the valve is inserted from the other side of the manifold before the seams are glued shut and sealed. The cruzekits.com v3.4 pcv fix kit is your best option for a manifold repair.
High vacuum on the crankcase would be caused by a defective valve cover. The check valve simply allows the manifold to pull vacuum on the crankcase while not pushing boost into the crankcase when you’re under boost.
@@AndreiDPop Perfect. Those cheap valve covers from Amazon are junk. Going to pony up for an official GM one. My Cruze kit works great but the high vacuum is creating other issues.
i just acquired a free a 14 sonic ltz 1.4t with 180k miles as a beater gas saver for work. was running rough but after all around tune up. plugs, coil pack, thermostat, filter and clean airbox, MAF and a radiator. got all the codes cleared and been running now 1200 miles and its developed an intermittent issue when coming to down to a stop/idle where it will run rough and act choked up and threw p1101 code. diaphragm on the cover possibly has a vacuum hard to tell or intermittent. cant tell if orange valve in intake is present or not its hard to see because its sits back in the bay of the sonic but did try an clean has a lot of build up/dirty. does have some oil seepage around what I'm thinking are turbo oiler lines possibly? and a weird/rough non miss kind of idle. I'm thinking of getting your kit pulling cleaning intake and installing. seems like it will only help prevent a pcv issue is one isn't present at the moment. any thoughts?
Installed this kit hoping it would solve my exhaust smoking issue but it didn’t. Whenever I start the car and take off it leaves a cloud of smoke behind. Also noticed if I slow down and speed back up the turbo will spool up and then when I let go of the speed it will leave a cloud of smoke behind. Put new ZZP turbo on, new intake, new valve cover. What am I missing?? Do I need a catch can perhaps??
Is the valve cover an OEM valve cover? How many miles on the turbo and which one? Have you done a compression test? Catch can won’t solve your problem.
I did the v3.4 kit as a preventative thing on my '14 Sonic. Now my purge valve is clattering. As this is a new to me car I never heard the noise before the kit. A few years ago I did a v2 version of the kit on my '15 Cruze it also started clattering after that. A new purge valve didn't stop the noise. Any Ideas?
@AndreiDPop thanks for the quick response. Ordering Wednesday when the eagle flys (retired Army). I just purchased this 2013 Cruze LTZ and have p1101 and p0171. Thanks for engineering this kit. It seems to be working great for everyone.
@AndreiDPop Installed the new valve cover and the Cruze kit yesterday and it seems to be working great! No codes and Cruze idles smooth. 😊 THANK YOU! 👍👏👏👏
Do you have to remove the manifold to install? I’ve done that once and don’t want to again if avoidable. I’ve replaced everything but the turbo over the past 4 years and still have P0299.
If the pcv valve is already bad and the intake manifold check valve is gone, will this fix both, or will I need to replace the pcv valve after doing this fix?
I have an issue where the PCV valve on the PCV hose at the turbo end doesn't fully seal. For your kit to work, do I need for this valve to be properly functioning?
@@AndreiDPop Thanks! It was allowing way more air through than I would think it should. I don't see any cracks or breaks in the diaphragm. I sprayed it with some brake cleaner and let it soak for 30 seconds then repeated this 3-4 times. It's better than it was but the cleaner was still pretty dirty so I'll probably clean it some more when my kids gets home with the vehicle. If that doesn't work, I'll buy a replacement.
@@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods you use the straight T fitting that came in the little bag instead of the angled one shown in this video. You run the 9” hose into the T fitting, then the 10” hose from the T fitting to the catch can (trim as needed). Then you run the 22” hose from the catch can to the turbo inlet. Everything else is installed the same.
@@JC-cf4rs please refer to our FAQ for that question. cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Remember, the OEM check valve fails in the same way when it fails on its own.
I'm going to order your 3.4v kit for my cruze, and replace the failed pcv diaphragm with a new Dorman valve cover. Would it cause damage if I replaced the valve cover now and next weekend installed the 3.4v kit?
It wouldn’t cause any issues but I do recommend OEM valve covers. I’ve had people get over 115,000 miles on OEM valve covers after installing the pcv fix kit.
I would have gone oem, but they were out of stock. I was hoping that my intake still had the purge valve in it, but no luck. Have you heard bad things about the Dorman? It comes with a lifetime warranty, so I figured if it went bad, it wasn't coming out of my pocket anymore. Just making sure that without the orange nipple in the intake, it wouldn't cause pre-mature failure of the diaphragm in the new valve cover.
@@ChrisSmith-be3ki yep! That would be fine. Better to address the failed valve cover ASAP. You don’t want to wait too long on the manifold as that could cause the valve cover to fail prematurely.
You said break the orange nipple of if its still there but wont that go into the engine? Mines already gone so where does it go? Or if you remove the throttle body it will fall out?
It fails on its own all the time and just gets sucked into the engine. The engine consumes it through one of the intake ports eventually. Hasn’t shown to be an issue.
@@AndreiDPop Yea but I dont think mine is still there but there is so much gunk in the way. I ordered you kit so will look when i get it if the nipple its still there, so if its still there do i hit the top of it towards the bottom if you know what i mean so it breaks of. And lastly I was thinking of removing the whole manifold but its a waste of time, but if i clean the port real good the epoxy will do the job ye?
@@Caluy yeah your hit the top of it toward the bottom and just clean the port really well. Just the firewall side needs to be clean and dry in order to install the plug.
There’s a catch can adapter kit for sale on the cruzekits site. You mount the catch can on the shock tower and use the other T fitting instead of the one in the kit.
[A14NET] Opel Astra J 1.4 T LPG I bought it, and iI'm going to install it today. My biggest fear is the epoxy "glue failure" over time and with high temperature. What about the little plastic cap? Can it go in the Turbocharger across the new bypass pipe?
