Someone buy this man a beer!! I ordered the 3.4 fix kit and the valve cover all the way from From France. I received everything in barely 5 days, I mounted everything as instructed and the car works great now! Btw customer service was great they went above and beyond to answer all my questions! Thanks !
@@Buckterflewae I doubt you can get in trouble with the control technique with that, since they don't look into your engine's operation... What you might get into trouble with is your insurance here.. since it might now be considered a modified car.. and if you sell the car to person you may have legal issues if something happens and they say that you modified the car... To be safe just sell the car to a garage that way you dissolve yourself of all responsibilities after the paper work is signed ... That's what I did I sold the car to a garage after, one advice I can give you is to get rid of this car very quick it's trash and will be a head ache going forward ... Débarrasse toi de cette voiture très vite!!
You’re literally in your garage making car parts because the manufacturer couldn’t be bothered to make actual functioning ones in the first place 😅 the fact that we’ve come to this point is crazy lol. That being said, I’m so thankful you did all this. I went down this same rabbit hole as everyone else and it started with a crack in the turbo body and a low boost code. I don’t let anyone do work on my cars, so I swapped that out myself and everything seemed fine. After about 6 months, the car started running shitty again and here comes a new code for loss of vacuum. Excellent! Lol. That thankfully lead me to you and checking for that rubber nipple, and sure enough the next thing I’m doing is ordering your kit lol. Can’t thank you enough! At out here doing the lords work 😂 cheers!!!
Just installed the kit yesterday. Today my 2014 Eco Cruze ran perfectly, I formerly had a couple of serious flat spots as the turbo spun up, and a rough idle. Both issues solved! Thanks for the fantastic product.
This is the answer to my endless quest of figuring out why I keep getting the P0171 code!!! I own 3 Buick Encores and they all have had the same exact parts fail or break. I am the resident expert in repairing this crappy motor and it’s peanut brittle parts. From the valve incorporated into the valve cover to the plastic water outlet and oil coolant line, this motor is very poorly engineered. This kit is freaking awesome ❤❤❤!! It eliminates the need to replace the entire intake due to a plastic valve. The removal of the intake is a major undertaking on this motor. Thanks sooo much for this video!! Very well done and detailed!!!
Thanks for the feedback!!! I agree these are some pretty troublesome motors. Glad you’re able to figure them out for people! Once the common issues are addressed, they’re pretty decent.
I agree these motor design is very shitty but the intake manifold replacement is not that complicated honestly probably gone be changing again in a couple years forsure tho but it's not to bad of a replacement job
@@dharsley9570 why would you keep replacing it if you can just fix it with a pcv fix kit for half the price and not have to waste 2 hours swapping it out?
@AndreiDPop I agree with u I have one myself that I did the pcv kit fix no problems since but I mentioned it wasn't a hard job to do because someone mentioned it was ... I'm not sure what's taking a EXPERIENCED mechanic 2hrs to swap a intake especially on buick encore !
@@dharsley9570 oh yeah an experienced mechanic could knock it out faster for sure. A DIY guy on his first time, definitely closer to 2 hours, assuming he didn’t lose any bolts lol.
Mulțumesc mult pentru acest kit care a ajuns fără nici-o problemă în România . Totul a fost conform descrierii ṣi funcționează perfect după instalare . Recomand tuturor ! Have a nice day !
i ordered this kit and it came with everything i needed. i was able to follow the directions. since they were really easy and took time to explain the steps. im waiting for the cure time to complete so i can drive the car. thank you.
I love your videos man. I bought a fix kit off you a couple years ago but the task seemed quite daunting. but watching you do it makes it look easy. Finally going to throw this thing on once i get my new valve cover gasket and coil. for some odd reason my car likes to eat them every 50k miles or so.
50k miles for a valve cover isn’t too bad. Most of the guys with my kit are getting 60k-120k miles between valve cover changes. The install isn’t too bad, just need to wait 15 hours for the epoxy to cure.
I just installed your kit on my daughter's '15 Buick Encore last weekend. Everything went as it should, thanks to your video and taking a couple calls to be sure I had the right parts prior to install and to confirm the valve cover also needed to be replaced to pair up with Cruze kit. P0171 code is now gone and it runs much better! Thanks Andrei!
Very detailed instructions, thanks. Just ordered the kit for my 2019 Encore. Will need to wait for things to warm up a bit once it gets here but it looks pretty straight forward.
Man I would bet that coming up with this fix then offering it to the world is the biggest pain in your butt lol. I would like to say thank you tho and when my daughter gets her Cruze here next week if there's enough of it left to save I'm gonna order one.
My phone blows up several times a day and on weekends, so sometimes it is a pain lol. Overall I’m just glad to be able to offer a product that benefits people.
Just finished installing this kit in a 2015 Trax. Pretty straight forward with a few challenges. Will be posting a video soon. Thank you for the great kit.
Great video! You guys rock! 100% recommend this kit. I changed the valve cover too many times and love this permanent solution. Only step I did differently was I wrapped the glue drop around the screw driver then pressed the plug onto it so when I took the screwdriver out I took the glue with it. 😉
Make sure, and I should add emphasis on Make Sure that you know the old orange intake diaphragm is not only half missing. Use a pick, hex key wrench, anything, to verify the port is clear enough to take the entire new plug stem. My experience: Following the video instruction with a dry fit, my plug still failed to click through the port. (Do not try to click in during a dry fit!) It was ripped from the glue and fell. If only the nipple half of the diaphragm is missing, yet the remaining mass of the diaphragm clings on the other side, it can prevent the new plug from engaging its hook. This V3.4 PCV Fix by CruzeKits is brilliant ! Ideally if one wants to avoid the problem I came upon; perform this procedure with their original plenum removed from the vehicle, as to prevent the loss of any parts down the PCV journal.
thanks for the feedback. This isn’t an issue we run into too often. Maybe once every 300 kits that ship out which is a fairly low number. The whole idea is to not have to replace the manifold, so having to buy a new manifold drastically increases the cost of the kit.
Only issue i had was the plastic washer he mentioned you must have to prevent a big vaccum leak...mine was there but attached to the nipple instead of up in the plug...& at re install it wouldn't fit in the plug....i Finally put it in Boiling water for a couple minutes and it went inn....Hope this helps someone....my car was a cruze 1.4
At what point in the video are you talking about, I think I have a vacuum leak after installing this kit, I got a check engine light after putting this on. I thought it had something to do with the purge valve part, and I might need to redo that step again, but im not fir sure but I notice a difference in my car that wasn't there before the install.
@@wheretonext3700 most common source of a vacuum leak after installing the kit is a missing o-ring or plastic ring from the pcv pipe manifold terminal. Those can fall out if you’re not careful. .
@AndreiDPop I think I'm missing the plastic ring. I couldn't really see in the video, but when I looked in mines it's just all black with nothing removable . Can I replace it with a black oring? This code is driving me crazy.
@@wheretonext3700 we have replacements on cruzekits.com for that. I don’t know of anything else that will do it. Can you send me a picture of the inside of the terminal on the cruzekits.com chat?
just did this and luckily I had already ordered a new PCV Hose for this car months earlier. Lucky I did because the valve in the bottom part.( near the turbo) eas completely gone. When you take that hose off if you can blow air from that bottom part then the valve is missing. On the new one when you look in that bottom part of that hose connector, you can clearly see the orange valve. You can actually suck through but you shouldn’t be able to blow through it. I simply took the new PCV hose. I got and cut the ends of it off to use instead of the old one. Not expensive at all on eBay or wherever anyways, I think this is something important people should know. If you did it without replacing the bottom part of that hose then you are probably missing that valve also. Should be easily remedied and replaced.
This quick fix really does solve the problem removed the P0171 code (Permanent) system to lean .2012 Chevy Cruze 1.4 turbo idle’s smoother and runs better!!! 180$ gets you the kit and a new OEM camshaft valve cover one happy customer!!!!
Quick question to the designer of this wonderful kit😊. If this Pcv valve has failed...would it cause engine to smoke once engine has warmed up? On our vehicle, there is huge suction effect on the inlet manifold hole while engine is idling. We have been told that crankcase fumes should be coming out, but instead theres a heavy suction??? We have fitted new turbo, so we know its not the turbo that is causing engine to smoke when hot. Many thanks
I installed this kit on my '15 Cruze a year ago. Great instructions and it runs fine. We had to replace the EVAP purge valve this week, but it was a simple swap with the hose clamps and the way this kit is designed. My question is, should the EVAP purge valve have gone this soon or should we be looking for something else happening. It seems to run fine with the new valve so I we are up and running again. DIYers like myself really appreciate videos like this. Thank you so much!
I just put this kit onto my 2012 Cruze Eco... Everything went 'okay', but - on that other check-valve (the smaller system you pull apart and install the small Y-pipe into... The connection on the left side of that was just a shrunk-wrap between the 2 nipples. This means I needed to install another small piece of the smallest hose (with 2 more little clamps) to join them together. The other thing this does is put you in the position where you are holding onto the naked little check-valve from the middle of this, and it would be very easy to put it together the wrong way around. I am fairly certain that the airflow through this is supposed to be from right to left - but if you simply cut the ends off (which I had no choice but to do) there is no way through this video or any other resource to tell which way it originally went. No chance yet to test things out. I am doing my valve cover, coil (with boots), and spark-plugs at the same time.
Amazing looking install. Have a 2014 Chevy Cruze. Several valve cover replacements. I’m not a mechanic but want to implement this fix. Is it possible to explain to a mechanic that I want this done, or how? At a loss because I don’t have the skills to do it myself. Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I'm about to install your fix on my Sonic now. I noticed my hose didn't have a rubber or plastic o ring. Do you know what size those are so I can get new ones?
How long after you finish the installation you can ignite and use the car? Asking because of the epoxy glue. I will be taking my car to a garage for the installation of the kit. Will it be ok to use it right after? Thank you :)
Dan, did one of these. Now they're flooding in. Just had a Buick enclave come in, I'm getting oil dipstick whistling like the Cruze just did. 60k miles. Cars running fine. Valve covers still fine. But check engine light is coming on randomly the code was for catalytic converter. Do you think this PCV is linked to this code?
@@dlmgtar it may be related. P0420 usually comes on when the catalytic converter is on its way out which will happen when the intake manifold check valve failure causes elevated oil consumption.
I can see on the cruze and buick u got more space to set up the plug and see how is going but on sonic the area is a little bit tight But ill try . Thanks for the video already ordered the kit
What about the folks without a quick connect at the evap? Kit should probably consider that and add a short piece of hose and 2 extra clamps, aside from that good stuff
Howdy! I ordered this kit last year and have yet to install it. Would it be smart to install the kit even though I still have the orange nub, and is it easy to pry out?
I just installed a new dorman intake manifold for a second time first one lasted 5 years. Was thinking on doing this but obviously the nipple is still there cause its new. Do you think this kit will still work with the nipple still in there
@@eddie3500 yes but you’d need to remove the intake manifold, break the nipple off, and use a screw and washer to plug it up the way it’s done on the v1 or v2.1 kits.
I've been having oil leaks around the front of the valve cover for awhile now and when doing highway driving up steep hills where I'm in boost it sprays oil all over the inside of the hood and on top of the air box. I assume it's pushing past the dipstick tube seal and spraying out there. Then one day a few weeks ago i was driving and the engine just started stumbling and blew a cloud of bluish white smoke out the exhaust. I pulled into work and parked and the stumble and smoke cleared up. About 8 hours later after work I drove home and all was good until just before getting home (about 15 minutes) and it did the stumble/smoke thing again. Haven't driven it in a few weeks now but start it from time to time and it will let out a bit of smoke on startup and once the startup idle drops it clears up. Too afraid to drive it to test anything further. I had assumed it was the valve cover and was going to just replace that but now I'm wondering if I should check if the PCV valve is gone. If it is and I install the fix kit I'm assuming I should also replace the valve cover anyway? The diaphragm isn't whistling and I don't get any engine codes.
