How to Replace the Intake Manifold, Valve Cover, and PCV Hose on the GM Ecotec 1.4L Engine

[@newton296]

Thanks for posting. Doesn't look super difficult but there are a lot of steps and hoses and wires and fuel lines. And things that have to be disconnected that can crack or bend or get lost. I think I'll pay a mechanic to do this. I can handle a valve cover myself. Appreciate your calm, Bob Ross like demeanor. This must be the most relaxing car repair video I've ever watched

[@AJSWoodworks]

Haha, thank you!

[@LP-ok9rl]

I truly want to thank you for showing me all the extras like the connections in the back. And also being safe with the hoses thank you again, great video.

[@tohmclamz]

I cracked my hose too when I was changing out the valve cover gasket. It's actually seriously taped up right now waiting for the new one to arrive. It split right dead center on the top. I have a 2018 Buick Encore. The only reason I watched this video was because I thought you were replacing that along with everything else too.

[@hallowedbethygame2840]

Very well made video and you clearly know what you’re doing, thank you for uploading. That said-I don’t know why you skip important steps like fastening the valve cover in the proper sequence or using a torque wrench. Too risky for delicate plastic parts like these, in my opinion. But hey so long as it runs well and you can sleep at night 😅

[@james_8554]

I have been staring at the parts for about a week. I needed this whole video.

[@iamnoesilva]

I have a 14 cruze with 43,000 miles on it, i just had the turbo, wastgate, water pump, thermostat, bunch of lines all replaced and just had the same code come back again, turbo underboost, i just bought a new valve cover, manifold and the hose you broke, going to replace it this weekend when i have a few extra days off. Had the car a year since 32,000 about tired of it already lol.

[@AJSWoodworks]

Good luck! So many things go wrong on this car that you’ll get good at fixing it!

[@RodHammer888]

Check to see if your turbo is covered by the recall. I would submit it for reimbursement

[@iamnoesilva]

@RodHammer888 it was all covered under my warranty. I bought the car last July and somehow got a 3 year 36,000 mile extended warranty with it. I've only had to pay for my deductible $100 out of my pocket. I'm tired of the dealership having my car for a week + is the only reason I'm doing the valve cover and manifold myself or else I'd make them do that too.

[@toddacheson]

You're a godsend. Thanks for taking the time to put this together and share it.

[@z94720]

Great slow and clear! Thanks!

[@karlroby5501]

Thank you for this video. You forgot to show us how you unpluged the the fuel line from the rail. Do you need a special tool? I am asking because my intake as only 4000 miles on it and i don't want to remove the fuel rail. I want to port the intake for better flow and performance and de-assemble only what is necessary.

[@AJSWoodworks]

No special tools required

[@tcoe1970]

Hi, went through and replaced intake and valve cover. Great video easy to follow . I am working on a 2105 Buick Encore and my oil cap does not fit?

[@AJSWoodworks]

@@tcoe1970 that’s odd. Must not have the valve cover lined up. Acdelco brand?

[@tcoe1970]

@@AJSWoodworks Dorman valve cover 264-968

[@tcoe1970]

@@AJSWoodworks i used a Dorman valve cover part no. 264-968

[@AJSWoodworks]

@@tcoe1970 Mine was somewhat tight, and required harder twisting, but yours might be worse.

[@tylerpastorius4859]

​@tcoe1970 did u figure out which oil cap fits the dorman valve cover?

[@mercuryION]

Thanks posting!

[@renedelafuente123]

Will you usually get a check engine light on dashboard when pcv goes bad in intake manifold?

[@AJSWoodworks]

Yes, usually that is the case.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great video

[@leo-ub6nb]

How’s it been since you’ve done this? Has the valve cover diaphragm gone bad again? Did the code pop back up? Any leaks with the Dorman Valve Cover? I’ve seen quite a few people complain that it leaks and/or doesn’t seat correctly, but I’ve also seen quite a few say it’s good. I literally just finished installing mine about an hr ago. Also cleaned up the throttle body, MAP and MAF sensors. Figured, while I got them off, why not.

[@AJSWoodworks]

It’s been over a year. Don’t think the valve has gone bad, but the codes are still up. I’m starting to give up on that engine ever running well again.

[@RodHammer888]

@@AJSWoodworks I believe GM no longer makes these and I'm sure these issues had something to do with it

[@us3804]

This was a great video,i habe meriva 1,4 turbo thanks

[@redorange]

How is the Dorman intake manifold working out? Have you had the same issue? I’ve read mixed reviews on it as far as fixing the problem the issue.

[@AJSWoodworks]

@@redorange I’m not sure it fixed all of the issues, but it did seem to run better

[@bmurphy1998]

Coilpack is actually a t27

[@slickricky55]

No air should be coming through the hole? Either blowing out or in?

[@thetayz72]

Hi, sir. At 1:02 does this mean that replacing the valve cover and intake manifold with the Dorman parts should permanently resolve the issue, even without installing a Cruze Kit? The mechanic replaced my OEM with the Dorman cover and intake manifold and I was wondering if I still needed a Cruze Kit to prevent another failure. Thank you for your helpful video

[@AJSWoodworks]

Theoretically, it should prevent another failure, however, I don’t trust this engine at all, and there is bound to be another failure point.

[@thetayz72]

@@AJSWoodworks Oh. Another failure point for the PCV, or just in general? How many miles do you have? I'm only at 51K but now it's rapidly rising due to changes with work ... I'd like to keep the Cruze going long-term, but everyone makes it sound pretty dismal.

[@AJSWoodworks]

@@thetayz72 other failure points with the PCV, including the PCV hoses. Other problems with the engine as well, everything started breaking at around 100,000 miles, including coolant system,.

[@visionsoundelectronics9615]

I had a question when you change yours did you get better performance did a ride better could you tell more power or a ride at the same nothing changed it just needed to be changed because you had a check engine light on

[@AJSWoodworks]

It seemed like it ran smoother. Nothing significant, but still an improvement.

[@SamiAbo-qi9tg]

I need your help

[@ryannewnham8826]

Does the coil pack make any difference at all

[@AJSWoodworks]

It probably would if my car hadn’t had a bunch of other issues.

[@normcarguy4571]

Thanks

[@choncoconcos5912]

Question: if I change the valve cover and I don't change the intake manifold until 4 days later after driving, would that ruin the valve cover? In such a short period of time?

[@AJSWoodworks]

I’m not sure. It could vary between vehicles. It just depends on how badly the pressure has built up while you have been driving.

[@choncoconcos5912]

@@AJSWoodworks 🤛 thanks I better wait then

[@joshgay2385]

FYI Dorman 615-380KIT is intake manifold, valve cover, and PCV tube in one box....

[@billj4137]

No it shouldn’t and if it did you would hear it.

[@choncoconcos5912]

@@billj4137 thanks

[@Mechone11]

Except thats the diaphram valve in valve cover,pvc is orange valve in intake is pvc

[@jralex431]

Do you have an auto shop?

[@AJSWoodworks]

I do not. Just a garage and some basic tools.

[@gta5cuentaebay]

4:57 plz i need reference of this ring . joint . .

[@AJSWoodworks]

Check out the description under the video. It’s called the PCV hose and It’s linked to the exact part you need.

[@MM-sq5pf]

So was yours bad?

[@AJSWoodworks]

@@MM-sq5pf it was

[@MecanicaW]

Cambien la tapa de válvula pcv el sonido sigue cámbiate el colector de admisión

[@SamiAbo-qi9tg]

Hello there

[@AJSWoodworks]

@@SamiAbo-qi9tg What’s your question?