Installed this kit and a new rocker cover head seams to be getting so much pressure though take the oil dip stick or oil cap out and can hear the air pressure release instantly any ideas? Doing my head in
You can refer to this article for additional information on high crankcase pressure condition. cruzekits.com/blogs/technical-articles/root-causes-of-high-crankcase-pressure
@@AndreiDPop its after market the pcv diafram isnt leaking when i put my finger over it just lots of pressure in the head it is actually hard to pull the dipstick while running
@@ejmilez if it’s too hard to pull the dipstick while running, the valve cover is defective. I can’t even begin to tell you how many reports I’ve received of issues with aftermarket valve covers like this. Get an OEM valve cover on there ASAP. Do not use aftermarket ones. The failure of the diaphragm is not the only defect that those can have. They have blockages and restrictions in casting sometimes that cause all sorts of issues. I’ve had shops call me telling to tell me their customer puked 3 quarts of oil in 4 miles after installing an aftermarket valve cover. The role of the diaphragm is to regulate vacuum. You should only have SLIGHT vacuum on the crankcase. If it’s hard to pull the dipstick, that means the diaphragm isn’t working correctly. I sell the OEM valve covers on the cruzekits site or you can get them from a dealer or rockauto. Either way get one of those installed.
i put the kit in a 2015 chevy cruze about 2 months ago and now the car is stalling and i wonder if it could be the check valve causing the problem? any ideas?
@@zacwarren3162 that’s custom made. I have my own nylon injection mold for it and I get it manufactured to my spec. Shoot me a message through the site and I can get a replacement out to you.
Similar symptoms to when the OEM one fails. More oil consumption, external leaks. If the check valve is in the correct location you should normally get around 30,000-50,000 miles out of one based on what others have reported.
One option people have chosen is to break the tip off the nipple with a flathead screwdriver and install the kit as preventive maintenance, so you can do that if you’d like.
No, it’s a vastly larger overhead in inventory stocking and labor time. I’d have to hire another person just to do that. One of the biggest benefits to this kit is that it is designed to be installed in the engine bay without removing the manifold (there’s an updated install video newer than this one showing that process), and that part of the install is easier and faster than swapping the manifold itself. I believe badnewsracing.net offers a ported intake manifold with v1 pcv fix kit and SuperCruzes.com probably sells one as well with the v3.4 pcv fix kit preinstalled but with a catch can kit added to it.
Hello, installed the kit yesterday and found a loud ticking noise coming from the intake manifold I believe (it wasn't present before). Its not the EVAP purge solenoid, and was wondering if you what could have caused this?
Could be a bad evap purge valve, could be a huge vacuum leak. Without looking further into it, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. If you remove the check valve and plug up the two hose ends with something, you essentially bypass the kit and you can isolate if you have a large vacuum leak somewhere in the pcv system or crankcase. Otherwise you’ll have to look into other potential causes.
Hello, I have a Dorman replacement intake that has failed. Have you tried this with the Dorman intake? I'm guessing I'll probably have to remove it to get access to the valve as I think it is a slightly different design. Thanks
You need to remove it to plug up the hole. #10 x 3/4" self drilling sheet metal screw and #10 x 7/16" nylon washer is what you'll need. If you already ordered the kit, you can get those at any hardware store. If you haven't, simply make a mention of it in the checkout instructions/comments box and I'll throw them in for free.
Good evening please I have some issues with my Opel zafira tourer 1.4 Turbo 2016 the engine do overheating oil is escaping from intake manifold to turbo. Please and please what is the solution Thanks Also I have installed PVC 1 but oil still escaped to turbo
Just installed this kit! Was very easy to do. My check valve in the manifold was already missing. Now time to wait for the JB weld to cure.. hopefully this will fix some of the issues I was having.. the cam cover had a strong vacuum and the car was running rough at times. I replaced the cam cover and did this kit.. we shall see what happens.. I’m very impressed with this kit and how determined you are to answer everyone’s questions. You don’t get customer service like that these days. Thanks again
Thanks for reporting back! Your car should run much better now after doing both of those, and you should get 2-4mpg back in fuel economy too!
I try my best to provide the exceptional customer service. It’s the only way to do business in my mind!
I have now fixed 3 Chevy Cruzes with your V3.4+ kits, Thank You!
@@scottvanessendelft408 that’s awesome. Thank you!
@AndreiDPop just installed the 3rd one today, a few hours ago, lol. In Augusta, Ga, a young lady that you had to send another kit to due to a UPS botched delivery.
I told her you would make it right and I appreciate that you did make it right!
I am also interested in installing a catch can kit for my cruze, does it help?
Installed my kit 2 years ago, and 22 k mile. Your video reminded me that I need to order replacement check valves.
I drove my car hard as hell for 189k miles and 120k of those were with my fix kit and I never changed a check valve, car idled smooth the whole time I had it.
Just installed mine yesterday. I highly suggest buying the tool kit. I have 6 different screwdrivers and NONE of them were thin enough in the shaft to fit when the plug was also stuck onto it. I ended up losing my first plug because it sat sideways. I used an angled pick to pull it out but it shot out and I lost it lol Second one I used a thin metal tool I had and thankfully that worked. I’ll fire it up later today at the 24hr mark and see how she runs.
Thanks again!
Good resource and prompt chat answers on the CruzeKits website. A+ service. Easy installed this kit onto a new Dorman intake manifold. Because the Dorman is an "improved" design, the diaphragm plug seal process on the PCV port is a bit different because the diaphragm sits at an angle and farther back in the intake housing. Was told to use a #10 sheet metal screw and 7/16 nylon washer. After pushing out the center button on the diaphragm I used the recommended 3/4" #10 self tapping pointed sheet metal screw (actually used a pan head screw which has a wider head that will cover the parameter port holes without a nylon washer as there was not sufficient space to fit a 7/16" nylon washer). I just used extra JB weld on the screw threads, under the pan head and on top of the screw, after insertion, to seal the diaphragm port holes. Worked like a charm. Can't wait to test it out as the old system had obviously failed.