@@AndreiDPop I will also note that I drove it with the oil leak/spray under the hood for well over a year and it still ran and drove fine up until a week or 2 before the stumble/smoke issue when it started idling rough and felt like it had lost a little power. Not quite as peppy as it once was.
@@pjstartv6798 Short of the spraying oil, same symptoms on my Cruze. Checked for the orange in intake manifold and its gone. The check engine light comes and goes but the car has been low on power for me since the first time it showed up.
@@AndreiDPop So I pulled the tube off of the PCV check valve opening (snapped that peanut brittle in the process) and I had a really hard time telling but I'm about 98% sure the check valve is gone. The opening of the tube and the opening where the check valves resides were both coated in oil as well so that made it harder to tell. I didn't have any q-tips to get down in there and clean it but the fact that there was oil coating the inside is a fairly good indicator that something's wrong. I'm definitely going to have to do some cleaning before I can install the fix kit, new camshaft cover, and plugs.
I just ordered the cruzekit v3.4 + GM 1.4L turbo pcv fix/ upgrade kit and as im following directions to the video i noticed that my purge valve is not a quick release. Can you please direct me to a video or detailed instructions as to how I go about this issue. Thank you
nothing really. The intake manifold pcv chamber is quite large and the plug won't block flow, and the plug has nowhere to go since it can't travel up the pcv pipe.
So i got lucky and and cursed last year, bought a 14 cruze with 31,000 miles and it came with a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty, right now im having the turbo replaced, thermostat and housing, water pump, intercooler, all the seals and gaskets, all no charge to me, the warranty company is picking up the cost, i get my car back tomorrow from the dealership and i already purchased a new manifold and valve cover i want to replace myself because i wanted to install this kit, i didnt realize i didnt need to buy new. Since i already have it im still going to install it but how I do it with a new manifold? Do i have to remove the orange plug? Any cruze install videos?
I don’t have a video on it but you can just break the tip off the check valve and poke it through on the other end. Shake the flap out. Easy to do with the manifold off the car.
I just installed this kit and the valve cover last night on my 2012 cruze. This morning I started it up and went for a drive. The valve cover pcv valve is whistling more than the original one! The replacement valve cover I used was a NOVAPARTS. I know you don't address the valve cover, but thought you might have some quick advice.
I’m not familiar with these motors and there issue but narrowed rough idle down to pcv issue, my car has this fix on it, is it supposed to be sucking air through the diagram port on top of valve cover at idle?
@@seannorris8893 not supposed to be happening. The valve cover can still fail, but it will typically last longer with this kit on. You’ll need to replace the valve cover. I strongly recommend only OEM valve covers. I have them available on the cruzekits site as well if you need one quickly or can’t find one locally. Price is about the same after shipping as you’d pay at a dealer.
@@AndreiDPop yep right after I messaged this I learned what it should and shouldn’t do lol, I work on every make and model basically, I doubt this will be the last I come across glad it wasn’t a hard diag
@@seannorris8893 yeah these engines have a lot of garbage bolted to them but fortunately most issues are cheap to fix. I’m glad it’s a simple solution. They run really nicely when they run well.
@@AndreiDPop most definitely, this owner had ls7 coils and upgraded injectors, and a tune, also intake and turbo bolt ons, he removed everything trying to figure it out😂 he’s also the one that installed this pcv kit
My 2014 Cruze is throwing P0171, P0299, and P0420. This seems to be the fix for at least two of them. Any idea if there is a downstream effects of a deteriorating pcv system causing P0420?
If the intake manifold check valve failure is neglected for a long time, the increased oil consumption can cause the catalytic converter to fail, so they are related. Sometimes the code goes away after installing the kit, but it’s not guaranteed.
@@AndreiDPop Awesome dude. Appreciate it. I just placed an order for V3 and the cover. Side question: My exterior drive side mirror will move down and left with the door control but not up or right … any idea what I need to replace? I don’t know if it’s the inside door control or the mirror motor.
Is it possible for those check valves in the kit to be bad out of the bag? I installed the fix kit, replaced the camshaft cover with a GM one, and changed the plugs. Now the car is idling poorly and "bucking" while blowing bluish white smoke out the exhaust as it bucks. The exhaust gives off a burnt smell. The oil isn't milky and it doesn't appear to be losing coolant.
I’ve never heard of one being bad right out of the bag but anything is possible. Pull the check valve and try blowing through it both ways. If it only flows one way, make sure it’s flowing away from the T fitting as shown in the video. Did you do a compression test?
Will it affect performance if the Y fitting between the air intake manifold and the vapor canister purge valve is connected at the straight part and the angled portion connects back to the thinner hose connecting back to the PCV valve hose portion?
Yes. You have the Y fitting with the curvature/angled side connecting to make space for the thinner hose connection to the straight Portion of the Y fitting.
If the thinner hose connects to the angled/curvature portion of the Y fitting and the other 2 points connect to the straight Portion of the Y fitting. Will this affect any type of performance of the kit?
@@zzzbunk you’ll need to install the Y fitting where I have it positioned. Moving it upstream of the check valve on the evap purge valve will cause that check valve to get dirty and may cause it to leak over time.
@@zzzbunk the kit will work but it will cause boost pressure to be forced into the EVAP system which will cause a whole lot of issues. I strongly recommend not deviating from the design I showed in this video.
Hi! I want to install this kit in my 14 Cruze preventively before my intake check valve breaks. My question is, how do you recommend that i remove it from the itanke manifold? Thanks.
@@JC-cf4rs you install it in the same location. Between the terminal and the check valve. The install is the same, the only difference is you’ll have to remove the whole evap purge valve assembly instead of just the end of it.
@@kfhkfh7530 more oil leaks, reduced fuel economy, more oil consumption. Bottom line is the intake produced -8psi of vacuum max. Between about -0.5 and -8 psi of manifold vacuum, the manifold will apply vacuum to the crankcase which will aid the low tension piston rings in producing an optimal seal to the cylinder walls and thereby minimizing oil consumption and maximizing fuel efficiency. If you have a check valve with a crack pressure of 2.9psi, then you’re basically not going to have crankcase vacuum when the manifold is vacuum is between -0.5 and -3.4psi because the manifold has to overcome the threshold for the check valve to open. It just so happens that this is the range the manifold will be in during cruising and normal driving. So the check valve would only open during deceleration and idle. This is why crack pressure is very important. The PCV fix kit uses check valves of the absolute lowest possible crack pressure to ensure that the engine continues to operate optimally without any drawbacks. You might think this doesn’t make a difference but over the course of a year, the additional cost of fuel adds up. If you’re going to make your own fix for the PCV system, do it right so it doesn’t cost you money down the road in most fuel economy and additional oil consumption.
Dre Dan. I already ordered the kit plus the tools and some spare check valves. Two days later my son came back from out of town with his 2019 Buick Encore with 42,000 Kim’s ( about 26,000 miles ). I swear the engine is even smaller than it appears in this video. That first peanut brittle hose you remove is there but the last few inches before where it connects to the turbo intake seems like it has another bend in it??? Have you or anyone else installed this kit on a 2019 Encore? ( I assume a 2018 is probably the same ). I also decided to not order the oil catch can. Is this something I should have ordered as well and if it is, can it be easily added in later after the kit is already installed. I’ve talked to 3 different 1.4 litre Turbo owners in the past week all of them were 2014 or 2015 vehicles ( one Trax and one Sonic and a Cruze ) the Sonic has 100,000 miles on it. They all said they love the car and have had no issues besides regular maintenance.
Now i wouldnt think a 19 has the same motor but i know nothing in that department huge age gap for one motot my sisters 11 cruze has the luv on the cruzekit website itself they have a video and that one worked better for me
@@awesomebro6679same motor it’s also a 1.4 litre Luv engine. I would have thought that after having 5he she issues on the different models with this engine for over 8 years that GMwould have upgraded the parts that fail. I read somewhere that GM warranties the necessary repairs for an extension to 7 years??? but have never received an6 response from the dealership when I asked. An intake manifold and a valve cover here in Canada is over $350!!!! GM should have stood behind their lemon engine.
I didnt give myself enough time before the weekend to order my fix kit so i replaced the intake manifold with a dorman. Is it worth installing the fix kit on the OEM intake instead of the supposedly updated Dorman?
I would for sure. Mainly because I’ve had issues reported with the Dorman manifold with the check valve cracking in the back. If you have the OEM manifold off, you could just modify that and swap it in. Could get it ported too at that point and pick up some free power.
That's what i was thinking, you're not the first one to warn me about the dorman, but i also did the headgasket and wasnt going to wait on it, wife was getting impatient haha. Luckily that job went well and i didnt have to tell her it needed a new motor, caught it just in time before it started overheating and making an oil/coolant smoothie. But ill order 2 kits modify the 2 oems i got and get my money back on the dormans. We have 2 traxs in the household all have had the same issues minus headgasket on the 1. Struggling to keep em going, i love these 1.4s.(not)@@AndreiDPop
@@squarebodyseth5986 they’re not too bad of engines if you know how to work on them but I know what you mean. But he’s I’ve heard some pretty awful things about dorman, some of which were from prior engineers that worked at dorman. Enough for me to stay away from them and not trust anything they make.
Ordered at 9pm UK time on 16/11 it arrived 21/11 @1pm 😮 amazing service. Fitted today very easy to install with these videos you've made just waiting 24hrs to cure now and hopefully all is good. Installed new rocker cover as well as it was leaking oil. Thanks for everything.
Just a quick question how will I know when it's ready to replace the check valve supplied with the kit? Is there any symptoms to watch out for or is it just simple check engine light?
Thanks for the great video guide! I have the same error code P0171 on my Opel Mokka 1.4 turbo, engine code A14NET. Is the PCV the same as in the Chevy Cruze engine? Thanks in advance 🙂
Procrastination has Fall on the way, temperatures dropping and my V3.4 kit still in the bag. I found the routing of the peanut brittle hose to be slightly different on my 2019 Buick Encore than it is on the one you did in one of your videos. The inlet connection to the turbo end has a couple extra plastic 45 degree pieces and the connection to the turbo inlet is further down. I’m wondering if I should have taken your option of an oil catch can now? Is the catch can really necessary or does your basic V3.4 kit work well on its own? Twice last winter, after a 90 mile drive on wet slushy roads followed by a really cold evening and night my son got engine check lights. In both cases, the vehicle didn’t seem to run any worse and two days later after the outside temperature warmed up a bit the engine check light went off.
@@Zeek800 are you sure it’s the pcv pipe you’re looking at and not the coolant hose? Send me a picture on the cruzekits.com chat box and I can tell you for sure what’s going on.
@@Zeek800 also I don’t use a catch can and don’t really feel there’s a benefit to doing so on these engines. At least not the cans currently available. I’m working on an alternate version but I don’t think it’s necessary. It could cause a lot of issues with condensation freezing in the winter.
