Chevy Cruze with a bad PCV valve. Easy fix !

Chevy Cruze with a bad PCV valve. Easy fix.
The PCV valve has failed on my Chevy Cruze, there is a hissing sound coming from the PCV valve. The diafragm is torn inside, time for a replacement.
Unfortunately the entire valve cover has to be replaced.
It's pretty easy.!!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

We've all bought one vehicle that we regret and is miserable to work on 😣 I'm glad the valve cover fixed the PCV issue Stephan 🔧

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Thank you Zane. It's a hideous car for sure. 🤣

[@leo-ub6nb]

Unfortunately, for these Cruzes to be reliable, you have to replace everything 😂 The car is ok, at best. Hopefully, once you replace most of the most commonly failed components with kits that fix XYZ issues, it should then become good and reliable. The issue with the PCV, is actually the Intake Manifold. Dorman sells a “OEFIX” Intake Manifold, which fixes the issue that causes the PCV system to fail. Now, I have seen some complaints say that it doesn’t fit properly, but majority are saying it’s good. I haven’t installed one from them yet, but I do have it being shipped to me in the next day or two. From what I’ve found, only Dorman and ZZP make a replacement manifold with the fix to prevent the PCV issue. ZZP is a performance company that specializes in GM vehicles, and theirs is quite pricey. So Dorman it is for me. You’re also supposed to replace the Intake Manifold fix and the Valve Cover all together at once, to ensure the system doesn’t fail again. But seeing as you just replaced the Valve Cover recently, it should be just fine to replace the Intake Manifold separately, as long as you do it before the PCV fails again. So if you do want to prevent the issue from occurring again, replace the Intake Manifold ASAP. Theres supposed to be a small orange check valve inside of the manifold. Sooner or later, it becomes dislodged and causes the PCV system to fail and creates a vacuum. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to complete the install due to vacation coming up in the next two days, so it’ll have to wait until I get back. Also, *when* the Water Outlet pump fails (from cracking or it just starts leaking coolant), replace it with an aluminum version, rather than that plastic junk. If any plastic components need replacing, try searching for an aluminum version of said component. Should last much longer and they usually are around the same price as the plastic version. Here’s what I’m doing to make the 1.4 Turbo Cruze “reliable”: Dorman OEFIX Manifold and Valve Cover Aluminum Water Outlet Pump Thermostat Mod: Have a lower temp thermostat to help with the overheating issues Change Coolant Reservoir Cap to a 15 PSI cap. The combination of the Thermostat Mod and Coolant Reservoir 15 PSI cap should help keep temps in check and prevent any slow leaks of coolant, which are other common issues these 1.4 Turbo engines have. For the Thermostat Mod, you take the internals from another thermostat and place them in your Cruze’s thermostat housing. You’ll need some pliers to help grip the lock spring to remove and replace. Also, do NOT twist the actual thermostat sensor when removing. Just pull straight out. The bird cage that holds the thermostat sensor in place, the spring, and the lock spring is ok to twist for removal and replacing. Once I complete the install of all those things, I’ll try to remember to give an update. Some part numbers for anyone else wanting to try out the fixes I mentioned above: Dorman OEFIX PCV Kit: 615-380KIT MITZONE Aluminum Water Outlet: 001-477ALU-A Dorman Thermostat (Cruze): 902-808 Dorman Thermostat (Donor parts): 902-2080 15 PSI Coolant Reservoir Cap: MotoRad T-46 •You can find the Dorman Manifold separately, if you recently replaced the Valve Cover. •The Aluminum Water Outlet, there are many brands. Pick your poison. •If your OEM Thermostat Housing is *NOT* cracked/compromised you *ONLY* need to buy the donor one. But if it is cracked, you need to buy the replacement and the donor parts. I know, long post. Just trying to share as much as possible 😅 Edit: Just binged all your Cruze videos, so it seems you are very aware of the issues of this car 😂 This was the first video of yours that I’ve watched, so I didn’t know 🙃

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Thank you my friend. !! I appreciate your feed back, wow that was alot of info. It's my son's car, I helped him pick it out. So I feel a bit responsible. It's a hideous car in many ways but at the same time very smooth and peppy. Also very fuel efficient. Just too bad all the key components are plastic !!!!!

[@Whitecranekungfu]

Mine was a 1968 VW T-3 squareback. Easy to work on... parts were always out of Brazil. But computer box, points, air box and pushrod tubes... always in need of adjusting and or repair. ... I do miss that orange 1675cc 4 speed beast...

