CruzeKits.com V3.4 PCV Fix Kit In-Car Install

Install instructions for the CruzeKits.com V3.4 PCV Fix Kit, available on cruzekits.com.
This kit addresses the failure of the intake manifold PCV check valve in the Sonic/Trax/Encore/Cruze. It can also be installed as preventive maintenance if the check valve nipple still exists, as the check valve flap may be deteriorated from the back. As seen in the video, manifold removal is not required for installation. This PCV Fix Kit is available for $74.99 on CruzeKits.com.
CruzeKits V3.4+ PCV Fix Kit Details & Ordering:
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This PCV Fix Kit applies to the following vehicles with the GM 1.4L Turbo LUV, LUJ, or A14NET engine:
2011-2015 and 2016 Limited 1.4L Cruze
2011-2019 Chevy Sonic/Aveo
2015+ Chevy Trax
2013+ Buick Encore (Excludes LE2-equipped models)
2011+ Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (Turbo only)
2009+ Opel/Vauxhall Astra J (Turbo only)
2010+ Opel/Vauxhall Meriva B
2011+ Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
This PCV Fix Kit addresses the missing/malfunctioning intake manifold check valve as well as replacing the corrugated hose that typically cracks, resulting in a check engine light. This kit along with a new GM valve cover will fix all of the PCV issues these cars have.
Related DTCs:
P0171
P0106
P1101
P0507
P0299
P2096

[@ZUKOKBG]

Someone buy this man a beer!! I ordered the 3.4 fix kit and the valve cover all the way from From France. I received everything in barely 5 days, I mounted everything as instructed and the car works great now! Btw customer service was great they went above and beyond to answer all my questions! Thanks !

[@AndreiDPop]

Thank you! I’m so glad I was able to help.

[@jeffpeters3942]

I just installed your kit on my daughter's '15 Buick Encore last weekend. Everything went as it should, thanks to your video and taking a couple calls to be sure I had the right parts prior to install and to confirm the valve cover also needed to be replaced to pair up with Cruze kit. P0171 code is now gone and it runs much better! Thanks Andrei!

[@AndreiDPop]

awesome, thanks for the feedback!

[@russellhltn1396]

Nice work! This is quite the improvement over v1 that required removing the intake manifold.

[@BigZeus]

Glad you made an updated vid! The 3.4 kit is still working great on my 13 Cruze. 🤠

[@AndreiDPop]

That’s great to hear!

[@thomasfowler1065]

This quick fix really does solve the problem removed the P0171 code (Permanent) system to lean .2012 Chevy Cruze 1.4 turbo idle’s smoother and runs better!!! 180$ gets you the kit and a new OEM camshaft valve cover one happy customer!!!!

[@bustapiston2170]

Just finished installing this kit in a 2015 Trax. Pretty straight forward with a few challenges. Will be posting a video soon. Thank you for the great kit.

[@AndreiDPop]

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your video too!

[@bustapiston2170]

@@AndreiDPop Video posted kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWzhJ6KeLKesKs thanks again for the great kit. 500 miles and counting, working great.

[@csatosandor3939]

Mulțumesc mult pentru acest kit care a ajuns fără nici-o problemă în România . Totul a fost conform descrierii ṣi funcționează perfect după instalare . Recomand tuturor ! Have a nice day !

[@AndreiDPop]

Cu plăcere! Ma bucur ca kitul functioneaza bine si ca a ajuns fara probleme in Romania. Multumesc pentru comentariu!

[@octavianzimbatu9650]

Salut! Ai montat singur kitul sau ai fost la un service?

[@csatosandor3939]

Salut . Am montat singur acasă pe o Zafira C Tourer 1.4 , este foarte ușor dacă ai puțină îndemânare și urmezi pași din videoclip .

[@mfcordova2007]

i ordered this kit and it came with everything i needed. i was able to follow the directions. since they were really easy and took time to explain the steps. im waiting for the cure time to complete so i can drive the car. thank you.

[@AndreiDPop]

Thanks for the review!

[@markkiernan8007]

Ordered my kit last Friday, arrived today on express shipping to the UK, great service 👍

[@markkiernan8007]

As an update, i have completed the fitting of the kit on an Astra 1.4 turbo, car running better than before brillant job 👍

[@letsleepingdogslie5]

Great video! You guys rock! 100% recommend this kit. I changed the valve cover too many times and love this permanent solution. Only step I did differently was I wrapped the glue drop around the screw driver then pressed the plug onto it so when I took the screwdriver out I took the glue with it. 😉

[@bryanbloom8640]

This is the answer to my endless quest of figuring out why I keep getting the P0171 code!!! I own 3 Buick Encores and they all have had the same exact parts fail or break. I am the resident expert in repairing this crappy motor and it’s peanut brittle parts. From the valve incorporated into the valve cover to the plastic water outlet and oil coolant line, this motor is very poorly engineered. This kit is freaking awesome ❤❤❤!! It eliminates the need to replace the entire intake due to a plastic valve. The removal of the intake is a major undertaking on this motor. Thanks sooo much for this video!! Very well done and detailed!!!