@@AndreiDPop it’s the corrugated type plastic hose. I just went out and looked at the engine again after posting this. It comes from the PCV location in the intake and goes into the intake tube that runs from the air box into the turbo. I was mistaken, the plastic peanut brittle tube goes into the turbo inlet tube higher up ( not right at where the air intake connects to the turbo ). The corrugated peanut brittle tube leaves the PCV location behind the valve cover goes around the valve cover on the passenger side of the engine and about 10 inches later enters a hard plastic “ elbow” then more peanut brittle for about 4 inches ( running straight across the front of the valve cover for 4 inches ) takes another 45 degree turn via another hard plastic “ elbow ) and then another very short ( maybe 2 inches? ) section of peanut brittle and then goes into the air intake about 9 or 10 inches above the turbo via the 2nd PCV valve . I’ll ask my son or wife to take a picture as I am not a computer wiz. I think I have enough of the rubber hose from your kit ( V3.4 ) but would need 4 clamps. ( regular hose clamps are crap they loosen up over time and don’t “ look right “ unlike the ones from your kit ). Will the JB Weld still harden properly in temperatures that are closer to 35-45 degrees?
@@Zeek800 send me a picture please on the chat box on the cruzekits site so I can better see what you’re talking about. The epoxy will cure but it may take a bit longer. Allow minimum of 24 hours.
My 2014 Cruze as failed the diaphragm in the valve cover and I suspect that the intake manifold check valve has failed as well. If this kit permanently plugs the intake manifold check valve holes, what is the purpose of the hose that connects to the intake manifold at that port? Isn't that port effectively sealed off after the plug is installed? Second question. Some of the posts talk about the lower check valve (at the turbo) being possibly malfunctioning as well. I can test mine (once I get it off the car) by blowing and sucking on the hose attachment area to see if it flows in the blow direction but seals off in the sucking direction, correct? If is NOT functioning correctly, is there a replacement part just for that? I don't see it on your CruzekKit website. Thank you.
The kit plugs the check valve holes that used to house a check valve separating the PCV system from the intake system. However, the crankcase is still producing blowby gas, and that needs somewhere to go, so you still need to be able to vent that out somewhere at a minimum. The check valve at the turbo inlet terminal is usually pretty reliable, but if it needs to be replaced, you'll need to scavenge it off of a new PCV pipe. I've tried developing a replacement for that and it's possible but it wouldn't cost much less than just buying a new PCV pipe. One thing I have done, however, is drill out the old check valve in the PCV pipe terminal and added a zero-crack pressure inline check valve. Those should run about $25-$40 if you can find a good one.
Hello! I have an Opel Astra j 1,4 turbo, engine B14 NET. I got a V3.4+pcv kit, but I didn't install it because the valve is still in its place. Could I do anything for installing that kit whitout intake manifold removal? Thank you! Domnule Andrei, am dedus că pot fi înțeles și dacă mă exprim în limba română. Am primit kitul comandat și aș dori să-l instalez preventiv, chiar dacă membrana din galeria de admisie încă nu a cedat. Există vreo modalitate de a instala acest kit fără a demonta galeria de admisie? Motor B14NET. Mulțumesc!
Hello, and thanks for the message. I can read Romanian but was never taught how to write it. I answered this question in our FAQ page. Have a look and let me know if you need any additional help. cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
Please help me out, if the orange nipple thing on the manifold is still present, i should replace the lines with the kit? What about if the orange nipple is not showing? Still replace with the kit? And replace the manifold?
@@jjsanchez2290 if the orange nipple is missing, you should install the kit as instructed in the video. If it’s still there, you can choose to install the kit as preventive maintenance. We have more info on that in our FAQ. cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions The whole point of the kit is so you don’t have to replace the manifold.
Great video, god I hate this car. My 2014 Cruze has codes: p0420 and p2227. I haven’t found an obvious leak, I took off the valve cover and plugged the outlet with my finger and it was fine. Only thing is I take out dip stick and engine starts to sputter. Do you think this kit will fix these codes? My mechanic just said it’s a bad cat but I don’t think so. Any response would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
So I was finally able to get a new MAP sensor and it didn’t change anything. I ran obd2 with a better scan tool and it’s giving me a p0106. Change valve cover, pvc valve cover. I guess that will be my next step. Still wondering if the kit will fix? I’m literally just trying to fix it good enough to not have codes and sell it. It’s gotta pass smog too so that’s another thing I gotta deal with. But like I said before: im pretty sure there’s nothing wrong with CAT. Anyways…
Please help, at 4:43 the little attachment you’re removing. What’s it called? The little hooks the grab onto the the turbo housing are broken so it won’t snap back on
Im having all of these issues on my car, but ive checked down in the intake and still have the little orage nub still in there. I boight your kit a long time ago as a preemptive measure but never got to installing it.
You need to link up to a vacuum source. The intake manifold is a vacuum source, and the EVAP line (the section of it downstream of the check valve) is an extension of that. You need two check valves on this PCV system.
@@AndreiDPop thanks for the answer ....but is still dont get it ... we basicaly move the checkvalve from intake manifold to a hose , right? on stock setting how is working and why (or where is the connection between them?) there is no connection between them ?
@ on the stock setting, you have a check valve between the intake vacuum side and the pcv system. That check valve is prone to multiple types of failure at a 100% failure rate. The pcv fix kit plugs up the hole where that check valve is or was, and replaces it with an external check valve that can be serviced without the need for a manifold removal. The pcv fix kit re-establishes a check valve between the intake vacuum side and the pcv system.
@@AndreiDPop Hello, what kind of problem will it cause if the check valve of the crank ventilation hose you removed is defective? Only the check valve of that hose in my car is defective. If the check valve in that hose is defective, will the turbo give a low pressure error?
I installed this kit on my 2012 Cruze maybe 30,000 miles ago. Decided to replace the check valve as routine maintenance because I ordered a couple extra. About 5,000 miles later I’m seeing evidence of oil residue under throttle body. Do you think the new check valve I put on is bad?
Not sure. You can test it by pulling it out (let the hoses get hot first) and blowing through it both ways. Throttle body clamp isn’t tight enough either way. It would be quite unusual for the valve to have failed that soon.
Merhaba dostum. Turuncu valf yerinde mevcut. Fırça ile zımparalanınca Turuncu valf motor içerisine düşecek. Plastik valf ateşte yanacak. Motora Zarar verir mi? Manifold üzerinden Turuncu valfi nasıl sökebilirim?
@ pcv orifice is under the valve cover on the Gen2. They went back to the older style design. Cheap oils will cause that to clog and cause crankcase pressure and oil consumption so make sure you’re using the best oil you can. I highly recommend AMSOIL signature series in the gen2.
@AndreiDPop using a 20k full synthetic by Mobil 1, I don't go past the change oil light and when I get to 25% or so I normally add more oil. To be safe until I change it at 0
@ that oil is known to shear in viscosity pretty fast but it’s probably going to keep oxidation under control decently well. I don’t have much faith in Mobil 1 products after what I’ve seen but you should be fine.
So im curious Andrei as you stated early in the video...the factory pcv system will cause the oil pan to leak as well? Ive only ever heard of the valve cover and possibly the crank seal due to the faulty pcv. Also, i have a dorman manifold on my car that has about 6k miles on it. Im thinking of ordering the kit because my oil pan is always covered in oil but the cooler seals and turbo lines and valve cover are all oem and new. And if the kit fixes the oil pan leaks too I'll get it ordered, but what needs to be done differently on the dorman manifold? I have the old manifold off my wife's 12 Eco, but if i can prevent removing the manifold i will
@@thagerdorn2009 technically when you pressurize the crankcase, anything with a seal or gasket can leak that wasn’t intended to. Dorman manifold has to be removed since the check valve is further back, and a screw and washer plug has to be used, which I can include free of charge if you can leave a note in the cart before checkout.
@@AndreiDPop how does the screw and washer plug work? Does it make sense to install the fix kit on my newer dorman manifold or just take my wife's old one and do it on that? And it would have been nice for someone on the forum to tell me that all the crankcase pressure could cause my pan to leak too. Nobody was helpful and everyone said my oil cooler was leaking when it wasn't. So thank you for sharing that info and I bet you that's the issue. While the valve cover is OEM and has 16k miles on it, and the manifold around the same and is a Dorman, it could still be pushing oil out
@@thagerdorn2009 honestly I’d just do it on the old manifold then. I don’t know what the cause of your issue is for sure but you could check this article also: cruzekits.com/blogs/technical-articles/root-causes-of-high-crankcase-pressure
@@AndreiDPop the main issue that drives me nuts is it leaks from somewhere onto the manifold on the far left side of the exhaust manifold looking at the car from the front and then the smell gets inside the car. I never have to add oil between my 3k mile oil changes but the smell is what bothers me and the fact it's only in a little spot on the exhaust manifold. And of course my oil pan is covered. And from what I've noticed it's only under load while driving. I don't beat on the car though.
You can do this preventively or you can wait for the part to fail. You’ll need to pull the pcv pipe off of the intake manifold and look inside for the missing orange nipple. It’s a 100% failure rate part so it will eventually fail, it’s just a matter of when.
@@nizo6673 it comes with some evap purge valve assemblies. Not all. If yours doesn’t have it, just disconnect the evap solenoid and take the whole thing off.
Hi , I have 2012 cruze with 270k kms on it. I have few engines oil leakages , everytime i fix , it start from another place , I changed valve cover once due to pvc failure from valve cover . My question is , is this kit help to increase reliability in terms for leakages ?
Yes. If you haven’t replaced your intake manifold by this point, it’s very likely that it’s causing crankcase pressure which is causing leaks everywhere. This kit should help prevent that.
Will this kit work for the non turbo 1.4 variant? Obviously there will be no need for the pipe going to the turbo as there isn't a turbo so can I still use the kit with a few other tweaks?
@@twade741 blow into there with compressed air and see if it moves. No big deal if you can’t get it out. It won’t go anywhere. Make sure the plug head and screwdriver are thoroughly cleaned with the alcohol wipe before trying again. You can stack two glue dots to get better adhesion especially in cold temperatures.
@@AndreiDPop Thanks for the quick response. My curze just started heavily smoking out of the tailpipe after the car is warmed up really well. I'm only getting some codes from some O2 sensors, which I assume is because of the excess smoke. I'm trying to figure out what is going on. I Installed your kit years ago but I don't remember exactly when or how many miles have been put on the check valve. I'll have to pull it off and see if it's still operating.
Why should I break the orange nipple if its still intact? Wouldn't it be better than the nipple that comes with the kit? And don't tell me to refer to the faq because it isn't answered there. Thanks.
@@ahmedlo1 If it’s intact, you would be breaking it to install the kit as preventive maintenance. If you don’t install the plug, the nipple will eventually fail on its own and then you’ll have to plug it up anyway. Can’t put a plug there if a nipple exists.
@@ahmedlo1 regarding differences between the kits, have you read this page? cruzekits.com/pages/compare-pcv-fix-kit-versions The v1 and v2.1 require removal and drilling of the intake manifold. 95% of people order the v3.4 kit.
So I have a 15 Cruze and the evap purge valve line does not have a quick disconnect like this one. It is all one piece with the lines shrink fit onto it. What do I do? Cut off the plastic lines?
Just take the whole purge valve off and cut the plastic line between the check valve and terminal just like I did in the video. You have an OEM EVAP purge valve which is actually easier to work with.
Hello, can you please reply, I need your help. The orange nipple, that is, the check valve, in the intake manifold of my car is completely missing. I would seal this place without a repair kit (Cruze kits) with any material and epoxy adhesive, and use the original crank ventilation hoses. Is there any problem if I continue to use it? Please reply, it's urgent.
