2010-2016 Chevy Cruze Valve Cover/pcv Replacement (Full Detail)

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

Thanks for this! Bought the part and replaced it myself following your instructions. Cost me about $100 in parts and tools, took about 45 minutes to replace it an test drive. Good as new…Saved me hundreds of dollars and earned the satisfaction of doing the job myself!

[@rickhansen1753]

You are supposed to check the non-return valve in the intake manifold and the check valve in the PCV breather hose as well. If that check valve in the manifold is gone, you're going to be doing this job all over again in about 2 years or so. The instructions that come with the Dorman valve cover tell you that. Also it's a good idea to check the bolts that hold down the timing chain guide. They work themselves loose. Use loctite and re-tighten if they are loose.

[@rybock]

Thank you, this helped me do this job myself today on my car, and a 30 mile test drive, everything looks great. One thing that didn't appear here that might for others - my oil cap didn't fit... turns out there was an added collar on my old cover that gave distance so the cap would fit. I was able to remove the old one, with 2 clips on the side of the bracket that held it it place, removed the collar and transferred them to the new one and, again, everything seems great. Thank you.

[@chancemiller784]

Having the exact same issue is there anyway you can send a picture of what you removed?

[@haydenGwells]

guy youre good at what you do. thank you. this has cleared up so much on how to handle this issue on my encore. and the HD video clarity helps too. awesome camera skills.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Glad I could help! thanks for watching , my niece handled this camera job and im sure she will appreciate the camera skills remark :)

[@anthonyconti9755]

Good how to video, will be very helpful to anyone and everyone who has a cruze. Happens every 20,000 to 30,000 miles

[@dallinolsen3833]

That often huh? Got a 16 ltz that’s only had it done once to my knowledge and it was at 35k. Its now got 105k😂

[@donaldduck6414]

Great video and thank you for taking the time to share as I will be tackling this project in the next week or two. And as someone posted I understand this is not a PCV valve but when it goes bad it still comes up as a PCV related issue, code P0171 system too lean bank one.

[@edzmuda6870]

God bless you for helping us save some money.

[@arcadesunday4592]

I had this issue on my 2010 Opel Astra 1.4T Enjoy Plus. I was getting scan code P0171. Replaced the cover this evening almost exactly as you've described. Fixed my problem ! Car feels better too. Seems to pull better and smoother idle. Great video.

[@masterchief1507]

Thank you so much your video gave the courage to replace mine on my 16 cruze

[@davidbaron6647]

I have a terrible oil leak good video.

[@YourFunny2]

Thanks man 👍 u was cruzing with the information

[@mrtaster9736]

Thank you excellent video I have the same problem in my chevy cruze :(

[@daniellesmith1059]

Like your camera man

[@Volfas]

how did uou clean the spark plug holes? I dont think u showed that part

[@mariov7123]

Great video sir thank you 🙏 very much

[@BigZeus]

It’s a shame you didnt fix the root cause which is the missing or malfunctioning PCV valve in the intake manifold. This will blow again.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Inspected valve in intake manifold it was present , tsb did not apply

[@BigZeus]

JoeTheAutoGuy well being present doesn’t mean it’s functioning. You can view more on cruzetalk forums. Anyway good instructional vid.

[@dakota47v8]

Good job.... but what about torque the valve cover bolts as their is also a pattern by Gm to tighten then torque them all.... Dont forget to look down your intake part of your turbo if its full of oil then I'd bet your everything else is full of oil laying in the air intercooler which is going straight up into your throttle body.... Definitely need to flush your intercooler as your are not cooling the air as per factory specs and this will have an impact on Mpg ...

[@marval544]

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[@matthewlobberecht6187]

Shouldnt be spraying brake cleaner around electrical parts lol. Just a precaution. Also as stated before the pcv isnt on the valve cover. That's the pcv diaphragm. The pcv is in the intake manifold. When you replace the valve cover, you are supposed to replace the intake manifold and PCV hose too for a proper repair. There is a tightening sequence that should be followed when you put the new one on which you failed to do as well. Failing to do this will not allow the gasket to properly mate to the head. I've seen so many videos on this and other repairs on the Cruze and they are all explained and done wrong. I have made videos about the Cruze and still adding to it and they are the proper way to do repairs.

[@danieltoscano7144]

YEAH THANKS MAN. VERY INFORMATIVE ALSO APPRECIATED. ✌️-OUT

[@ogkloudy]

Thanks Bro This Was Good!

[@sooflex15]

Does a messed up Pcv valve on valve cover gasket effect fuel gas mileage because it messed with fuel to air ratio?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Absolutely

[@mattunknown7070]

The actual pcv valance is in the intake manifold

[@ivanvelazquez127]

So my car is 2015 Chevy cruze ls, and one day, i checked the oil cap, and it had a white milky substance in the cap. I was told it was the head gasket, but my car doesn't overheat. And I've been trying to see what else it can be. Ive seen that it can be this, the pcv valve. Would that be true? Because ive noticed when i cleaned the oil cap, the white substance doesnt re appear right way.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

It’s just moisture in the under side of the cap it’s not a head gasket , it happens from doing short trips where the oil doesn’t have a chance to really heat up and get rid of the condensation, if your car drives fine and your dipstick doesn’t look like the same stuff there is nothing to worry about

[@ivanvelazquez127]

​@@JoeTheAutoGuy what can I do to prevent the moisture to build up. Cause there has been couple misfire where it doesn't start up right away, but I believe that's do to the spark plugs I haven't replaced.