[@AndreiDPop]

Thanks for the feedback!!! I agree these are some pretty troublesome motors. Glad you’re able to figure them out for people! Once the common issues are addressed, they’re pretty decent.

[@dharsley9570]

I agree these motor design is very shitty but the intake manifold replacement is not that complicated honestly probably gone be changing again in a couple years forsure tho but it's not to bad of a replacement job

[@AndreiDPop]

@@dharsley9570 why would you keep replacing it if you can just fix it with a pcv fix kit for half the price and not have to waste 2 hours swapping it out?

[@dharsley9570]

@AndreiDPop I agree with u I have one myself that I did the pcv kit fix no problems since but I mentioned it wasn't a hard job to do because someone mentioned it was ... I'm not sure what's taking a EXPERIENCED mechanic 2hrs to swap a intake especially on buick encore !

[@AndreiDPop]

@@dharsley9570 oh yeah an experienced mechanic could knock it out faster for sure. A DIY guy on his first time, definitely closer to 2 hours, assuming he didn’t lose any bolts lol.

[@roblennon4057]

I love your videos man. I bought a fix kit off you a couple years ago but the task seemed quite daunting. but watching you do it makes it look easy. Finally going to throw this thing on once i get my new valve cover gasket and coil. for some odd reason my car likes to eat them every 50k miles or so.

[@AndreiDPop]

50k miles for a valve cover isn’t too bad. Most of the guys with my kit are getting 60k-120k miles between valve cover changes. The install isn’t too bad, just need to wait 15 hours for the epoxy to cure.

[@jaygordon8683]

just did this and luckily I had already ordered a new PCV Hose for this car months earlier. Lucky I did because the valve in the bottom part.( near the turbo) eas completely gone. When you take that hose off if you can blow air from that bottom part then the valve is missing. On the new one when you look in that bottom part of that hose connector, you can clearly see the orange valve. You can actually suck through but you shouldn’t be able to blow through it. I simply took the new PCV hose. I got and cut the ends of it off to use instead of the old one. Not expensive at all on eBay or wherever anyways, I think this is something important people should know. If you did it without replacing the bottom part of that hose then you are probably missing that valve also. Should be easily remedied and replaced.

[@CimarronDave]

I installed this kit on my '15 Cruze a year ago. Great instructions and it runs fine. We had to replace the EVAP purge valve this week, but it was a simple swap with the hose clamps and the way this kit is designed. My question is, should the EVAP purge valve have gone this soon or should we be looking for something else happening. It seems to run fine with the new valve so I we are up and running again. DIYers like myself really appreciate videos like this. Thank you so much!

[@AndreiDPop]

The evap purge valve does fail quite often on these cars. The aftermarket options are worse than the OEM purge valve.

[@davidbjohnson1]

Amazing looking install. Have a 2014 Chevy Cruze. Several valve cover replacements. I’m not a mechanic but want to implement this fix. Is it possible to explain to a mechanic that I want this done, or how? At a loss because I don’t have the skills to do it myself. Thanks!

[@AndreiDPop]

Just have the mechanic look over this video. It’s very easy to do.

[@Zeek800]

Dre Dan. I already ordered the kit plus the tools and some spare check valves. Two days later my son came back from out of town with his 2019 Buick Encore with 42,000 Kim’s ( about 26,000 miles ). I swear the engine is even smaller than it appears in this video. That first peanut brittle hose you remove is there but the last few inches before where it connects to the turbo intake seems like it has another bend in it??? Have you or anyone else installed this kit on a 2019 Encore? ( I assume a 2018 is probably the same ). I also decided to not order the oil catch can. Is this something I should have ordered as well and if it is, can it be easily added in later after the kit is already installed. I’ve talked to 3 different 1.4 litre Turbo owners in the past week all of them were 2014 or 2015 vehicles ( one Trax and one Sonic and a Cruze ) the Sonic has 100,000 miles on it. They all said they love the car and have had no issues besides regular maintenance.

[@amarjoshi5917]

Thanks for the video! I'm about to install your fix on my Sonic now. I noticed my hose didn't have a rubber or plastic o ring. Do you know what size those are so I can get new ones?

[@AndreiDPop]

The plastic ring is available as a replacement on cruzekits.com. The rubber o-ring is 2.6mm thick x 22mm outer diameter.

[@amarjoshi5917]

@@AndreiDPop Awesome, thanks!

[@zmey927]

Hello. There are two valves in the intake manifold. Why don't you change the second one?

[@manjinderwahla8250]

Hi , I have 2012 cruze with 270k kms on it. I have few engines oil leakages , everytime i fix , it start from another place , I changed valve cover once due to pvc failure from valve cover . My question is , is this kit help to increase reliability in terms for leakages ?

[@AndreiDPop]

Yes. If you haven’t replaced your intake manifold by this point, it’s very likely that it’s causing crankcase pressure which is causing leaks everywhere. This kit should help prevent that.