I have 2 questions - Is it ok if when popping out the old check valve, it falls into the engine? or is it necessary to retrieve it? And how will you know when the new external check valve has gone bad?
is there a fool-proof way to tell?
Thanks!
Thanks for the vid. I recommend removing the intake the manifold, it’s really not much extra work. Much easier to see what you’re doing and you can thoroughly clean the area around the old check valve. Buy the small plastic/nylon type fuel line disconnector tool kit from local parts store and leave the injectors/fuel rails in place to speed things up.
I left the injectors in the rail when I removed the manifold. No messing with fuel that way. It’s still a process and I don’t like being hunched over an engine bay more than I have to. Installing the kit without removing the manifold saves you 60-90 minutes of work, which most people and auto repair shops prefer. It is easier to clean it if you have it out though so I can see that. If you prefer removing it, go for it. Nothing wrong with that, just more work.
Just installed. Can’t wait until tomorrow to see how it does. Fingers crossed I got it done correctly lol. Super simple especially with the notes included and this video. Thanks!
I just bought a 2016 Chevy Sonic for $800 because the lady said the engine was going out, it ran rough and is making a loud clicking. Codes are consistent with the PCV failure and the clicking noise is the Purge valve. Also there is hissing from the valve cover hole. Going to install this kit and a new purge valve. Engine has 202k miles. I think that’s all that’s wrong with it lol, just ordered the kit on your site with the new valve cover as well. Wish me luck 🎉
Thank you so much for this kit and the video
I install this kit way back, my cruze has been a completely different vehicle
no more crazy problems, Thank You.
That's awesome to hear. Thank you for the feedback!
Installed my kit on my 16 Cruze LTZ at 85k. Boom! No more hesitation on acceleration, more power, and idles smooth as can be! Thanks so much for making this kit! Totally recommended!
Awesome! Thank you for the feedback. So glad to hear it’s running well!
i have a 15 at 101k, recently has been having the same two issues that yours was having along with more gas consumption, gonna order this and it hopefully fixes it
Update: installed, letting it sit overnight will update tomorrow. the intake was missing the orange thing.
Greetings from Germany!!!
Now i know why i've received more clamps that i need! 🤣🤣🤣 I saw now the assembly picture!
The kit is running well on my Opel Meriva B(2011) with 1.4L engine and 120hp(A14NEL)!
Many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Well made video. I am looking at buying a 2013 Cruze that has the valve cover already removed. After this video, I figure I ought to take a chance and upgrade it all. Again very well made video. Easy to follow along with what you are explaining.
Thanks! Be sure to check out the newer video that shows the install in the engine bay!
I just installed this kit along a new valve cover and intake. 15 Buick encore runs so much better idle is very smooth. 110k on the dash installation is a breeze thanks to this video
So glad to hear! Thanks for reporting back!
Found my Cruze to be leaking oil from the front of the valve cover right after purchasing it. Engine was running fine and was at 75K, so I decided to purchase a new GM valve cover and do a tune up to it. Replaced valve cover, spark plugs, ignition coil, air filter, changed oil. After starting the car, it was idling very sporadic and stalling at times and threw a couple of codes. I did some research and came across this kit and seemed to be the fix to my issue. Put the kit on, let it dry for a complete day. I started the car - it idled perfectly, drove it around for a little and cleared the codes. It’s been running like it should.
Thanks for the informational video and the kit!
That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience. That’s precisely why I designed these kits!
I wish I could subscribe twice. Outstanding work sir.
Thank you!
I’m happy to see that you’ve been making videos for 10 years. I recently acquired a 2015 Chevy sonic 1.4L turbo and your videos are amazingly informational about the engine. Im familiar with chevy’s v8 platforms but not so much the i4. I have an issue where my car is giving me codes on the dash for multiple random lights, but all the lights are working. The car seems so have lost power, I can hardly get it to 55 and it doesn’t get there in a hurry. I’m currently at o Reilly’s grabbing an obd2 scanner and am going to check the PCV system, coolant system, and then possibly the turbo depending on the codes I get. I’ll comment again and let you know what I find. If you have experienced something similar though I would appreciate your input.
It’s also -27*C on the radio temp, I’m thinking thermostat issue. 🤷🏼♂️
I just installed this last week. Works perfectly. Thank you.
Howdy Dre Dan, I'm from Australia and need to fix my cruze asap! I have a new valve cover... And everything for you're kit but the one thing I'm not 100% is what size the little plastic clip needs to be...... Please help! As I'm on a very tight budget.. Buying and shipping your kit is just to expensive for me right now.. Thank you so much for so a detailed video! Also I'd you're interested in selling these locally in Australia I'd love to help out!!! ❤
Thanks brotha installed this and a new OEM valve cover to fix my Cruze before I get rid of her. I didn’t install the plug in the manifold tho because it was super late and I work far from work. I’m going to install first thing in the morning at work and let it sit 9hrs to cure . Hopefully when I clear the codes it doesn’t come back
Think your V2 kit that went through the brake booster is the best one. Been running on my car for 3 years no problems. Havnt even checked on it since I installed it 🤣.
Should check the T fitting periodically to make sure it’s clean. I’ve had a few people report the T fitting started leaking since the seals on it aren’t all that great, but yeah I haven’t had any issues reported on that one. Just a couple people that needed to clean the valve.
I purchased the v3 kit. I have tried a few times with the screwdriver to install the plug and no luck. I think I will have to take off the manifold and try it that way.