@@PAYASLRF you’ll no longer have vacuum on the crankcase, which will cause more emissions, more oil consumption, more external oil leaks, more oil going through the intercooler and reducing its efficiency, and lower fuel economy. It’s OK to do this as a temporary measure until you get my kit installed but it’s not a good permanent fix because it will cost you more in the long run than my kit would cost to install.
@@AndreiDPop thank you for answer sir,but I'm from turkey and my countrys customs don't let me buy anything from abroad.wish i can buy,but can't.In this case, can you give me advice on what I can do? The new intake manifold is incredibly expensive. Is it okay if I adapt the repair kit you made here and make it?
@@AndreiDPop Mr. Andrei, my crank ventilation hose is not broken and the check valve is working properly. Can I just close the check valve on the intake manifold (it is no longer in place) completely so that it does not get air?
@@PAYASLRF I explained that question. If you do that, then you will not have vacuum on the crankcase. These engines have low tension piston rings that require crankcase vacuum.
@@PAYASLRF adapting the repair kit can be difficult. The check valve has to have an extremely low crack pressure, of less than 0.5PSI. The rubber hose needs to be rated for oil, fuel, and engine emissions, and be able to withstand high levels of vacuum. Fuel injector hose doesn’t work and hydraulic hose nay not either due to exposure to moisture. So you may have some difficulty finding the correct hose.
No, it won’t hurt anything being in there, but if it dropped that easily, something wasn’t right. Make sure the screwdriver and plug head are thoroughly cleaned with the alcohol wipe. Make sure both are dry before applying the glue dot. You can use two glue dots if you’re doing this in cold weather (that should be on the note sheet).
@@Cdaddy78 ah! That makes sense. Yeah the plug really doesn’t have anywhere to go so you won’t have anything to worry about. Could pull it out with some tweezers if you’re concerned with it.
@AndreiDPop appreciate the responses, friend. I think it might have migrated toward the engine side of the intake, as I can't seem to see it at the bottom. Likely a case of remove intake, or move on.
@@Cdaddy78 the inlet to the manifold is only about 1/2” inch in diameter and toward the top of the manifold, so if it just sits there at the bottom indefinitely, it won’t harm anything.
Most people would just hit it with a flathead screwdriver to break it off and install the kit as usual. I’ve never had anyone report any issues from doing that, since it basically causes it to fail in the same manner as it does on its own. You can do it with the manifold still in the car or you can take it out if you want to shake that flap out but it will otherwise just get consumed by the engine.
@AndreiDPop I broke the other end of the tiny hose where the end goes onto nipple fitting. (Which I broke off)! I am attempting to replace the fitting with a part I made up. Basically a brass tube with a grommet fitting on it to seal where it goes into.
Not really. I don’t think it’s necessary. For some high power applications it may be beneficial but using a low volatility oil like AMSOIL signature series would be far more effective in reducing overall oil consumption. I personally don’t run a catch can on my crude.
FYI.... your brush tool to clean out the PCV port doesn't work on a Chevy Sonic with the intake manifold still in the car. The PCV port sits underneath the back hood opening and there's not enough room to fit the tool and drill. I tried angling it but there was just no way. MAYBE if you had a super low profile drill it would work but you'd have to insert the brush into the port and then attach the drill after the brush is already inside the port. I ended up using muscles and spun the brush by hand and then used a whole lot of q-tips and brake cleaner to get it as good as I could. Hopefully that worked good enough.
Hi guys. I have installed the kit and the engine is running smooth. However a code p0171 popped up after that. Is that normal after the kit? Or a have a vacuum leak somewhere? Any suggestions thanks
Question for you, and maybe you don't know.. but I accidentally broke the sensor nipple where it's mounted to the intake manifold on the rear right side of my cruze, it's the one that is sitting on the far right side and directly behind your fuel rail in this video, with the tube coming straight down on it. I am trying to JB weld it back on so that it stays but I'm not sure if it's going to work. Do you have any suggestions for fixing it aside from just replacing the intake manifold? I bought this cruze PCV fix kit and was going to install it today but accidentally broke that sensor while I was working on something else. I dont know if it's worth using the cruze pcv fix kit now or just outright replacing that intake manifold.
So if the manifold check value is still there, would it still be worth installing this mod? I've had the related codes pop up in the past and spent way to much getting it fixed .
Hey, thanks for the question! I answered this in our FAQ: cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Yes! This would be considered a preventive maintenance, or manifold upgrade install. There are two ways to do this. 1. With the manifold still in the car, find a flathead screwdriver, rest it against the nipple protruding in the manifold, and give it a whack with the palm of your hand to break it off. The nipple would remain inside the PCV chamber of the intake manifold and would have nowhere to go. The flap on the back side would eventually be consumed by the engine through one of the cylinders and burned through the exhaust. This is the same manner in which the check valve fails on its own, and no problems have been reported from this approach. 2. You can remove the intake manifold, break the tip off in the same fashion, and shake the flap out afterward. If you have any concerns about the check valve being ingested by the engine and causing any issues, this would be the better option. Doing this also gives you a better opportunity to clean the intake manifold thoroughly and check the PCV port on the cylinder head to make sure it's free of deposits.
P1101 is usually causes by a failed check valve at the turbo inlet (you can try replacing the pcv pipe), a dirty throttle body, or a combination of other issues. Is your intake manifold check valve missing?
My sister ran her Cruze into the ground, so this info doesn't help me anymore. :) Her engine was knocking so she parked her car and it sat for a few months, not knowing what we were going to do with it.. and someone crashed into her parked Cruze and totaled it. hahaha.. Talk about dumb luck. She got paid for full insurance payout, even though the engine was blown.
@@RT-qd8yl funny story. A while back one of the CruzeTalk community guys had an engine that blew cylinder 3. Didn’t have the money to fix it immediately so he parked it on the street in front of his house. A week later some drunk driver plowed into the parked car. Insurance totaled it and paid him top dollar for the car, completely unaware of the blown engine. LOL.
Someone buy this man a beer!! I ordered the 3.4 fix kit and the valve cover all the way from From France. I received everything in barely 5 days, I mounted everything as instructed and the car works great now! Btw customer service was great they went above and beyond to answer all my questions! Thanks !
Thank you! I’m so glad I was able to help.
Im from France too and I have the same issue with my intake manifold. Do you think we can have some troubles with the contole technoque ? Thanks!
@@Buckterflewae I doubt you can get in trouble with the control technique with that, since they don't look into your engine's operation... What you might get into trouble with is your insurance here.. since it might now be considered a modified car.. and if you sell the car to person you may have legal issues if something happens and they say that you modified the car... To be safe just sell the car to a garage that way you dissolve yourself of all responsibilities after the paper work is signed ... That's what I did I sold the car to a garage after, one advice I can give you is to get rid of this car very quick it's trash and will be a head ache going forward ... Débarrasse toi de cette voiture très vite!!
You’re literally in your garage making car parts because the manufacturer couldn’t be bothered to make actual functioning ones in the first place 😅 the fact that we’ve come to this point is crazy lol.
That being said, I’m so thankful you did all this. I went down this same rabbit hole as everyone else and it started with a crack in the turbo body and a low boost code. I don’t let anyone do work on my cars, so I swapped that out myself and everything seemed fine. After about 6 months, the car started running shitty again and here comes a new code for loss of vacuum. Excellent! Lol. That thankfully lead me to you and checking for that rubber nipple, and sure enough the next thing I’m doing is ordering your kit lol. Can’t thank you enough! At out here doing the lords work 😂 cheers!!!
Hey every good business started out in a garage lol!
I’m glad I could help though. Let me know if I could be of service!
Just installed the kit yesterday. Today my 2014 Eco Cruze ran perfectly, I formerly had a couple of serious flat spots as the turbo spun up, and a rough idle. Both issues solved! Thanks for the fantastic product.
@@davidklakovich5109 awesome! So glad to hear. Thanks for the feedback!
This is the answer to my endless quest of figuring out why I keep getting the P0171 code!!! I own 3 Buick Encores and they all have had the same exact parts fail or break. I am the resident expert in repairing this crappy motor and it’s peanut brittle parts. From the valve incorporated into the valve cover to the plastic water outlet and oil coolant line, this motor is very poorly engineered. This kit is freaking awesome ❤❤❤!! It eliminates the need to replace the entire intake due to a plastic valve. The removal of the intake is a major undertaking on this motor. Thanks sooo much for this video!! Very well done and detailed!!!
Thanks for the feedback!!! I agree these are some pretty troublesome motors. Glad you’re able to figure them out for people! Once the common issues are addressed, they’re pretty decent.
I agree these motor design is very shitty but the intake manifold replacement is not that complicated honestly probably gone be changing again in a couple years forsure tho but it's not to bad of a replacement job
@@dharsley9570 why would you keep replacing it if you can just fix it with a pcv fix kit for half the price and not have to waste 2 hours swapping it out?
@AndreiDPop I agree with u I have one myself that I did the pcv kit fix no problems since but I mentioned it wasn't a hard job to do because someone mentioned it was ... I'm not sure what's taking a EXPERIENCED mechanic 2hrs to swap a intake especially on buick encore !
@@dharsley9570 oh yeah an experienced mechanic could knock it out faster for sure. A DIY guy on his first time, definitely closer to 2 hours, assuming he didn’t lose any bolts lol.
Mulțumesc mult pentru acest kit care a ajuns fără nici-o problemă în România . Totul a fost conform descrierii ṣi funcționează perfect după instalare . Recomand tuturor ! Have a nice day !
Cu plăcere! Ma bucur ca kitul functioneaza bine si ca a ajuns fara probleme in Romania. Multumesc pentru comentariu!
Salut!
Ai montat singur kitul sau ai fost la un service?
Salut . Am montat singur acasă pe o Zafira C Tourer 1.4 , este foarte ușor dacă ai puțină îndemânare și urmezi pași din videoclip .
i ordered this kit and it came with everything i needed.
i was able to follow the directions. since they were really easy and took time to explain the steps.
im waiting for the cure time to complete so i can drive the car.
thank you.
Thanks for the review!
I love your videos man. I bought a fix kit off you a couple years ago but the task seemed quite daunting. but watching you do it makes it look easy. Finally going to throw this thing on once i get my new valve cover gasket and coil. for some odd reason my car likes to eat them every 50k miles or so.
50k miles for a valve cover isn’t too bad. Most of the guys with my kit are getting 60k-120k miles between valve cover changes. The install isn’t too bad, just need to wait 15 hours for the epoxy to cure.
I just installed your kit on my daughter's '15 Buick Encore last weekend. Everything went as it should, thanks to your video and taking a couple calls to be sure I had the right parts prior to install and to confirm the valve cover also needed to be replaced to pair up with Cruze kit. P0171 code is now gone and it runs much better! Thanks Andrei!
awesome, thanks for the feedback!
Very detailed instructions, thanks. Just ordered the kit for my 2019 Encore. Will need to wait for things to warm up a bit once it gets here but it looks pretty straight forward.
@@michaeldixon908 thank you!
@ good product and good instruction deserve acknowledgment, you’re welcome.
Nice work! This is quite the improvement over v1 that required removing the intake manifold.
Man I would bet that coming up with this fix then offering it to the world is the biggest pain in your butt lol. I would like to say thank you tho and when my daughter gets her Cruze here next week if there's enough of it left to save I'm gonna order one.
My phone blows up several times a day and on weekends, so sometimes it is a pain lol. Overall I’m just glad to be able to offer a product that benefits people.
Hey man gonna order this and try it Ive had so many issues replacing things on that 2p14 and oileaks. Thank you for doing this.
@@NA-rr7jl glad to help. If you have any questions at all please feel free to ask.
