And why the mother F is it $16?

Just going to to change it out for the first time on this car......don't know where it is.......and don't have a service manual.

 

http://www.phatg20.net/index.php?opt...nc=select&id=1

Heres the service manual to download. I thought there was a port in the front valve cover and one in the back but not sure.

 

Ok got the manual, but it doesn't show exactly where it is.......anybody know?

 

it is on the back side of the motor by the cias assembly

 

Forgive my obvious ignorance.

What and where is a cias assembly?

Is it on the driver's or passenger side?

Is it near the top of the valve cover?

 

I'm curious about tht too.


But seriously, read that FSM better, the instructions are as plain as day.

 

When is it recommended to replace the PCV valve and what are the benefits?

 

Thanks man! Exactly what I needed!

Yeah the FSM probably had it, but there was not a clear picture when I looked up "PCV valve" - only replacement/testing instructions.

I'm used to the cheap Chilton/Haynes where they have diagrams for idiots.

 

Think he meant VIAS not CIAS, btw.

 

Yeah, the FSM assumes we know what each part looks like exploded, and know EXACTLY where it is on the car, so i see your point.

NO WAY!!! GET OUT!!!

 

Thanks for pointing out its locations. I was wondering where the heck it was as well :>)

 

Things may be slightly different being that the pic is from a 5th gen, but, I've seen it on an 04 Maxima (A34) and it is in the same place, but there are more plastic covers, etc.

 

yup that is what I ment it is located directly behind the intake manifold on mine. top rear section of manifold

 

thanks for the pik rich I was gonna go take one from my car and show him but you beat me to it

 

Actually, I posted the pic in this thread, rich quoted it, and Puppetmaster originally posted it elsewhere.

 

well kudos to you then it was really early and I was runnin out the door for work LOL

 

That pic is from a 5th gen? Are you sure? On the 5th gen I recall it being on the driver's side.

 

what is a pcv valve?









j/k lol

 

Your engine cover is black, ours is gray.... Oh yeah, I also have a 5th gen too.

 

Sorry for my ignorance.......I must be blind......but I'm not seeing the same thing on my car.

http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2.../of=50,590,442

 

it be easier if you remove the engine cover.

 

Just replace it.

Man its a PITA to get to. And getting a socket on it to remove it is even worst. My 5th gen was WAY easier!

 

I just ran my catch can to it and man PITA, I just used my arm and pulled the old hose off by hand total install time for catch can is about 20-30min

 

Ran your catch can to it??? I'm lost.....

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....891&highlight=

 

Ok, if you have ever looked inside you im, there usualy is a small amnt of oil build up due to driving the crap out of your car. the oil is dirty and gets circulated back into the block. with a catch can it will stop the oil from getting into your im or block. It basically prolongs engine life and makes car run more productive. I never even noticed that write up LOL I jst used and extra obx racing can I had lyin around.

 

I made one from stuff from northern tools.