I just finished. It was harder to feel the hole then i thought. I actually wasnt sure if i caught on the hole or not but pushed and it went right in..Looked with a flash light after and i beleive it is in good.
Just got the job done! Thank you for the in depth guide!!
Found this product after having issues with a A14net engine in an Opel. When shutting off the engine I have this sound that I can only describe as a turkey or a chew (bird). With engine running the dip stick shows a hissing vacuum.
So I checked the pcv valve on the intake and after cleaning inside with a cotton swap it shows the orange piece. Then I checked the pcv membrane by removing the black plastic cap with breather hole by using a heatgun. The membrane is also intact.
I wonder if this kit will solve my issues if those things I checked seem to be in order. Might it be something else?
Your issue is something else.
@@AndreiDPop any idea what?
Congratulations, that's a very informative video. Does the brush after cleaning destroy the valve-mushroom? Does the screw that is placed after close the specific hole?
I can break off the existing valve while its on. The car and clean the passage with the brush tool and drill without worrying about debris getting further into my intake or engine?
Just finished the install, and while I greatly appreciate your UA-cam video detailing installation, I had to refer to several other videos showing installation instructions, hints and tips - to be able to complete the job. My biggest problem was trying to remove the various plugs from their ports - NO videos were detailed enough to do me any good. I ended up just cutting off the hoses at the plugs still installed on their ports, attaching the new hoses and clamps, and had little problem doing it that way. I wish you’d do a new video showing how to install the kit ON the engine, not with the intake removed, and either show how to remove all the plugs in detail, or just do it the way I did it, leaving the plugs in their ports. The one plug I was able to remove was the one attached at the intake manifold check valve port, but I managed to lose the plastic washer in the plug that held the rubber washer in. They both fell out, but i did find the rubber washer. A local Chevy dealer wanted $80 to sell me the whole hose with fittings and washers installed, so that was a no go. I got a copper washer from a NAPA Auto Parts store, but it didn’t fit when I tried it…at which time I did find the plastic washer i had lost and was able to complete the installation. Anyway, GREAT job putting that kit together, and I hope for future buyers, you help them with a better install video. Thank you!
Do you have to take off the intake manifold?
@@JohnDavis1972 no you don’t have to remove the manifold.
Thanks for the feedback Ken. The manifold doesn’t have to be removed for installation; it’s just easier to show all of the individual steps with the manifold on a bench. I’m glad you were able to get it all installed though.
Thanks for mentioning this, gave me the idea to tackle this issue the same way. I really dislike most automotive connections and how they always seem unnecessarily difficult to remove. Hopefully all goes well :)
Thanks for this. Just got done. Used a new vapor valve and pcv hose. That was harder than it looked. Those connections that go into the big hose were really hard to get all the way on. Alot of twisting and pushing. I used wd-40. Maybe silicone works better. You seemed to slide them on pretty easily. Super glad i ordered the install tools. Need that super thin screwdriver and that cleaning brush is key. Mine was filthy. Drilled it a few times, id spray the bristles clean after each time. I might have went a little heavy on the jb weld i could see it dripping down a little when i look in with a flashlight. That shouldnt be a problem right?
I wish you would have showed what it should look like on the engine. You never mention what to do with the zip ties or show where they go. Im assuming its to hold the new hoses in place..But i do not know where to attatch. What do i do with all the old hose clamps/clips on the engine? I think i can use one of them with the new set up. But there is 2 other hose clips.
Zip ties are to hold the two large hoses in place. Which old hose clamps or clips are you talking about? I don’t know of any that you would have left over.
@@AndreiDPop There are 3 little clips/clamps that the old pcv hose snapped into. I think I can only use the one on the top left corner of the engine with the kit.
@@AndreiDPop I could send you pictures if that helps. Do you have a installed picture of it on an engine so I can see where the zip ties go?
@@willnone9977 send me a text with a picture of those. 219-779-77 four two.
@@AndreiDPop hey is there anyway I can contact you through messages so I can send you some videos to see the problems on my Chevy Cruze 2013 I’ve been trying to fix it for about 2 months already and it doesn’t want to work on me I’m tired of it
I want to know why can the black check valve not simply be glued into the same place as the pink nipple check valve (the one that disappeared). This will eliminate all the pipes and cutting etc?
I was thinking the same thing
idk how you have your camera mounted, but that woodpecker noise every time you bump it makes me wanna pull out my hair and eat it
😂
Me too😂
It sounds like a can of cleaner spray wobbling around when he bumps it.
Do you have an interval to change the check valve before it fails and you need to replace the cam cover also?
@@scotnielsen7685 the last person that reported back said they were able to get 82,000 miles on their check valve before it failed. I’d recommend replacing it every 30,000-50,000 miles.
Hi ,buddy great job, i amcurrently having a problem,whereby the intake manifold is drawing oil from the valve cover even after installing a new cover ,though not as bad as before replacing the valve cover, my intake manifold is bad though, the little orange nipple is missing,my question is will this cause oil to get sucked into the manifold and will one of your kits solve my issue...and ifso ,is it possible to purchase one of your pcv delete kits on eBay??,i am from all the way here in Durban South Africa 🇿🇦 thanks
Yes this will cause excess oil to come into the intake manifold. Yes the kit should solve this issue. I don’t offer them on eBay due to very high transaction fees. Are you able to order the kit on the cruzekits.com website? I have shipped to South Africa several times already. I can list it on eBay if you’d like, but it would be at a higher price in order to account for the transaction fees.
does this help clear the P0420 code? already replaced 02 sensors and catalytic converter
Hey Dre Dan, if my orange check valve in still intact (mostly), should I be popping it inwards with the screwdriver before installing the plug? Or will it press in enough to seal?
so how will i know if the in line check valve goes out????? does it boink the valve in the cam cover ????