Just to thank you for the kit ,car is working flawless and not oil residue on the inlet of the turbo since i installed
Thanks so much
@@sancheztorres35 that’s great to hear! That’s how it should be.
Just finished installing this kit in a 2015 Trax. Pretty straight forward with a few challenges. Will be posting a video soon. Thank you for the great kit.
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your video too!
@@AndreiDPop Video posted ua-cam.com/video/jtPSkTCMkzI/v-deo.html thanks again for the great kit. 500 miles and counting, working great.
Glad you made an updated vid! The 3.4 kit is still working great on my 13 Cruze. 🤠
That’s great to hear!
Great video! You guys rock! 100% recommend this kit. I changed the valve cover too many times and love this permanent solution.
Only step I did differently was I wrapped the glue drop around the screw driver then pressed the plug onto it so when I took the screwdriver out I took the glue with it. 😉
Make sure, and I should add emphasis on Make Sure that you know the old orange intake diaphragm is not only half missing.
Use a pick, hex key wrench, anything, to verify the port is clear enough to take the entire new plug stem.
My experience: Following the video instruction with a dry fit, my plug still failed to click through the port. (Do not try to click in during a dry fit!) It was ripped from the glue and fell. If only the nipple half of the diaphragm is missing, yet the remaining mass of the diaphragm clings on the other side, it can prevent the new plug from engaging its hook.
This V3.4 PCV Fix by CruzeKits is brilliant ! Ideally if one wants to avoid the problem I came upon; perform this procedure with their original plenum removed from the vehicle, as to prevent the loss of any parts down the PCV journal.
thanks for the feedback. This isn’t an issue we run into too often. Maybe once every 300 kits that ship out which is a fairly low number. The whole idea is to not have to replace the manifold, so having to buy a new manifold drastically increases the cost of the kit.
Yeah my feedback needed a rework to make better sense. Hope all my edits are not getting pushed. Thank you!@@AndreiDPop
Only issue i had was the plastic washer he mentioned you must have to prevent a big vaccum leak...mine was there but attached to the nipple instead of up in the plug...& at re install it wouldn't fit in the plug....i Finally put it in Boiling water for a couple minutes and it went inn....Hope this helps someone....my car was a cruze 1.4
Yeah that little washer can be tricky to snap back in. I’m glad the boiling water worked for you!
At what point in the video are you talking about, I think I have a vacuum leak after installing this kit, I got a check engine light after putting this on. I thought it had something to do with the purge valve part, and I might need to redo that step again, but im not fir sure but I notice a difference in my car that wasn't there before the install.
@@wheretonext3700 most common source of a vacuum leak after installing the kit is a missing o-ring or plastic ring from the pcv pipe manifold terminal. Those can fall out if you’re not careful. .
@AndreiDPop I think I'm missing the plastic ring. I couldn't really see in the video, but when I looked in mines it's just all black with nothing removable . Can I replace it with a black oring? This code is driving me crazy.
@@wheretonext3700 we have replacements on cruzekits.com for that. I don’t know of anything else that will do it. Can you send me a picture of the inside of the terminal on the cruzekits.com chat?
just did this and luckily I had already ordered a new PCV Hose for this car months earlier. Lucky I did because the valve in the bottom part.( near the turbo) eas completely gone. When you take that hose off if you can blow air from that bottom part then the valve is missing. On the new one when you look in that bottom part of that hose connector, you can clearly see the orange valve. You can actually suck through but you shouldn’t be able to blow through it.
I simply took the new PCV hose. I got and cut the ends of it off to use instead of the old one. Not expensive at all on eBay or wherever anyways, I think this is something important people should know. If you did it without replacing the bottom part of that hose then you are probably missing that valve also. Should be easily remedied and replaced.
This quick fix really does solve the problem removed the P0171 code (Permanent) system to lean .2012 Chevy Cruze 1.4 turbo idle’s smoother and runs better!!! 180$ gets you the kit and a new OEM camshaft valve cover one happy customer!!!!
I so want to try this but I just lack the confidence in myself. I may just order this kit so I have it available for future use.
Quick question to the designer of this wonderful kit😊. If this Pcv valve has failed...would it cause engine to smoke once engine has warmed up? On our vehicle, there is huge suction effect on the inlet manifold hole while engine is idling. We have been told that crankcase fumes should be coming out, but instead theres a heavy suction??? We have fitted new turbo, so we know its not the turbo that is causing engine to smoke when hot. Many thanks
I installed this kit on my '15 Cruze a year ago. Great instructions and it runs fine. We had to replace the EVAP purge valve this week, but it was a simple swap with the hose clamps and the way this kit is designed. My question is, should the EVAP purge valve have gone this soon or should we be looking for something else happening. It seems to run fine with the new valve so I we are up and running again. DIYers like myself really appreciate videos like this. Thank you so much!
The evap purge valve does fail quite often on these cars. The aftermarket options are worse than the OEM purge valve.
I just put this kit onto my 2012 Cruze Eco... Everything went 'okay', but - on that other check-valve (the smaller system you pull apart and install the small Y-pipe into... The connection on the left side of that was just a shrunk-wrap between the 2 nipples. This means I needed to install another small piece of the smallest hose (with 2 more little clamps) to join them together. The other thing this does is put you in the position where you are holding onto the naked little check-valve from the middle of this, and it would be very easy to put it together the wrong way around. I am fairly certain that the airflow through this is supposed to be from right to left - but if you simply cut the ends off (which I had no choice but to do) there is no way through this video or any other resource to tell which way it originally went.
No chance yet to test things out. I am doing my valve cover, coil (with boots), and spark-plugs at the same time.
Amazing looking install. Have a 2014 Chevy Cruze. Several valve cover replacements. I’m not a mechanic but want to implement this fix. Is it possible to explain to a mechanic that I want this done, or how? At a loss because I don’t have the skills to do it myself. Thanks!
Just have the mechanic look over this video. It’s very easy to do.
Thanks for the video! I'm about to install your fix on my Sonic now. I noticed my hose didn't have a rubber or plastic o ring. Do you know what size those are so I can get new ones?
The plastic ring is available as a replacement on cruzekits.com. The rubber o-ring is 2.6mm thick x 22mm outer diameter.
@@AndreiDPop Awesome, thanks!
Ordered my kit last Friday, arrived today on express shipping to the UK, great service 👍
As an update, i have completed the fitting of the kit on an Astra 1.4 turbo, car running better than before brillant job 👍
So you are unable to drive until the epoxy has cured after 15hrs?
Don’t even start the car before the 15 hours is up
How long after you finish the installation you can ignite and use the car? Asking because of the epoxy glue. I will be taking my car to a garage for the installation of the kit. Will it be ok to use it right after? Thank you :)
@@AlinyanArt follow the instructions on the epoxy. In colder weather I recommend 24 hours.
Dan, did one of these. Now they're flooding in. Just had a Buick enclave come in, I'm getting oil dipstick whistling like the Cruze just did. 60k miles. Cars running fine. Valve covers still fine. But check engine light is coming on randomly the code was for catalytic converter. Do you think this PCV is linked to this code?
@@dlmgtar it may be related. P0420 usually comes on when the catalytic converter is on its way out which will happen when the intake manifold check valve failure causes elevated oil consumption.
@@AndreiDPop thanks again Dan!
I can see on the cruze and buick u got more space to set up the plug and see how is going but on sonic the area is a little bit tight
But ill try . Thanks for the video already ordered the kit
@@sancheztorres35 it helps on the sonic to remove the cowl. It’s not much work but gives you a ton more space to work in.
Is this the same procedure on 2017 cruze 1.4 ? Or the intake is diferent or the pcv is not like that?
@@sancheztorres35 no, the kit doesn’t apply to the gen2 Cruze.
@@AndreiDPop ok thanks
@@AndreiDPopsorry to bother you is any way to set up the oem wste gate actuator ? How please thanks
I’m not seeing the screwdriver and brush kit you were using. Will you be putting these back on your site?
@@antoniomarc7174 they’re in the options for the v3.4 kit under “install tools.”
@ oh Thank You I see it now.
What about the folks without a quick connect at the evap? Kit should probably consider that and add a short piece of hose and 2 extra clamps, aside from that good stuff
@@vincentb123456 just remove the whole evap purge valve assembly and splice in the same spot.
Howdy! I ordered this kit last year and have yet to install it. Would it be smart to install the kit even though I still have the orange nub, and is it easy to pry out?
@@ascheme9705 check out our FAQ for a better explanation of this.
cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
@@AndreiDPop Thank you!
I just installed a new dorman intake manifold for a second time first one lasted 5 years. Was thinking on doing this but obviously the nipple is still there cause its new. Do you think this kit will still work with the nipple still in there
@@eddie3500 yes but you’d need to remove the intake manifold, break the nipple off, and use a screw and washer to plug it up the way it’s done on the v1 or v2.1 kits.
I've been having oil leaks around the front of the valve cover for awhile now and when doing highway driving up steep hills where I'm in boost it sprays oil all over the inside of the hood and on top of the air box. I assume it's pushing past the dipstick tube seal and spraying out there. Then one day a few weeks ago i was driving and the engine just started stumbling and blew a cloud of bluish white smoke out the exhaust. I pulled into work and parked and the stumble and smoke cleared up. About 8 hours later after work I drove home and all was good until just before getting home (about 15 minutes) and it did the stumble/smoke thing again. Haven't driven it in a few weeks now but start it from time to time and it will let out a bit of smoke on startup and once the startup idle drops it clears up. Too afraid to drive it to test anything further. I had assumed it was the valve cover and was going to just replace that but now I'm wondering if I should check if the PCV valve is gone. If it is and I install the fix kit I'm assuming I should also replace the valve cover anyway? The diaphragm isn't whistling and I don't get any engine codes.
Is this an OEM valve cover or aftermarket? Check for the intake manifold check valve and let me know what you find.
@@AndreiDPop It's all OEM. Engine has about 91k miles on it. I'll check to see if the valve is still there this weekend, weather permitting.
@@AndreiDPop I will also note that I drove it with the oil leak/spray under the hood for well over a year and it still ran and drove fine up until a week or 2 before the stumble/smoke issue when it started idling rough and felt like it had lost a little power. Not quite as peppy as it once was.
@@pjstartv6798 Short of the spraying oil, same symptoms on my Cruze. Checked for the orange in intake manifold and its gone. The check engine light comes and goes but the car has been low on power for me since the first time it showed up.
@@AndreiDPop So I pulled the tube off of the PCV check valve opening (snapped that peanut brittle in the process) and I had a really hard time telling but I'm about 98% sure the check valve is gone. The opening of the tube and the opening where the check valves resides were both coated in oil as well so that made it harder to tell. I didn't have any q-tips to get down in there and clean it but the fact that there was oil coating the inside is a fairly good indicator that something's wrong. I'm definitely going to have to do some cleaning before I can install the fix kit, new camshaft cover, and plugs.
I just ordered the cruzekit v3.4 + GM 1.4L turbo pcv fix/ upgrade kit and as im following directions to the video i noticed that my purge valve is not a quick release. Can you please direct me to a video or detailed instructions as to how I go about this issue. Thank you
@@krystalann1000 in that case you can simply disconnect the entire purge valve assembly and modify only the portion shown in the video.
Thank you
@@AndreiDPop
what happens if you drop a plug down the hole? first one fell off. second one i got perfect
nothing really. The intake manifold pcv chamber is quite large and the plug won't block flow, and the plug has nowhere to go since it can't travel up the pcv pipe.