[@ivanvelazquez127]

​@@JoeTheAutoGuythat white substance has never appeared to my knowledge. My car didn't move like for 10 days cause I was out of town and in those 10 days it did rain for a couple days

[@michaelhill2107]

@@ivanvelazquez127this happens to me on my 2012 LT I took it to several mechanics and it’s exactly what he said above about the oil now heating up

[@PaulVazquezJD]

I followed your instructions, thank you, but I got a leak. This is most likely that I broke a screw/bolt while tightening. What are your thoughts on using a bolt/screw from the old unit to replace the one that I broke?

[@billwilliams6433]

Should be fine just don’t get crazy with tourqueing it down.

[@ChuckyBeaver]

8 nm

[@reygarcia6824]

Nice video, its so helpful 👍

[@melplishka5978]

The valve on the valve cover is not the pcv valve. It’s actually the vacuum control valve. The pcv valve is part of the intake.

[@donaldduck6414]

Thank you for posting this useless comment as when this part goes bad it still comes up as a part of the PCV system throwing a code P0171, making it apart of the PCV system. But either way I'm sure it made you feel good correcting this person.

[@melplishka5978]

@@donaldduck6414 wow who shit in your cornflakes lol.

[@soapsnatcher]

Yes sir people are confusing the 1.4l turbo with the 1.8l

[@sameerkamal507]

That's not the PCV valve, the PCV valve is near the intake manifold, that's just a vacuum regulator.

[@rickhansen1753]

The actual PCV check valve is built into the hose that connects the intake manifold to the turbo intake. The silicone valve in the intake manifold is the non-return valve.

[@e.miller8943]

GM sent me a notice that the PCV valve on my 2011 Cruze was defective and that if I had the valve cover, which has a new valve in it, replaced I was entitled to a refund. I sent them a copy of the invoice and have received a check for $188.61.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Good thing unfortunately the special coverage only repairs it once , I have had a few problematic models where I have had to replace the intake and valve cover multiple times

[@sanbornbuckandbass8805]

Amazing video

[@orion9807]

I need some help, I'm fixing my neglected cruze. I'm replacing the valve cover and I think I need to replace the intake manifold too. When I removed the ignition coils there's oil in the spark plugs, and there's some in the intake manifold as well. What does this mean? Would do I need to replace?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Valve cover is what leaked into spark plug holes , oil will be present I. The intake manifold on any car and more so on turbo charged with a failing intake manifold pcv system common repair for the intake manifold and cover together

[@orion9807]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy thank you for the reply I greatly appreciate the help. Should I replace anything else in the PCV system to avoid further problems? I know there is the hose that clips into the intake manifold that's part od the Pcv, would it be worth just swaping it out or not needed?

[@gregwatson8246]

Nice job. Every man s/b able to pick up some basic tools and DIY. Nothing more pitiful than a helpless guy who “can’t” or won’t.

[@mojo9k673]

The ticking noise in the background normal for this engine?

[@kevinallenberg6408]

Sorry to dig up a 2 year old post on you, but yes, it's normal. I asked my dealership about it like a month after I bought mine because it comes and goes. I think it's actually the purge valve.

[@ezikier9881]

Do you let the RTV set for any amount of time ?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

stuff i use cures in 90 minutes loctite si 5900

[@hasekg39]

2014 Cruze 1.4 turbo Last year I started having a under boost message as well as 2 symptoms 1: extremely low and lagging power (rpm’s would go up but very very slow power response) not all the time but most of the time as the turbo seems to work sometimes 2: a oil smell occasionally mostly at rest. I figured it was the turbo so I replaced it and the message went away and my power restored but only for about 4 months now the message is back with the same exact symptoms. I recently learnt that my engine requires 4 liters and not the 4.5 I’ve been adding so I started to dive into that issue and found my PCV valve to be faulty and I’m wondering do these 2 issues directly relate ? Can I fix my valve cover and solve my problem or do you think extensive damage was caused ? Sorry for this being a bit long

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

I think you you will be OK, but the evap purge valve and valve cover and the intake manifold can all be issues on your model and leading to your symptoms diagnosis should be completed

[@hasekg39]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy thank you

[@HoodsGlobal]

***Great video....thanks.

[@miantewinters9345]

Is it possible you could use too much silicone and still have the valve cover leakin?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Is it leaking from the joints were silicone applied , it's always possible to roll the gasket as well

[@jdmislife5372]

How do u change one for a 17 Cruze

[@michaelkitchen6000]

There’s different size engines for the six year span. Is it a 1.4 turbo? What is it?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

As stated in beginning video it’s the 1.4 liter turbo engine

[@keithsmith1061]

Did u use just a regular socket wrench???