It usually starts with slightly reduced power and increased oil consumption. Possibly some external leaks.
Awesome kit, Dre! I love my kit, but now I am wanting to run an oil catch can! #neversatisfied. Do you have a video or info on the best way to run it? Many thanks in advance!
I have a different set of hoses and a different T fitting for that. I designed an adaptation to use the SuperCruzes.com catch can kit with the pcv fix kit if you’re interested.
@@AndreiDPop I am! Thank you.
@@AFHero66 shoot me a message through the contact form on the cruzekits.com website and I’ll get you details on that.
@@AndreiDPop I did. :) Thanks again!
Hey! Thanks for the nice job. Should this be done though, when manifold out, or still mounted on the motor? Second issue is: does it fit A14NET motor? And what is the purpose of the Y fitting? Thanks...
It can be done with the manifold still on the motor and yes, it fits that motor.
I've got the kit in the way. Unfortunately my valve cover vacuum regulator failed so I have one of those coming too.
Why the plug? I know there is a check valve there but the plug doesn't look dig enough to totally block the orifice.
The plug completely covers the center hole and the surrounding hole. Its main purpose is to hold the epoxy in place while it cures. The epoxy then bonds the plug to the manifold and creates a permanent blockage.
Well I got my kit installed and definitely need some lube on the 5/8 hose fittings
It may not of fit perfect but it's close enough that it doesn't matter.
I installed a kit with one check valve instead of two 8-10 years back on my wife’s Cruze. Been good since, the check valve was brass instead of plastic. Was that an early kit you made? I can’t remember who I bought it from. Been wondering if I need to service the valve etc. I also used a BNR spacer on that kit. It looks like the V1 kit on the website.
@@kentonw4316 yes that’s the v1 kit. You should be able to order replacement valves on the cruzekits site.
I was wondering if it would be easier to use a split piece of high temp plastic pipe to block the hole in the intake? What else passes through that pipe warm air or boost air? My plug may not have seated. But since it ran ok without the check ball I am staying hopeful.
If you break the check valve out with the intake on your car do you need to fish it out? Or can you just leave it in there?
It fails on its own that way and never seems to cause any issues, so I don’t think it would cause an issue if you caused it to fail
I just replaced by camshaft cover after the diaphragm was ruptured. Found your video and decided to check the check valve and it is long gone. The area is full of oil and carbon. Will the plug/epoxy stick to all that crud down there?
No. It has to be cleaned, and you can do that with the brush add-on to the kit and some brake clean.
Great stuff, about to order the kit. But I would like to run a catch can with the system. Where about would be the best place to splice that in? Right before the check valve? Thanks!
I have a catch can adapter kit available now in the drop-down options that makes the splicing easy. It would go after the T fitting.
Thank you! The kit worked perfectly and this step by step was perfect.
Hi dre, my manifold has this little green and black hose on the back left corner where the rubber clamp get screwed into that hole to secure the hose. Is this something new that's unheard of? My manifold was just replaced and I'm not sure if it's after market or not. This hose prevents me from attaching the rubber clamp. Thanks in advance! Super excited to see the improvement!
Hi..why should we break the original oem sealing (orange one inside the manifold)? If all the oem system is still ok, couldnt we just install this kit to prevent future issues keeping the original orange seal and only when that seal breaks we would install the seal pin that comes in the kit...?? Tks
I suppose you could do that, but I’m not entirely sure why you would. Wouldn’t hurt, but I wouldn’t trust the OEM check valve either.
Is it ok to knock the check valve out if the intake is still on the engine? I assume it is since the check valve dissapears into the engine own most of the time anyway. 2:59
Yes you’re right. It disappears on its own most of the time anyway. We haven’t heard of anyone having issues knocking it pit and installing the kit.
Ok, thanks for the quick reply.
With the new check valve how will you know it has failed or is failing? It’s not going to blow the rubber diaphragm in the valve cover before you find out is it?
You’d see increased oil consumption and oil leaks.
@@AndreiDPopthanks and sorry I scrolled down and saw the comments asking the same question. I ended up buying the kit I want to drive my Cruze until the wheels fall off
Is there a push to start kit available for the Chevy Cruze. Manual shift. I have a 2011 want to trick it out as much as I can
So I guess you'll need to redo the first part again with that EVAP line everytime that goes bad also.
Seems like this is way easier with the intake off too
Redoing the first part takes all of 2 minutes if you need a new EVAP line, and it’s much easier to install the plug in the engine bay. It’s simply easier to show it installed with the manifold on a bench. Removing the manifold can be a pain and takes an hour and a half on it’s own (including reinstall). Most people greatly prefer to not have to remove it and are able to install it easily with the manifold in the car.
@@AndreiDPop good to hear. I will finally try this or get help with it. Had fix kit for a while but always saw the nipple. Even after having the valve cover leak bad (without diaphragm whistling) previously and changing the valve cover and coil rack and plugs because they got fouled and car drove badly.
Don't understand how it could have happened with the nipple still in the intake. Maybe previous owner only changed the intake but didn't do the rest? Oil was pretty low when I bought it at a used dealer and I was desperate for a car.
Question after your kit install what about pvc vent on valve cover. Replace dont worry about it or ?.?
Replace the valve cover with an OEM valve cover if the vent is sucking in or blowing out air.
Thank you for the video. My question is, two years ago I had the intake replaced under warranty for my 2012 1.4., engine been idling smoothly since then and no problems. But when I look down to see the check valve it seems to be nowhere in sight. So if it's broke off can engine still be running smoothly and idling smoothly? TIA.
Yes it can because there’s no vacuum leak, but boost is still being pushed into the crankcase and causing other problems, like elevated oil consumption, reduced power, and reduced fuel economy.