So i got lucky and and cursed last year, bought a 14 cruze with 31,000 miles and it came with a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty, right now im having the turbo replaced, thermostat and housing, water pump, intercooler, all the seals and gaskets, all no charge to me, the warranty company is picking up the cost, i get my car back tomorrow from the dealership and i already purchased a new manifold and valve cover i want to replace myself because i wanted to install this kit, i didnt realize i didnt need to buy new. Since i already have it im still going to install it but how I do it with a new manifold? Do i have to remove the orange plug? Any cruze install videos?
I don’t have a video on it but you can just break the tip off the check valve and poke it through on the other end. Shake the flap out. Easy to do with the manifold off the car.
What if u don’t have the wire spin brush. What’s another way to clean it
Old toothbrush and some patience. Or a metal brush if you have a small enough one. Worst case you can pull the manifold.
@@AndreiDPop thanks for the quick feedback
I just installed this kit and the valve cover last night on my 2012 cruze. This morning I started it up and went for a drive. The valve cover pcv valve is whistling more than the original one! The replacement valve cover I used was a NOVAPARTS. I know you don't address the valve cover, but thought you might have some quick advice.
valve cover is defective. As I tell everyone, use OEM valve covers only!
@@AndreiDPopwhere do you prefer to get your OEM valve covers?
@@BankShotBoBo I actually offer them for sale on the cruzekits site.
@@AndreiDPop well, that makes it easy!
Will this solve the leaking on pass side All over, can’t tell where it’s coming from. I was reading maybe over pressure crankcase.
It’s possible yes. I wouldn’t be able to say for certain since I haven’t personally diagnosed your car.
I’m not familiar with these motors and there issue but narrowed rough idle down to pcv issue, my car has this fix on it, is it supposed to be sucking air through the diagram port on top of valve cover at idle?
@@seannorris8893 not supposed to be happening. The valve cover can still fail, but it will typically last longer with this kit on. You’ll need to replace the valve cover.
I strongly recommend only OEM valve covers. I have them available on the cruzekits site as well if you need one quickly or can’t find one locally. Price is about the same after shipping as you’d pay at a dealer.
@@AndreiDPop yep right after I messaged this I learned what it should and shouldn’t do lol, I work on every make and model basically, I doubt this will be the last I come across glad it wasn’t a hard diag
@@seannorris8893 yeah these engines have a lot of garbage bolted to them but fortunately most issues are cheap to fix. I’m glad it’s a simple solution. They run really nicely when they run well.
@@AndreiDPop most definitely, this owner had ls7 coils and upgraded injectors, and a tune, also intake and turbo bolt ons, he removed everything trying to figure it out😂 he’s also the one that installed this pcv kit
My 2014 Cruze is throwing P0171, P0299, and P0420. This seems to be the fix for at least two of them. Any idea if there is a downstream effects of a deteriorating pcv system causing P0420?
If the intake manifold check valve failure is neglected for a long time, the increased oil consumption can cause the catalytic converter to fail, so they are related. Sometimes the code goes away after installing the kit, but it’s not guaranteed.
@@AndreiDPop Awesome dude. Appreciate it. I just placed an order for V3 and the cover.
Side question: My exterior drive side mirror will move down and left with the door control but not up or right … any idea what I need to replace? I don’t know if it’s the inside door control or the mirror motor.
@@BankShotBoBodid this solve your codes?
Is it possible for those check valves in the kit to be bad out of the bag? I installed the fix kit, replaced the camshaft cover with a GM one, and changed the plugs. Now the car is idling poorly and "bucking" while blowing bluish white smoke out the exhaust as it bucks. The exhaust gives off a burnt smell. The oil isn't milky and it doesn't appear to be losing coolant.
I’ve never heard of one being bad right out of the bag but anything is possible. Pull the check valve and try blowing through it both ways. If it only flows one way, make sure it’s flowing away from the T fitting as shown in the video.
Did you do a compression test?
Will it affect performance if the Y fitting between the air intake manifold and the vapor canister purge valve is connected at the straight part and the angled portion connects back to the thinner hose connecting back to the PCV valve hose portion?
By the straight part, you mean connecting the Y fitting upstream of the check valve on the EVAP solenoid assembly?
Yes. You have the Y fitting with the curvature/angled side connecting to make space for the thinner hose connection to the straight Portion of the Y fitting.
If the thinner hose connects to the angled/curvature portion of the Y fitting and the other 2 points connect to the straight Portion of the Y fitting. Will this affect any type of performance of the kit?
@@zzzbunk you’ll need to install the Y fitting where I have it positioned. Moving it upstream of the check valve on the evap purge valve will cause that check valve to get dirty and may cause it to leak over time.
@@zzzbunk the kit will work but it will cause boost pressure to be forced into the EVAP system which will cause a whole lot of issues. I strongly recommend not deviating from the design I showed in this video.
Hi! I want to install this kit in my 14 Cruze preventively before my intake check valve breaks. My question is, how do you recommend that i remove it from the itanke manifold?
Thanks.
My purge valve doesn’t have the quick disconnect. Where do I cut and insert the final piece with the three-way barbs!?
@@JC-cf4rs you install it in the same location. Between the terminal and the check valve. The install is the same, the only difference is you’ll have to remove the whole evap purge valve assembly instead of just the end of it.
How do I remove the orange check valve if it's still there?
You can give it a whack with a flathead screwdriver.
Hey Andrei, do you think a 2.9psi cracking pressure check valve will be ok to use?
No, that is much too high. The one in the kit I offer is 0.3PSI. It should not be more than 0.5psi.
@@AndreiDPop what will/could happen if the check valve pressure is too high?
@@kfhkfh7530 more oil leaks, reduced fuel economy, more oil consumption.
Bottom line is the intake produced -8psi of vacuum max. Between about -0.5 and -8 psi of manifold vacuum, the manifold will apply vacuum to the crankcase which will aid the low tension piston rings in producing an optimal seal to the cylinder walls and thereby minimizing oil consumption and maximizing fuel efficiency. If you have a check valve with a crack pressure of 2.9psi, then you’re basically not going to have crankcase vacuum when the manifold is vacuum is between -0.5 and -3.4psi because the manifold has to overcome the threshold for the check valve to open.
It just so happens that this is the range the manifold will be in during cruising and normal driving. So the check valve would only open during deceleration and idle.
This is why crack pressure is very important. The PCV fix kit uses check valves of the absolute lowest possible crack pressure to ensure that the engine continues to operate optimally without any drawbacks.
You might think this doesn’t make a difference but over the course of a year, the additional cost of fuel adds up. If you’re going to make your own fix for the PCV system, do it right so it doesn’t cost you money down the road in most fuel economy and additional oil consumption.
Dre Dan. I already ordered the kit plus the tools and some spare check valves. Two days later my son came back from out of town with his 2019 Buick Encore with 42,000 Kim’s ( about 26,000 miles ). I swear the engine is even smaller than it appears in this video. That first peanut brittle hose you remove is there but the last few inches before where it connects to the turbo intake seems like it has another bend in it??? Have you or anyone else installed this kit on a 2019 Encore? ( I assume a 2018 is probably the same ). I also decided to not order the oil catch can. Is this something I should have ordered as well and if it is, can it be easily added in later after the kit is already installed. I’ve talked to 3 different 1.4 litre Turbo owners in the past week all of them were 2014 or 2015 vehicles ( one Trax and one Sonic and a Cruze ) the Sonic has 100,000 miles on it. They all said they love the car and have had no issues besides regular maintenance.
Now i wouldnt think a 19 has the same motor but i know nothing in that department huge age gap for one motot my sisters 11 cruze has the luv on the cruzekit website itself they have a video and that one worked better for me
@@awesomebro6679same motor it’s also a 1.4 litre Luv engine. I would have thought that after having 5he she issues on the different models with this engine for over 8 years that GMwould have upgraded the parts that fail. I read somewhere that GM warranties the necessary repairs for an extension to 7 years??? but have never received an6 response from the dealership when I asked. An intake manifold and a valve cover here in Canada is over $350!!!! GM should have stood behind their lemon engine.
I didnt give myself enough time before the weekend to order my fix kit so i replaced the intake manifold with a dorman. Is it worth installing the fix kit on the OEM intake instead of the supposedly updated Dorman?
I would for sure. Mainly because I’ve had issues reported with the Dorman manifold with the check valve cracking in the back. If you have the OEM manifold off, you could just modify that and swap it in. Could get it ported too at that point and pick up some free power.
That's what i was thinking, you're not the first one to warn me about the dorman, but i also did the headgasket and wasnt going to wait on it, wife was getting impatient haha. Luckily that job went well and i didnt have to tell her it needed a new motor, caught it just in time before it started overheating and making an oil/coolant smoothie. But ill order 2 kits modify the 2 oems i got and get my money back on the dormans. We have 2 traxs in the household all have had the same issues minus headgasket on the 1. Struggling to keep em going, i love these 1.4s.(not)@@AndreiDPop
@@squarebodyseth5986 they’re not too bad of engines if you know how to work on them but I know what you mean. But he’s I’ve heard some pretty awful things about dorman, some of which were from prior engineers that worked at dorman. Enough for me to stay away from them and not trust anything they make.
Hi does this kit fit the 1.4 Turbo A14NEL engine, which I believe has the same manifold as the B14NET engine?
Yes it does.
@@AndreiDPop thanks
Just ordered 1 for my wifes astra here in the uk. Fitting this along with new vavle cover hoping it fixes my p0171 code🤞
Awesome. I’m shipping this out today!
@@AndreiDPop yes I've seen the shipping email thanks for the update 👍
Ordered at 9pm UK time on 16/11 it arrived 21/11 @1pm 😮 amazing service. Fitted today very easy to install with these videos you've made just waiting 24hrs to cure now and hopefully all is good. Installed new rocker cover as well as it was leaking oil. Thanks for everything.
@@graemewright8438 that’s awesome. Sounds like customs in the UK is on point!
Just a quick question how will I know when it's ready to replace the check valve supplied with the kit? Is there any symptoms to watch out for or is it just simple check engine light?
Thanks for the great video guide! I have the same error code P0171 on my Opel Mokka 1.4 turbo, engine code A14NET. Is the PCV the same as in the Chevy Cruze engine?
Thanks in advance 🙂
@@TheDrunkBiker yes, the engine and pcv system are the same.
@@AndreiDPop Thanks for the quick reply! Keep up with the good work!
@@TheDrunkBiker thank you!
Procrastination has Fall on the way, temperatures dropping and my V3.4 kit still in the bag. I found the routing of the peanut brittle hose to be slightly different on my 2019 Buick Encore than it is on the one you did in one of your videos. The inlet connection to the turbo end has a couple extra plastic 45 degree pieces and the connection to the turbo inlet is further down. I’m wondering if I should have taken your option of an oil catch can now? Is the catch can really necessary or does your basic V3.4 kit work well on its own? Twice last winter, after a 90 mile drive on wet slushy roads followed by a really cold evening and night my son got engine check lights. In both cases, the vehicle didn’t seem to run any worse and two days later after the outside temperature warmed up a bit the engine check light went off.
@@Zeek800 are you sure it’s the pcv pipe you’re looking at and not the coolant hose? Send me a picture on the cruzekits.com chat box and I can tell you for sure what’s going on.
@@Zeek800 also I don’t use a catch can and don’t really feel there’s a benefit to doing so on these engines. At least not the cans currently available. I’m working on an alternate version but I don’t think it’s necessary. It could cause a lot of issues with condensation freezing in the winter.
