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Duratec He 1.8 Pcv Location

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Can anybody point me in the right direction as to where it's located as I'm hoping to change it soon

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    Anyone

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    what year is it you have and what engine? I presume its not a 2016 as you wouldnt be doing the work.

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    2006

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    that should be on one of the ends of the engine block I believe, but drop me a PM here, and I will try use that as a reminder to check my CMAX haynes manual when I get home.

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    Ok thanks

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    Front facing side of engine block under the inlet manifold. Disconnect breather hose from separator, then remove the clips and pull the valve off

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    Cheers but do I have to remove the inlet?

    The problem I've got is that it's using oil but when driving I can't see any behind me but heard the pcv valve can cause this and if it's never been changed it could be blocked

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    not that haynes said, just locate, remove the seperators,unclip and remove the valve :)

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    If you need to change the hose (a split in it is a common problem) then it seems inlet manifold has to come off

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    I have a 2006 1.8 and am looking to replace mine, you have to remove the inlet manifold as stated in Haynes manual.

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