@@AndreiDPop . Thank you for your reply, but I goofed and said the intake was replaced, it was actually the valve cover. I'll have to look into getting a kit soon. But I'm not seeing any oil consumption or reduction in power or fuel economy.
@@johnbelvin5216 you’ll notice a pretty significant improvement in fuel economy then once installing the kit. Everyone that has installed it has noticed it. One of those “you don’t notice how bad it is till it’s fixed” type situations.
Oil consumption may not be as noticeable if you do frequent oil changes but it is elevated. This is an OEM manifold right?
@@AndreiDPop as far as I know it's the original intake. However I bought the car used in 2016, so I can't be one hundred percent sure, but I believe it is. I average about 25 miles per gallon in town. Getting ready to turn 93,000 miles on odometer.
@@johnbelvin5216 usually people report a 2-4mpg gain when installing the kit. It basically pays for itself. Guaranteed you’re losing fuel economy with that internal boost leak.
Is just sealing the hole with this valve enough or do I have to do the bypass too?
Sealing the hole isn’t enough. The kit isn’t a bypass but a re-route. It maintains all PCV functions and simply uses a different path to make the check valve external.
Plugging the hole is not enough because it eliminates crankcase vacuum. You need to have vacuum on the crankcase to prevent external oil leaks and provide the correct piston ring seal, which improves fuel economy and reduces oil consumption. The kit pays for itself in fuel economy improvements alone.
@@AndreiDPop Thank you very much for your reply. This orange mushroom is missing from my collector. I replaced the valve cover because the diaphragm was damaged and sucked in air. Is there a way to put a valve-mushroom-plastic but I don't know where to buy it? Do you know where to buy the red valve that is in the original?
@@darekd6134 impossible to do this because the valve is inserted from the other side of the manifold before the seams are glued shut and sealed. The cruzekits.com v3.4 pcv fix kit is your best option for a manifold repair.
@@AndreiDPop thank you :)
Am I correct that the check valve will not fix a high vacuum at idle? It only controls high pressure from the turbo boost?
High vacuum on the crankcase would be caused by a defective valve cover. The check valve simply allows the manifold to pull vacuum on the crankcase while not pushing boost into the crankcase when you’re under boost.
@@AndreiDPop Perfect. Those cheap valve covers from Amazon are junk. Going to pony up for an official GM one. My Cruze kit works great but the high vacuum is creating other issues.
@@kmjsuperfly1 yep I see this reported a lot with aftermarket valve covers.
The direction of the t fitting is 100% supposed to flow away from the t fitting right? Car is still kinda idling bad
Yes, and if car is idling bad, that means there’s a large vacuum leak somewhere.
Okay thank you for your help!
do you think that after you plug the hole, that you could pack the hole with jb weld
You don’t need much epoxy to get that sealed up. I would not recommend adding more than shown in the video.
Will the missing check valve cause stalling? My chevy cruze 2013 1.4t keeps stalling and no check engine but also no check valve.
No, it won’t, but a cracked pcv pipe or bad valve cover diaphragm can. You should still install the pcv fix kit if you know the manifold is bad.
You said at the beginning to tap off the check valves inside what if its still on motor where wud they fall into!!!
When the check valves fail on their own, the engine just sucks them in and consumes them. Happens all the time.
i just acquired a free a 14 sonic ltz 1.4t with 180k miles as a beater gas saver for work. was running rough but after all around tune up. plugs, coil pack, thermostat, filter and clean airbox, MAF and a radiator. got all the codes cleared and been running now 1200 miles and its developed an intermittent issue when coming to down to a stop/idle where it will run rough and act choked up and threw p1101 code. diaphragm on the cover possibly has a vacuum hard to tell or intermittent. cant tell if orange valve in intake is present or not its hard to see because its sits back in the bay of the sonic but did try an clean has a lot of build up/dirty. does have some oil seepage around what I'm thinking are turbo oiler lines possibly? and a weird/rough non miss kind of idle. I'm thinking of getting your kit pulling cleaning intake and installing. seems like it will only help prevent a pcv issue is one isn't present at the moment. any thoughts?
I would just throw the kit on with that mileage. Even if it’s just for preventive maintenance.
Installed this kit hoping it would solve my exhaust smoking issue but it didn’t. Whenever I start the car and take off it leaves a cloud of smoke behind. Also noticed if I slow down and speed back up the turbo will spool up and then when I let go of the speed it will leave a cloud of smoke behind. Put new ZZP turbo on, new intake, new valve cover. What am I missing?? Do I need a catch can perhaps??
Is the valve cover an OEM valve cover? How many miles on the turbo and which one? Have you done a compression test?
Catch can won’t solve your problem.
I did the v3.4 kit as a preventative thing on my '14 Sonic. Now my purge valve is clattering. As this is a new to me car I never heard the noise before the kit. A few years ago I did a v2 version of the kit on my '15 Cruze it also started clattering after that. A new purge valve didn't stop the noise. Any Ideas?
It’s a very common issue with the purge valves. Just means it’s on its way out.
After installing the kit, does the cam cover need to be replaced if the diaphram is bad?
Yes.
@AndreiDPop thanks for the quick response. Ordering Wednesday when the eagle flys (retired Army).
I just purchased this 2013 Cruze LTZ and have p1101 and p0171. Thanks for engineering this kit. It seems to be working great for everyone.
@@dcounce44 awesome! Yeah the kit works well. I’m glad to be able to help people save some money and keep these cars running reliably.
@AndreiDPop Installed the new valve cover and the Cruze kit yesterday and it seems to be working great! No codes and Cruze idles smooth. 😊
THANK YOU! 👍👏👏👏
@@dcounce44 awesome, that’s great to hear! Should run well for years now that you have the issues addressed.