@@AndreiDPop it’s the corrugated type plastic hose. I just went out and looked at the engine again after posting this. It comes from the PCV location in the intake and goes into the intake tube that runs from the air box into the turbo. I was mistaken, the plastic peanut brittle tube goes into the turbo inlet tube higher up ( not right at where the air intake connects to the turbo ). The corrugated peanut brittle tube leaves the PCV location behind the valve cover goes around the valve cover on the passenger side of the engine and about 10 inches later enters a hard plastic “ elbow” then more peanut brittle for about 4 inches ( running straight across the front of the valve cover for 4 inches ) takes another 45 degree turn via another hard plastic “ elbow ) and then another very short ( maybe 2 inches? ) section of peanut brittle and then goes into the air intake about 9 or 10 inches above the turbo via the 2nd PCV valve . I’ll ask my son or wife to take a picture as I am not a computer wiz. I think I have enough of the rubber hose from your kit ( V3.4 ) but would need 4 clamps. ( regular hose clamps are crap they loosen up over time and don’t “ look right “ unlike the ones from your kit ). Will the JB Weld still harden properly in temperatures that are closer to 35-45 degrees?
@@Zeek800 send me a picture please on the chat box on the cruzekits site so I can better see what you’re talking about.
The epoxy will cure but it may take a bit longer. Allow minimum of 24 hours.
My 2014 Cruze as failed the diaphragm in the valve cover and I suspect that the intake manifold check valve has failed as well. If this kit permanently plugs the intake manifold check valve holes, what is the purpose of the hose that connects to the intake manifold at that port? Isn't that port effectively sealed off after the plug is installed?
Second question. Some of the posts talk about the lower check valve (at the turbo) being possibly malfunctioning as well. I can test mine (once I get it off the car) by blowing and sucking on the hose attachment area to see if it flows in the blow direction but seals off in the sucking direction, correct? If is NOT functioning correctly, is there a replacement part just for that? I don't see it on your CruzekKit website.
Thank you.
The kit plugs the check valve holes that used to house a check valve separating the PCV system from the intake system. However, the crankcase is still producing blowby gas, and that needs somewhere to go, so you still need to be able to vent that out somewhere at a minimum.
The check valve at the turbo inlet terminal is usually pretty reliable, but if it needs to be replaced, you'll need to scavenge it off of a new PCV pipe. I've tried developing a replacement for that and it's possible but it wouldn't cost much less than just buying a new PCV pipe. One thing I have done, however, is drill out the old check valve in the PCV pipe terminal and added a zero-crack pressure inline check valve. Those should run about $25-$40 if you can find a good one.
@@AndreiDPop Thanks for the quick response! I've ordered the v. 3.4 kit. Can't wait to install it!
Hello! I have an Opel Astra j 1,4 turbo, engine B14 NET. I got a V3.4+pcv kit, but I didn't install it because the valve is still in its place. Could I do anything for installing that kit whitout intake manifold removal? Thank you!
Domnule Andrei, am dedus că pot fi înțeles și dacă mă exprim în limba română. Am primit kitul comandat și aș dori să-l instalez preventiv, chiar dacă membrana din galeria de admisie încă nu a cedat. Există vreo modalitate de a instala acest kit fără a demonta galeria de admisie? Motor B14NET. Mulțumesc!
Hello, and thanks for the message. I can read Romanian but was never taught how to write it.
I answered this question in our FAQ page. Have a look and let me know if you need any additional help.
cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
It's very clear, thank you !
Hello, would these solve the oil in the throttle body and intercooler hoses?
Most of the time yes. This will resolve that issue.
Would it be advisable to remove the intake manifold and remove the oil before installing the kit?
Please help me out, if the orange nipple thing on the manifold is still present, i should replace the lines with the kit? What about if the orange nipple is not showing? Still replace with the kit? And replace the manifold?
@@jjsanchez2290 if the orange nipple is missing, you should install the kit as instructed in the video.
If it’s still there, you can choose to install the kit as preventive maintenance. We have more info on that in our FAQ. cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
The whole point of the kit is so you don’t have to replace the manifold.
Great video, god I hate this car. My 2014 Cruze has codes: p0420 and p2227. I haven’t found an obvious leak, I took off the valve cover and plugged the outlet with my finger and it was fine. Only thing is I take out dip stick and engine starts to sputter. Do you think this kit will fix these codes? My mechanic just said it’s a bad cat but I don’t think so. Any response would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
@@p-funk2067 have you replaced the MAP sensor on the intake manifold?
@@AndreiDPop not yet that was my next move when I get home.
@@p-funk2067 keep me posted. That may do it and the codes may be related.
@@AndreiDPop cool, I will. Much appreciated.
So I was finally able to get a new MAP sensor and it didn’t change anything. I ran obd2 with a better scan tool and it’s giving me a p0106. Change valve cover, pvc valve cover. I guess that will be my next step. Still wondering if the kit will fix? I’m literally just trying to fix it good enough to not have codes and sell it. It’s gotta pass smog too so that’s another thing I gotta deal with. But like I said before: im pretty sure there’s nothing wrong with CAT. Anyways…
Please help, at 4:43 the little attachment you’re removing. What’s it called? The little hooks the grab onto the the turbo housing are broken so it won’t snap back on
@@camerondru5205 I assume you’re referring to the PCV pipe. You’ll have to get a whole new pcv pipe to fix that. They don’t sell the terminal alone.
Im having all of these issues on my car, but ive checked down in the intake and still have the little orage nub still in there. I boight your kit a long time ago as a preemptive measure but never got to installing it.
Pcv in valve cover?
Or Pcv hose is not clicked in properly ?
why do you need to link the evap ? will it work only with check valve from manifold to turbo ?
You need to link up to a vacuum source. The intake manifold is a vacuum source, and the EVAP line (the section of it downstream of the check valve) is an extension of that. You need two check valves on this PCV system.
@@AndreiDPop thanks for the answer ....but is still dont get it ... we basicaly move the checkvalve from intake manifold to a hose , right? on stock setting how is working and why (or where is the connection between them?) there is no connection between them ?
@ on the stock setting, you have a check valve between the intake vacuum side and the pcv system. That check valve is prone to multiple types of failure at a 100% failure rate. The pcv fix kit plugs up the hole where that check valve is or was, and replaces it with an external check valve that can be serviced without the need for a manifold removal. The pcv fix kit re-establishes a check valve between the intake vacuum side and the pcv system.
What happens if you don't install the plug inside the manifold to seal up? would it work like that?
@@woser1592 then you’ll continue to have the problems you bought the kit to fix.
@@AndreiDPop Hello, what kind of problem will it cause if the check valve of the crank ventilation hose you removed is defective? Only the check valve of that hose in my car is defective. If the check valve in that hose is defective, will the turbo give a low pressure error?
@@AndreiDPopshould i replace the hose?
I installed this kit on my 2012 Cruze maybe 30,000 miles ago. Decided to replace the check valve as routine maintenance because I ordered a couple extra. About 5,000 miles later I’m seeing evidence of oil residue under throttle body. Do you think the new check valve I put on is bad?
Not sure. You can test it by pulling it out (let the hoses get hot first) and blowing through it both ways.
Throttle body clamp isn’t tight enough either way.
It would be quite unusual for the valve to have failed that soon.
Merhaba dostum. Turuncu valf yerinde mevcut. Fırça ile zımparalanınca Turuncu valf motor içerisine düşecek. Plastik valf ateşte yanacak. Motora Zarar verir mi?
Manifold üzerinden Turuncu valfi nasıl sökebilirim?
This works on the gen 2
No. Gen1 only.
@AndreiDPop was reading they got rid of this issue on gen 2. Pcv valve can be changed without valve cover replacement
@ pcv orifice is under the valve cover on the Gen2. They went back to the older style design. Cheap oils will cause that to clog and cause crankcase pressure and oil consumption so make sure you’re using the best oil you can. I highly recommend AMSOIL signature series in the gen2.
@AndreiDPop using a 20k full synthetic by Mobil 1, I don't go past the change oil light and when I get to 25% or so I normally add more oil. To be safe until I change it at 0
@ that oil is known to shear in viscosity pretty fast but it’s probably going to keep oxidation under control decently well.
I don’t have much faith in Mobil 1 products after what I’ve seen but you should be fine.
So im curious Andrei as you stated early in the video...the factory pcv system will cause the oil pan to leak as well? Ive only ever heard of the valve cover and possibly the crank seal due to the faulty pcv.
Also, i have a dorman manifold on my car that has about 6k miles on it. Im thinking of ordering the kit because my oil pan is always covered in oil but the cooler seals and turbo lines and valve cover are all oem and new. And if the kit fixes the oil pan leaks too I'll get it ordered, but what needs to be done differently on the dorman manifold? I have the old manifold off my wife's 12 Eco, but if i can prevent removing the manifold i will
@@thagerdorn2009 technically when you pressurize the crankcase, anything with a seal or gasket can leak that wasn’t intended to.
Dorman manifold has to be removed since the check valve is further back, and a screw and washer plug has to be used, which I can include free of charge if you can leave a note in the cart before checkout.
@@AndreiDPop how does the screw and washer plug work? Does it make sense to install the fix kit on my newer dorman manifold or just take my wife's old one and do it on that? And it would have been nice for someone on the forum to tell me that all the crankcase pressure could cause my pan to leak too. Nobody was helpful and everyone said my oil cooler was leaking when it wasn't. So thank you for sharing that info and I bet you that's the issue. While the valve cover is OEM and has 16k miles on it, and the manifold around the same and is a Dorman, it could still be pushing oil out
@@thagerdorn2009 honestly I’d just do it on the old manifold then.
I don’t know what the cause of your issue is for sure but you could check this article also:
cruzekits.com/blogs/technical-articles/root-causes-of-high-crankcase-pressure
@@AndreiDPop the main issue that drives me nuts is it leaks from somewhere onto the manifold on the far left side of the exhaust manifold looking at the car from the front and then the smell gets inside the car. I never have to add oil between my 3k mile oil changes but the smell is what bothers me and the fact it's only in a little spot on the exhaust manifold. And of course my oil pan is covered. And from what I've noticed it's only under load while driving. I don't beat on the car though.
@@thagerdorn2009 the only thing that could leak there is the valve cover gasket.
Can you use wd40 instead of silicone spray?
@@TheJqueezy WD40 isn’t really a lubricant but you can certainly try.
Hey Dan I have a 2019 Chevy trax at 51k miles when will I need to do this? And how do I know if the orange nipple is gone?
You can do this preventively or you can wait for the part to fail. You’ll need to pull the pcv pipe off of the intake manifold and look inside for the missing orange nipple. It’s a 100% failure rate part so it will eventually fail, it’s just a matter of when.
@@AndreiDPop I’m gonna do that soon and assuming the nipple is there how would one remove it?
@@nizo6673 this was answered in the FAQ.
cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
@@AndreiDPopwhere can I find that quick evap disconnect ?
@@nizo6673 it comes with some evap purge valve assemblies. Not all. If yours doesn’t have it, just disconnect the evap solenoid and take the whole thing off.
Hi ,
I have 2012 cruze with 270k kms on it.
I have few engines oil leakages , everytime i fix , it start from another place ,
I changed valve cover once due to pvc failure from valve cover .
My question is , is this kit help to increase reliability in terms for leakages ?
Yes. If you haven’t replaced your intake manifold by this point, it’s very likely that it’s causing crankcase pressure which is causing leaks everywhere. This kit should help prevent that.
Hi, what is the diameter for the hose going into the check valve? I need the same hose for my purge valve since it didn't came with a hose.
