Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
10-04-2003 | 05:32 PM
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Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
I need to replace the PCV valve for a 1987 Honda Accord. After pulling the
valve out I noticed that the grommet rubber is "baked", very brittle. The
old valve was loose in the grommet. Obviously, the grommet will need to be
replaced too, however, I'm concerned about little pieces falling inside the
PCV valve/grommet hole.
Any ideas how to best approach this?
Thanks,
MC
valve out I noticed that the grommet rubber is "baked", very brittle. The
old valve was loose in the grommet. Obviously, the grommet will need to be
replaced too, however, I'm concerned about little pieces falling inside the
PCV valve/grommet hole.
Any ideas how to best approach this?
Thanks,
MC
10-06-2003 | 06:30 AM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
MC wrote:
>
> I need to replace the PCV valve for a 1987 Honda Accord. After pulling the
> valve out I noticed that the grommet rubber is "baked", very brittle. The
> old valve was loose in the grommet. Obviously, the grommet will need to be
> replaced too, however, I'm concerned about little pieces falling inside the
> PCV valve/grommet hole.
>
> Any ideas how to best approach this?
If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
Eric
>
> I need to replace the PCV valve for a 1987 Honda Accord. After pulling the
> valve out I noticed that the grommet rubber is "baked", very brittle. The
> old valve was loose in the grommet. Obviously, the grommet will need to be
> replaced too, however, I'm concerned about little pieces falling inside the
> PCV valve/grommet hole.
>
> Any ideas how to best approach this?
If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
Eric
10-06-2003 | 06:30 AM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
MC wrote:
>
> I need to replace the PCV valve for a 1987 Honda Accord. After pulling the
> valve out I noticed that the grommet rubber is "baked", very brittle. The
> old valve was loose in the grommet. Obviously, the grommet will need to be
> replaced too, however, I'm concerned about little pieces falling inside the
> PCV valve/grommet hole.
>
> Any ideas how to best approach this?
If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
Eric
>
> I need to replace the PCV valve for a 1987 Honda Accord. After pulling the
> valve out I noticed that the grommet rubber is "baked", very brittle. The
> old valve was loose in the grommet. Obviously, the grommet will need to be
> replaced too, however, I'm concerned about little pieces falling inside the
> PCV valve/grommet hole.
>
> Any ideas how to best approach this?
If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
Eric
10-06-2003 | 06:30 AM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
MC wrote:
>
> I need to replace the PCV valve for a 1987 Honda Accord. After pulling the
> valve out I noticed that the grommet rubber is "baked", very brittle. The
> old valve was loose in the grommet. Obviously, the grommet will need to be
> replaced too, however, I'm concerned about little pieces falling inside the
> PCV valve/grommet hole.
>
> Any ideas how to best approach this?
If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
Eric
>
> I need to replace the PCV valve for a 1987 Honda Accord. After pulling the
> valve out I noticed that the grommet rubber is "baked", very brittle. The
> old valve was loose in the grommet. Obviously, the grommet will need to be
> replaced too, however, I'm concerned about little pieces falling inside the
> PCV valve/grommet hole.
>
> Any ideas how to best approach this?
If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
Eric
10-09-2003 | 11:13 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
> If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
> inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
>
> Eric
You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
MC
> inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
>
> Eric
You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
MC
10-09-2003 | 11:13 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
> If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
> inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
>
> Eric
You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
MC
> inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
>
> Eric
You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
MC
10-09-2003 | 11:13 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
> If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv valve is
> inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
>
> Eric
You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
MC
> inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the breather box.
>
> Eric
You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
MC
10-10-2003 | 09:54 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
bknight wrote:
>
> > If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv
> > valve is inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the
> > breather box.
> >
> > Eric
>
> You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
> started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
> anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
> What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
> intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
>
I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
Eric
>
> > If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv
> > valve is inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the
> > breather box.