Do you have to remove the manifold to install? I’ve done that once and don’t want to again if avoidable. I’ve replaced everything but the turbo over the past 4 years and still have P0299.
You don’t need to remove the manifold for this kit.
If the pcv valve is already bad and the intake manifold check valve is gone, will this fix both, or will I need to replace the pcv valve after doing this fix?
This will fix the intake manifold, but you’ll need a new valve cover if that has failed, as that’s a separate component.
Okay thank you
Would this work on a 2012 Chevy Cruze Eco?
Yes! I have a 2012 Cruze Eco also, and I have developed and tested all of the pcv fix kits on my car.
Hello i really need help. Theres 3 different kits with different components which one is the correct one?
They all work, but the v3.4 is by far the most popular one. If you’re not sure which one to get, just get the v3.4.
I have an issue where the PCV valve on the PCV hose at the turbo end doesn't fully seal. For your kit to work, do I need for this valve to be properly functioning?
It should be working correctly and can usually be cleaned with some carb cleaner. A small leak isn’t a big deal.
@@AndreiDPop Thanks! It was allowing way more air through than I would think it should. I don't see any cracks or breaks in the diaphragm. I sprayed it with some brake cleaner and let it soak for 30 seconds then repeated this 3-4 times. It's better than it was but the cleaner was still pretty dirty so I'll probably clean it some more when my kids gets home with the vehicle. If that doesn't work, I'll buy a replacement.
I want to order this but use a oil catch can I've ordered off amazon. Where would I install this with the add on parts that come with this kit?
You could use the shock tower or the firewall.
@@AndreiDPop where should this tap into the 3.4 kit?
@@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods you use the straight T fitting that came in the little bag instead of the angled one shown in this video. You run the 9” hose into the T fitting, then the 10” hose from the T fitting to the catch can (trim as needed). Then you run the 22” hose from the catch can to the turbo inlet. Everything else is installed the same.
Do you recommend porting the intake manifold ?
Breaking that piece off into the manifold won’t be a problem with it floating around in there?
@@JC-cf4rs please refer to our FAQ for that question.
cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
Remember, the OEM check valve fails in the same way when it fails on its own.
I'm going to order your 3.4v kit for my cruze, and replace the failed pcv diaphragm with a new Dorman valve cover. Would it cause damage if I replaced the valve cover now and next weekend installed the 3.4v kit?
It wouldn’t cause any issues but I do recommend OEM valve covers. I’ve had people get over 115,000 miles on OEM valve covers after installing the pcv fix kit.
I would have gone oem, but they were out of stock. I was hoping that my intake still had the purge valve in it, but no luck. Have you heard bad things about the Dorman? It comes with a lifetime warranty, so I figured if it went bad, it wasn't coming out of my pocket anymore. Just making sure that without the orange nipple in the intake, it wouldn't cause pre-mature failure of the diaphragm in the new valve cover.
@@ChrisSmith-be3ki I’ve heard mixed reports. You’re right though, with a lifetime warranty you should be good.
So I could install the new Dorman valve cover this weekend and then next weekend install your 3.4v pcv fix kit and be good to go?
@@ChrisSmith-be3ki yep! That would be fine. Better to address the failed valve cover ASAP. You don’t want to wait too long on the manifold as that could cause the valve cover to fail prematurely.
Can i install this kit if the orange check valve still in tbe manifold as a proactive measure? If so how do you get it out?
Yes. You can break the tip off the old check valve with a flathead screwdriver.
can i have the brand of the spray silicone? thanks for your video
@@VidalPrieto-k6r I use AMSOIL silicone spray but you can use any brand as it won’t be that much different for silicone spray.
You said break the orange nipple of if its still there but wont that go into the engine? Mines already gone so where does it go? Or if you remove the throttle body it will fall out?
It fails on its own all the time and just gets sucked into the engine. The engine consumes it through one of the intake ports eventually. Hasn’t shown to be an issue.
@@AndreiDPop Yea but I dont think mine is still there but there is so much gunk in the way. I ordered you kit so will look when i get it if the nipple its still there, so if its still there do i hit the top of it towards the bottom if you know what i mean so it breaks of. And lastly I was thinking of removing the whole manifold but its a waste of time, but if i clean the port real good the epoxy will do the job ye?
@@Caluy yeah your hit the top of it toward the bottom and just clean the port really well. Just the firewall side needs to be clean and dry in order to install the plug.
@@AndreiDPop yep (: thx for answering
So how can you add a oil catch can unto it with this setup? Please and thanks.
There’s a catch can adapter kit for sale on the cruzekits site.
You mount the catch can on the shock tower and use the other T fitting instead of the one in the kit.
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I bought it, and iI'm going to install it today. My biggest fear is the epoxy "glue failure" over time and with high temperature. What about the little plastic cap? Can it go in the Turbocharger across the new bypass pipe?
This epoxy is rated for over 500F. Mix it correctly and it won’t fail.
The clip has no way to make it into the turbo.
@@AndreiDPop thanks for answering
Is it necessary to let the JB weld cure for a full day? Did you consider the JB Quick Weld?
Need to give it 15 hours to dry. Jb quick weld doesn’t have the heat tolerance and chemical resistance needed for long term use inside a PCV system.
Installed this kit and a new rocker cover head seams to be getting so much pressure though take the oil dip stick or oil cap out and can hear the air pressure release instantly any ideas? Doing my head in
Did you use an aftermarket or OEM valve cover?