@@destrxctivex 5/16”
Did the kit not come with a 4.25” section of hose in the bag of hardware? Should have had the zip ties inside it.
@@AndreiDPop yes it did! But I bought another purge valve since the one on the car failed and it did not come with any hoses.
@@destrxctivex ah ok. Yeah you can use any 5/16” fuel or pcv hose.
Hello. There are two valves in the intake manifold. Why don't you change the second one?
Will this kit work for the non turbo 1.4 variant? Obviously there will be no need for the pipe going to the turbo as there isn't a turbo so can I still use the kit with a few other tweaks?
@@JamesAllen300 I don’t think it will work since there’s no need for a manifold check valve either.
The 1.6 petrol turbo dont have that pipe on the turbo
@@funkyjunky6574 this is only for the 1.4L turbo.
So i was doing the dry fit and it came out and fell off the screwdriver and i cant see it anywhere. Any tips on how to retrieve it?
@@twade741 blow into there with compressed air and see if it moves.
No big deal if you can’t get it out. It won’t go anywhere. Make sure the plug head and screwdriver are thoroughly cleaned with the alcohol wipe before trying again. You can stack two glue dots to get better adhesion especially in cold temperatures.
@ thank you, was about to take the intake off
If the check valve was to fail what would I expect to happen?
Excess oil consumption, external leaks, p0299 code, reduced throttle response and power, reduced fuel economy.
@@AndreiDPop Thanks for the quick response. My curze just started heavily smoking out of the tailpipe after the car is warmed up really well. I'm only getting some codes from some O2 sensors, which I assume is because of the excess smoke. I'm trying to figure out what is going on. I Installed your kit years ago but I don't remember exactly when or how many miles have been put on the check valve. I'll have to pull it off and see if it's still operating.
@@Westy04 is the smoking while accelerating or at idle?
@@AndreiDPop accelerating.
@@Westy04 pull the check valve and blow through it both ways.
What turbo is on the car?
Why should I break the orange nipple if its still intact? Wouldn't it be better than the nipple that comes with the kit? And don't tell me to refer to the faq because it isn't answered there. Thanks.
And what's the difference between the new pcv fix kits and the older versions? And why is there a difference when checking the check valve?
@@ahmedlo1 If it’s intact, you would be breaking it to install the kit as preventive maintenance. If you don’t install the plug, the nipple will eventually fail on its own and then you’ll have to plug it up anyway. Can’t put a plug there if a nipple exists.
@@ahmedlo1 regarding differences between the kits, have you read this page?
cruzekits.com/pages/compare-pcv-fix-kit-versions
The v1 and v2.1 require removal and drilling of the intake manifold. 95% of people order the v3.4 kit.
if yellow valve is in his place what can i do ?
So I have a 15 Cruze and the evap purge valve line does not have a quick disconnect like this one. It is all one piece with the lines shrink fit onto it. What do I do? Cut off the plastic lines?
Just take the whole purge valve off and cut the plastic line between the check valve and terminal just like I did in the video. You have an OEM EVAP purge valve which is actually easier to work with.
@@AndreiDPop awesome, thanks
Hello, can you please reply, I need your help. The orange nipple, that is, the check valve, in the intake manifold of my car is completely missing. I would seal this place without a repair kit (Cruze kits) with any material and epoxy adhesive, and use the original crank ventilation hoses. Is there any problem if I continue to use it? Please reply, it's urgent.
@@PAYASLRF you’ll no longer have vacuum on the crankcase, which will cause more emissions, more oil consumption, more external oil leaks, more oil going through the intercooler and reducing its efficiency, and lower fuel economy.
It’s OK to do this as a temporary measure until you get my kit installed but it’s not a good permanent fix because it will cost you more in the long run than my kit would cost to install.
@@AndreiDPop thank you for answer sir,but I'm from turkey and my countrys customs don't let me buy anything from abroad.wish i can buy,but can't.In this case, can you give me advice on what I can do? The new intake manifold is incredibly expensive. Is it okay if I adapt the repair kit you made here and make it?
@@AndreiDPop Mr. Andrei, my crank ventilation hose is not broken and the check valve is working properly. Can I just close the check valve on the intake manifold (it is no longer in place) completely so that it does not get air?
@@PAYASLRF I explained that question. If you do that, then you will not have vacuum on the crankcase. These engines have low tension piston rings that require crankcase vacuum.
@@PAYASLRF adapting the repair kit can be difficult. The check valve has to have an extremely low crack pressure, of less than 0.5PSI. The rubber hose needs to be rated for oil, fuel, and engine emissions, and be able to withstand high levels of vacuum. Fuel injector hose doesn’t work and hydraulic hose nay not either due to exposure to moisture. So you may have some difficulty finding the correct hose.
if i bought a new manifold already, would the original plug be an issue? or should i just jb weld on the orange plug that’s already in it?
Break the plug off and install the kit as shown in the instructions.
I lost the plug into the intake, it fell off the screwdriver after a dry fit. Do I have to remove the intake now?
No, it won’t hurt anything being in there, but if it dropped that easily, something wasn’t right.
Make sure the screwdriver and plug head are thoroughly cleaned with the alcohol wipe. Make sure both are dry before applying the glue dot. You can use two glue dots if you’re doing this in cold weather (that should be on the note sheet).
@AndreiDPop it was more that it seated/ clipped in well in dry fit, so removal required more pressure than the glue dot could handle
@@Cdaddy78 ah! That makes sense. Yeah the plug really doesn’t have anywhere to go so you won’t have anything to worry about. Could pull it out with some tweezers if you’re concerned with it.
@AndreiDPop appreciate the responses, friend. I think it might have migrated toward the engine side of the intake, as I can't seem to see it at the bottom. Likely a case of remove intake, or move on.
@@Cdaddy78 the inlet to the manifold is only about 1/2” inch in diameter and toward the top of the manifold, so if it just sits there at the bottom indefinitely, it won’t harm anything.
At 9:00 mins What if that orange nipple is still in there and intake is still on the car?
Most people would just hit it with a flathead screwdriver to break it off and install the kit as usual. I’ve never had anyone report any issues from doing that, since it basically causes it to fail in the same manner as it does on its own. You can do it with the manifold still in the car or you can take it out if you want to shake that flap out but it will otherwise just get consumed by the engine.
Thank you that’s what I was told just wanted to make sure 👍🏻 💯
What is that tiny line for?
@@bmill09a bypass valve solenoid.
@AndreiDPop I broke the other end of the tiny hose where the end goes onto nipple fitting. (Which I broke off)! I am attempting to replace the fitting with a part I made up. Basically a brass tube with a grommet fitting on it to seal where it goes into.
You recommend attaching a catch can also to pcv system ?
Not really. I don’t think it’s necessary. For some high power applications it may be beneficial but using a low volatility oil like AMSOIL signature series would be far more effective in reducing overall oil consumption. I personally don’t run a catch can on my crude.
Is this kit also applies to Chevrolet Cruze 1.8LS
Year: 2010
EngineNo: AFS086805KA4K
Engine: (2H0) ENGINE Gasoline., 4 Cyl., 1,8 L MFI, 103kW, (DOHC)
EngineStyle: F18D4
Transmission: (MH8) 6-AT , HMD, X23F
No, it does not apply to the 1.8.
@@AndreiDPop Thanks for the confirmation
FYI.... your brush tool to clean out the PCV port doesn't work on a Chevy Sonic with the intake manifold still in the car. The PCV port sits underneath the back hood opening and there's not enough room to fit the tool and drill. I tried angling it but there was just no way. MAYBE if you had a super low profile drill it would work but you'd have to insert the brush into the port and then attach the drill after the brush is already inside the port. I ended up using muscles and spun the brush by hand and then used a whole lot of q-tips and brake cleaner to get it as good as I could. Hopefully that worked good enough.
Some guys remove the cowl on the sonic to get easier access. It doesn’t take a whole lot of time. Either way I’m glad you figured it out.
Donde puedo comprar el kit?
@@FelixCruz-o1m cruzekits.com/products/v3-4-gm-1-4l-turbo-pcv-fix-upgrade-kit
Muchas gracias
Hi guys. I have installed the kit and the engine is running smooth. However a code p0171 popped up after that. Is that normal after the kit? Or a have a vacuum leak somewhere? Any suggestions thanks
@@TommyCooper-sm8xf there’s a vacuum leak somewhere. Did you lose the retaining ring inside the pcv pipe terminal that connects to the manifold?
Will this work on a 2016 malibu hybrid? Same design. Pcv in cover
Question for you, and maybe you don't know.. but I accidentally broke the sensor nipple where it's mounted to the intake manifold on the rear right side of my cruze, it's the one that is sitting on the far right side and directly behind your fuel rail in this video, with the tube coming straight down on it. I am trying to JB weld it back on so that it stays but I'm not sure if it's going to work. Do you have any suggestions for fixing it aside from just replacing the intake manifold? I bought this cruze PCV fix kit and was going to install it today but accidentally broke that sensor while I was working on something else. I dont know if it's worth using the cruze pcv fix kit now or just outright replacing that intake manifold.
Shoot me a picture of it through the chat on cruzekits.com and I’ll be able to give you a better idea.
What size is that plug or clip that you put in place of the orange little thing
So if the manifold check value is still there, would it still be worth installing this mod? I've had the related codes pop up in the past and spent way to much getting it fixed .
Hey, thanks for the question! I answered this in our FAQ:
cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
Yes! This would be considered a preventive maintenance, or manifold upgrade install. There are two ways to do this.
1. With the manifold still in the car, find a flathead screwdriver, rest it against the nipple protruding in the manifold, and give it a whack with the palm of your hand to break it off. The nipple would remain inside the PCV chamber of the intake manifold and would have nowhere to go. The flap on the back side would eventually be consumed by the engine through one of the cylinders and burned through the exhaust. This is the same manner in which the check valve fails on its own, and no problems have been reported from this approach.
2. You can remove the intake manifold, break the tip off in the same fashion, and shake the flap out afterward. If you have any concerns about the check valve being ingested by the engine and causing any issues, this would be the better option. Doing this also gives you a better opportunity to clean the intake manifold thoroughly and check the PCV port on the cylinder head to make sure it's free of deposits.
Hello,
Will it work for Opel Insignia 1.6l petrol engine? A16XHT
Do u have to replace valve cover with pvc kit
Yes. If the valve cover has failed, that’s a separate component and also needs to be addressed.
Can still use this kit even though I still have the valve on the intake?
@@Glockoma94 yes, and you can find more details on that in our FAQ. cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
Did this throw a code? What was the code? My 2011 Cruze is throwing a P1101
P1101 is usually causes by a failed check valve at the turbo inlet (you can try replacing the pcv pipe), a dirty throttle body, or a combination of other issues.
Is your intake manifold check valve missing?
Did you figure it out? I got this code after installing this kit.
My sister ran her Cruze into the ground, so this info doesn't help me anymore. :)
Her engine was knocking so she parked her car and it sat for a few months, not knowing what we were going to do with it.. and someone crashed into her parked Cruze and totaled it. hahaha.. Talk about dumb luck. She got paid for full insurance payout, even though the engine was blown.
That’s quite some amazing luck! Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.
This is why I put full coverage on mine. I've never hoped for a crash so much in my life. 🤣
@@RT-qd8yl funny story.
A while back one of the CruzeTalk community guys had an engine that blew cylinder 3. Didn’t have the money to fix it immediately so he parked it on the street in front of his house. A week later some drunk driver plowed into the parked car. Insurance totaled it and paid him top dollar for the car, completely unaware of the blown engine. LOL.