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Always miss the ones you sell 🥺

[@briankalfus598]

Hell of a dad you are, did 02 sensors on my Lincoln last weekend

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Haha ya. It's the only way I get to see them or hang out with them lol. Fix their cars or give them money 💰 😂🙄

[@briankalfus598]

@@pstreetgarage7304 lol I can get that

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Genuine GM Part... made in Poland. lol! Great Video Stephan Thanks for Sharing Mate!!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Yes. I saw that lol. GM isn't what it use to be lol

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi Stephan 🇨🇦 all ways some to fix on different cars issues the valve issue solved was not to complicated.nice work👍🏻🙏🏻.Greetings.Hubertus 🇳🇱🇳🇴🍀☮🇨🇦

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Hello Hubertus ! Thank you, I appreciate it ! 🇨🇦

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Yeah those valve covers have an issue they go bad all the time you can usually hear it whistling I've even had a couple where it was making it run very funky

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Unreal !!!

[@ROXSTARCorvette4371]

I feel your pain. Although I can tell you that you have no idea what terror is until you've owned a Yugo. That without a doubt, was the worst purchase of my life. It smoked, it was noisy, and the transmission was like shifting mashed potatoes.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

A Yugo seriously? I remember those lol. They were pretty crude. And quite inexpensive to buy. (For obvious reasons) 😆

[@ROXSTARCorvette4371]

@@pstreetgarage7304 Yes a Yugo. I thought it would be a good alternative to a used car. I was wrong.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

@@ROXSTARCorvette4371 haha

[@tremaynebennett9476]

So sorry for your regretable purchase of a yugo. Neighbor had one that I ended up working on...all of the time. You generally get what you pay for.

[@ProjectMercuryMarauder]

I’ve done a couple of those! lol Running a vehicle with a lean condition can deteriorate the efficiency of the catalytic converter. With the P0158 code you might need to replace the O2 sensor these vehicles can be kind of sensitive to the brand O2 sensor you use try and make it sure that it’s the same as OEM. Other than that, the last thing I would do with this car is run a fuel based catalytic converter cleaner, such as cataclean. As for the cruise, unfortunately that’s just how they are when you think they’re fixed they’re never really truly fixed. The last couple of decades GM build quality has really deteriorated.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Always something with those cars lol. I do have a bottle of cataclean. I might try that to see if it gets rid of the lean code. Probably won't but won't hurt. Thanks for your support my friend.

[@lightofgodindarkness]

Thanks alot for sharing My friend

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Thank you my friend ! I appreciate your support !

[@response2u]

Thanks. What happened to the blue gasket you removed? Did you replace that too?

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Yes! New cover comes with new gasket and all bolts

[@response2u]

@@pstreetgarage7304 Thanks! Do you have a recommended brand for the new cover?

[@pstreetgarage7304]

@@response2u Got this from Rock auto. It's a Genuine GM part. Part number is in the Vid

[@response2u]

@@pstreetgarage7304 Thank you!

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Torque setting for M6 bolt is max 96 inch pounds = 8 ft/lb's! Check google theres plenty charts for pretty much any bolt size. There easy things to snap (I'm sure you know that) I bought myself a 1/4 drive Torque Wrench real handy for bike's n small engines!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Agree. And with being all plastic I just snuggled it up. So far so good 👍. Thank you.

[@patnichols1463]

The PCV is actually in the intake manifold. Try pulling oil dipstick while idling.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Thanks !

[@NikkaDaddi]

What does pulling on the dipstick while it idle tell you ?

[@pstreetgarage7304]

@@NikkaDaddi help me out brother. A failed flap? I know there is a valve in the intake manifold.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

@@NikkaDaddi I'm just not sure which one has failed

[@NikkaDaddi]

There is a diaphragm in the intake manifold that you need to check to see if it has failed , which happens on these engines the cover replacement is a temporary fix.. change the manifold or order a Cruze kit to bypass the shitty pcv system all together

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

💪👍💪

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

Nice 👍

[@anitrahughes3747]

I got a Cruze and it’s the worst car I’ve owned I’m having issues I’m not sure if it’s pcv valve or oil pump 2 different mechanics telling me different things

[@pstreetgarage7304]

@@anitrahughes3747 try the PCV first. It's a hideous car

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

👌👌👌

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

🤬 car wars

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Haha. Always !!!

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Seems so wasteful shame you couldn't just change the Valve section!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

It's insane. Apparently you can heat it up and pry it off, then the new one would need to be glued on. Kind of crazy. Very wasteful. Grocery stores won't give out plastic bags but you can throw one of those out every couple of years 🙄

[@LOLONO666]

there are 2 millions videos about that silly pcv valve,,do your research

[@pstreetgarage7304]

@@LOLONO666 thank you !!!