You can refer to this article for additional information on high crankcase pressure condition.
cruzekits.com/blogs/technical-articles/root-causes-of-high-crankcase-pressure
@@AndreiDPop its after market the pcv diafram isnt leaking when i put my finger over it just lots of pressure in the head it is actually hard to pull the dipstick while running
@@ejmilez if it’s too hard to pull the dipstick while running, the valve cover is defective. I can’t even begin to tell you how many reports I’ve received of issues with aftermarket valve covers like this. Get an OEM valve cover on there ASAP. Do not use aftermarket ones. The failure of the diaphragm is not the only defect that those can have. They have blockages and restrictions in casting sometimes that cause all sorts of issues. I’ve had shops call me telling to tell me their customer puked 3 quarts of oil in 4 miles after installing an aftermarket valve cover.
The role of the diaphragm is to regulate vacuum. You should only have SLIGHT vacuum on the crankcase. If it’s hard to pull the dipstick, that means the diaphragm isn’t working correctly.
I sell the OEM valve covers on the cruzekits site or you can get them from a dealer or rockauto. Either way get one of those installed.
@@AndreiDPop thanks mate I’ll chuck one one and see how it goes
i put the kit in a 2015 chevy cruze about 2 months ago and now the car is stalling and i wonder if it could be the check valve causing the problem? any ideas?
It would be the first time I’m hearing that reported. Is there a major vacuum leak somewhere? Do you hear a hissing sound while the engine is running?
will check thanks
hi, would the vacuum booster check valve fit instead of the one used in the video? I hope google translate is correct
No. That check valve is not rated for pcv deposits, for clean air only.
Just installed mine got to the very end and my t fitting snapped.. can’t find one anywhere what is the exact name of that t fitting??
Sorry it’s the angled y fitting
@@zacwarren3162 that’s custom made. I have my own nylon injection mold for it and I get it manufactured to my spec.
Shoot me a message through the site and I can get a replacement out to you.
@@AndreiDPop ok I will.. anything I can use in the meantime? I need my car for work tomorrow haha
How do you know when the check valve fails again? Or how many miles should you go to replace?
Similar symptoms to when the OEM one fails. More oil consumption, external leaks.
If the check valve is in the correct location you should normally get around 30,000-50,000 miles out of one based on what others have reported.
I just wanted to know where do you order another Tee fitting.So I can buy it for cheap price.
I had a nylon injection mold made specifically so I could manufacture them for this kit. You can’t get them anywhere else. Did you break one?
The orange nipple on mine won't break. It jist flexes against the flathead screwdriver .
Use a bigger screwdriver. I assume you’re installing this as preventive maintenance?
So there's no need to purchase a new intake if you install this fix kit?
That’s correct!
it yellow valve is his place what can i do?
Is there any way I can contact you to show you the problems of my Chevy Cruze I just recently got it and it has problems with it
What size catch can is the adapter kit compatible with?
5/8”
What if my intake still has the orange nipple
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cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
Follow up question. I ordered the kit but my orange nipple is still there, so what do I need to about that?
One option people have chosen is to break the tip off the nipple with a flathead screwdriver and install the kit as preventive maintenance, so you can do that if you’d like.
Thanks for the quick response.
Do you all sell the manifold with this already installed?
If you don't, you probably should. I'd buy it right now lol
No, it’s a vastly larger overhead in inventory stocking and labor time. I’d have to hire another person just to do that. One of the biggest benefits to this kit is that it is designed to be installed in the engine bay without removing the manifold (there’s an updated install video newer than this one showing that process), and that part of the install is easier and faster than swapping the manifold itself. I believe badnewsracing.net offers a ported intake manifold with v1 pcv fix kit and SuperCruzes.com probably sells one as well with the v3.4 pcv fix kit preinstalled but with a catch can kit added to it.
@@AndreiDPop Copy that. Fantastic videos. Would subscribe twice If I could
Hello, installed the kit yesterday and found a loud ticking noise coming from the intake manifold I believe (it wasn't present before). Its not the EVAP purge solenoid, and was wondering if you what could have caused this?
Evap purge valve would cause a ticking. Pretty common for that solenoid to get noisy before it fails. Also could be caused by a loose spark plug.
Will a bad pcv system cause oil in my throttle body?
Yes. Using low quality oil will also.
she says when it starts it rev high, then when it goes down it stalls?
Could be a bad evap purge valve, could be a huge vacuum leak. Without looking further into it, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. If you remove the check valve and plug up the two hose ends with something, you essentially bypass the kit and you can isolate if you have a large vacuum leak somewhere in the pcv system or crankcase. Otherwise you’ll have to look into other potential causes.
will check thanks
@@AndreiDPop
Hello, I have a Dorman replacement intake that has failed. Have you tried this with the Dorman intake? I'm guessing I'll probably have to remove it to get access to the valve as I think it is a slightly different design. Thanks
You need to remove it to plug up the hole. #10 x 3/4" self drilling sheet metal screw and #10 x 7/16" nylon washer is what you'll need. If you already ordered the kit, you can get those at any hardware store. If you haven't, simply make a mention of it in the checkout instructions/comments box and I'll throw them in for free.
@@AndreiDPop Wow thanks for the quick reply. Ordering right now. Thanks!
Good evening please I have some issues with my Opel zafira tourer 1.4 Turbo 2016 the engine do overheating oil is escaping from intake manifold to turbo. Please and please what is the solution
Thanks
Also I have installed PVC 1 but oil still escaped to turbo
if we dont have the manifold out and the plug is still in there how would one get that plug out?
You don’t. Plug is lost until you remove it. It just sits there in the PCV chamber. Nowhere for it to go.
Do you need me to send you some replacement plugs?
@@AndreiDPop nope just trying to find out if it's still in there lol
Can I email you real quick?
@@xnitro6794 yeah just use the contact form on the cruzekits.com site. That goes to my email.
Can this be done without removing intake manifold?
Yes, it’s designed to be installed without manifold removal.
@@AndreiDPop Thank you!!!
Can we reuse the old intake manifold without removing it and install this kit over it then ? thanks
Yes that’s the entire point of the kit.