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

uses inverted torx for valve cover bolts

[@user-sy9hh7x9fi]

Thank you!!!

[@robmaeder330]

Thank you!

[@manstersr]

With the engine running I found it hard to remove the oil filler cap because of high vacuum inside the engine block, another indicator that the VC is bad (PCV valve specifically). BTW, 15 bolts according to the torque sequence.

[@itchegerton8004]

Good video and instructions. Can the silly background music.

[@Alvinyokatori]

How important is that rtv? replacing gasket and cover but I’m a noob lol

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

If you don't put it there it will seap oil

[@Alvinyokatori]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy right on got it running smooth now thanks bro

[@ChuckyBeaver]

I’m starting to learn these valve covers are junk. Extremely common issue with the 1.4 L turbo. I have just bought a 15 Encore and the spark plugs wells were flooded with oil. CARFAX said it had a new valve cover installed last February. I had a mechanic put a new gasket and new plugs in. The gasket was a good Felpro one it has already started leaking into the tubes again. Ordered another cover and another gasket. I’m thinking these covers have some serious flaws.

[@alejandrodelgado-garcia8934]

How many miles did you have on car when replaced

[@alejandrodelgado-garcia8934]

And is this car turbo ?

[@alanaflores4356]

thank you

[@Sebastian_The_Great]

Do you have to put rtv on their

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

just in the t joint seams

[@Sebastian_The_Great]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy Do you know where They would sell RTX at?

[@MegaHussein11]

Thank you Joe.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Very welcome

[@ziaziaei5614]

the background music is distracting, pls turn it off for the next video.

[@dayslife]

did you know , you can only replaced the pcv valve, $5 worth piece... a bit tricky but doable .

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Yeah valve cover cheap and carries a two year warranty

[@DaGSlM2015]

The pcv valve is in the intake manifold and if you do t address that issue you will be replacing the valve cover again soon.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

No , checked the intake manifold out and valve was intact, I am aware of the issue but valve was in place and functioning on vehicle

[@DaGSlM2015]

JoeTheAutoGuy are you aware of the valve in turbo inlet? It’s the same kind that is in the intake, apparently it disappears just like the other one ans can also cause problems. I just changed the cam cover on mine and I also have to change the intake because of the oil build up. I am putting a PCV fix kit on also. These engine benefit from oil catch cans too, they pass so much, bad design.

[@roguedjinnwind4569]

Is there a video on that?

[@Alvinyokatori]

Cracked a frickin screw better use a torque wrench warning to the leeroy Jenkins out there

[@Alvinyokatori]

Bulls my bud done backed that broke screw out the hole I was about to drill it right out

[@soapsnatcher]

I cannot find a tune up kit anywhere for this car lol

[@webguy79]

My 2014 chevy cruze cover dose not look like that or have the cover like that

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

You probably have the 1.8 this video is on the 1.4 turbo engine

[@wesocastillo8168]

Where is the spring valve in the cruze

[@keithsmith1061]

No torque specs??

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

i will add them as soon as i get them ,

[@Volfas]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy no?

[@dennisrodriguez7219]

I noticed you didn't use a torque wrench.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

field repair and didn't have a torque wrench at the time went by mechanic feel lol but yeah in most applications i do i have s[pent lots of dough on high end torque wrenches for a reason

[@gabrielortiz665]

Can't believe dealers charge $800 for this....oh wait .. yes I could - stealership

[@matthewlobberecht6187]

Few things. That's not the pcv valve on the valve cover. It's the pcv diaphragm. Secondly there is a bolt sequence you must follow when loosening and retightening and torquing the bolts otherwise the gasket won't seat properly and you can fuck the threads up. Third thing is you scraped a bunch of gasket pieces and or dirt crud into the engine when scraping the surface. 🤦🤦🤦. Also need the rubber o ring grommets for all the bolts otherwise you will have a leak. The fel pro gasket set comes with them. You don't want to be lazy on this kind of thing. Please educate yourself properly and educate others the correct way.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

First of all this is a valve cover replacement the bolts and gaskets are in place already with oem valve cover no need and I go over the bolt process and No I didn't scrape any crud into the engine I scrape away and wipe outward as shown in the video . Wipe away from engine and clean mating surface with a rag with brake clean that attracts any remaining oil and dirt , I may have not shown that process as clearly as needed , thanks for the feedback

[@matthewlobberecht6187]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy I know it's a valve cover replacement. You completely misunderstood what I said. Go back and actually read my comment.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

I did the valve cover comes with new gaskets bolts already with new o ring grommets its a full valve cover replacement

[@matthewlobberecht6187]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy I'm gonna be doing a valve cover gasket replacement tomorrow on my mom's cruze and I'll upload a video to my KZbin channel. I'll attach it here and you can watch how it's done correctly.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

I'm not arguing with you if that's how it came across buy saying I put a bunch of crud in the engine and didn't put parts on is incorrect as well

[@leonelduran1450]

Great video