> >
> > Eric
>
> You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
> started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
> anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
> What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
> intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
>
I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
Eric
10-10-2003 | 09:54 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
bknight wrote:
>
> > If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv
> > valve is inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the
> > breather box.
> >
> > Eric
>
> You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
> started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
> anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
> What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
> intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
>
I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
Eric
>
> > If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv
> > valve is inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the
> > breather box.
> >
> > Eric
>
> You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
> started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
> anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
> What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
> intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
>
I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
Eric
10-10-2003 | 09:54 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
bknight wrote:
>
> > If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv
> > valve is inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the
> > breather box.
> >
> > Eric
>
> You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
> started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
> anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
> What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
> intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
>
I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
Eric
>
> > If I remember correctly, some Accords did not use a grommet. The pcv
> > valve is inserted into the end of the hose that comes up from the
> > breather box.
> >
> > Eric
>
> You're absolutely correct. I thought it was a grommet but when I
> started looking around found out it was a hose. Need to replace it
> anyway as the top part broke off when I pulled the PCV valve off.
> What's the best way to replace that hose? Will I need to take out the
> intake manifold? There's not a lot of space to maneuver in there!
>
I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
Eric
10-11-2003 | 08:31 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
> I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
> you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
>
> Eric
Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
MC
> you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
>
> Eric
Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
MC
10-11-2003 | 08:31 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
> I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
> you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
>
> Eric
Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
MC
> you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
>
> Eric
Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
MC
10-11-2003 | 08:31 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
> I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
> you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
>
> Eric
Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
MC
> you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
>
> Eric
Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
MC
10-12-2003 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
bknight wrote:
>
> > I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
> > you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
> >
> > Eric
>
> Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
> the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
> not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
> give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
> the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
> has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
>
> I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
> PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
>
Will unbolting the breather box help? Perhaps you can find a pair of
specialty pliers at http://www.snapon.com/ that will allow you to access the
clamp, e.g., http://tinyurl.com/qo2h. Also keep in mind that these are just
spring clamps. You may be able to just carefully pry the bottom of the hose
off of the breather box.
Eric
>
> > I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
> > you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
> >
> > Eric
>
> Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
> the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
> not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
> give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
> the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
> has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
>
> I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
> PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
>
Will unbolting the breather box help? Perhaps you can find a pair of
specialty pliers at http://www.snapon.com/ that will allow you to access the
clamp, e.g., http://tinyurl.com/qo2h. Also keep in mind that these are just
spring clamps. You may be able to just carefully pry the bottom of the hose
off of the breather box.
Eric
10-12-2003 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Honda Accord 1987 - replacing PCV valve grommet
bknight wrote:
>
> > I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
> > you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
> >
> > Eric
>
> Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
> the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
> not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
> give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
> the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
> has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
>
> I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
> PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
>
Will unbolting the breather box help? Perhaps you can find a pair of
specialty pliers at http://www.snapon.com/ that will allow you to access the
clamp, e.g., http://tinyurl.com/qo2h. Also keep in mind that these are just
spring clamps. You may be able to just carefully pry the bottom of the hose
off of the breather box.
Eric
>
> > I don't think that you'll need to remove the intake manifold. However,
> > you'll likely have to go at it from the bottom with car jacked up.
> >
> > Eric
>
> Can't reach the clamp that connects the hose to the breather box as
> the breather box gets in the way from the bottom. I can touch it, but
> not maneuver with pliers to take it off. I took the oil filter out to
> give me more room but it's almost an impossible proposition. None of
> the mechanics I've talked to (and I did go to my local Honda dealer)
> has ever done this type of job (replacing that hose).
>
> I can't believe I'm going to have to take the engine out to replace a
> PCV hose???????? Unbelievable!
>
Will unbolting the breather box help? Perhaps you can find a pair of
specialty pliers at http://www.snapon.com/ that will allow you to access the
clamp, e.g., http://tinyurl.com/qo2h. Also keep in mind that these are just
spring clamps. You may be able to just carefully pry the bottom of the hose
off of the breather box.
Eric