[@pjstartv6798]

Is it possible for those check valves in the kit to be bad out of the bag? I installed the fix kit, replaced the camshaft cover with a GM one, and changed the plugs. Now the car is idling poorly and "bucking" while blowing bluish white smoke out the exhaust as it bucks. The exhaust gives off a burnt smell. The oil isn't milky and it doesn't appear to be losing coolant.

[@AndreiDPop]

I’ve never heard of one being bad right out of the bag but anything is possible. Pull the check valve and try blowing through it both ways. If it only flows one way, make sure it’s flowing away from the T fitting as shown in the video. Did you do a compression test?

[@bfletch123]

I installed this kit on my 2012 Cruze maybe 30,000 miles ago. Decided to replace the check valve as routine maintenance because I ordered a couple extra. About 5,000 miles later I’m seeing evidence of oil residue under throttle body. Do you think the new check valve I put on is bad?

[@AndreiDPop]

Not sure. You can test it by pulling it out (let the hoses get hot first) and blowing through it both ways. Throttle body clamp isn’t tight enough either way. It would be quite unusual for the valve to have failed that soon.

[@squarebodyseth5986]

I didnt give myself enough time before the weekend to order my fix kit so i replaced the intake manifold with a dorman. Is it worth installing the fix kit on the OEM intake instead of the supposedly updated Dorman?

[@AndreiDPop]

I would for sure. Mainly because I’ve had issues reported with the Dorman manifold with the check valve cracking in the back. If you have the OEM manifold off, you could just modify that and swap it in. Could get it ported too at that point and pick up some free power.

[@squarebodyseth5986]

That's what i was thinking, you're not the first one to warn me about the dorman, but i also did the headgasket and wasnt going to wait on it, wife was getting impatient haha. Luckily that job went well and i didnt have to tell her it needed a new motor, caught it just in time before it started overheating and making an oil/coolant smoothie. But ill order 2 kits modify the 2 oems i got and get my money back on the dormans. We have 2 traxs in the household all have had the same issues minus headgasket on the 1. Struggling to keep em going, i love these 1.4s.(not)@@AndreiDPop

[@AndreiDPop]

@@squarebodyseth5986 they’re not too bad of engines if you know how to work on them but I know what you mean. But he’s I’ve heard some pretty awful things about dorman, some of which were from prior engineers that worked at dorman. Enough for me to stay away from them and not trust anything they make.

[@graemewright8438]

Just ordered 1 for my wifes astra here in the uk. Fitting this along with new vavle cover hoping it fixes my p0171 code🤞

[@AndreiDPop]

Awesome. I’m shipping this out today!

[@graemewright8438]

@@AndreiDPop yes I've seen the shipping email thanks for the update 👍

[@graemewright8438]

Ordered at 9pm UK time on 16/11 it arrived 21/11 @1pm 😮 amazing service. Fitted today very easy to install with these videos you've made just waiting 24hrs to cure now and hopefully all is good. Installed new rocker cover as well as it was leaking oil. Thanks for everything.

[@AndreiDPop]

@@graemewright8438 that’s awesome. Sounds like customs in the UK is on point!

[@graemewright8438]

Just a quick question how will I know when it's ready to replace the check valve supplied with the kit? Is there any symptoms to watch out for or is it just simple check engine light?

[@timalten6144]

I just installed this kit and the valve cover last night on my 2012 cruze. This morning I started it up and went for a drive. The valve cover pcv valve is whistling more than the original one! The replacement valve cover I used was a NOVAPARTS. I know you don't address the valve cover, but thought you might have some quick advice.

[@AndreiDPop]

valve cover is defective. As I tell everyone, use OEM valve covers only!

[@allenbowen9988]

@@AndreiDPopwhere do you prefer to get your OEM valve covers?

[@AndreiDPop]

@@allenbowen9988 I actually offer them for sale on the cruzekits site.

[@allenbowen9988]

@@AndreiDPop well, that makes it easy!

[@sinformant]

Im having all of these issues on my car, but ive checked down in the intake and still have the little orage nub still in there. I boight your kit a long time ago as a preemptive measure but never got to installing it.

[@sheezac5446]

Pcv in valve cover?

[@sheezac5446]

Or Pcv hose is not clicked in properly ?

[@Barklen226]

Question for you, and maybe you don't know.. but I accidentally broke the sensor nipple where it's mounted to the intake manifold on the rear right side of my cruze, it's the one that is sitting on the far right side and directly behind your fuel rail in this video, with the tube coming straight down on it. I am trying to JB weld it back on so that it stays but I'm not sure if it's going to work. Do you have any suggestions for fixing it aside from just replacing the intake manifold? I bought this cruze PCV fix kit and was going to install it today but accidentally broke that sensor while I was working on something else. I dont know if it's worth using the cruze pcv fix kit now or just outright replacing that intake manifold.

[@AndreiDPop]

Shoot me a picture of it through the chat on cruzekits.com and I’ll be able to give you a better idea.

[@kchvncey]

if i bought a new manifold already, would the original plug be an issue? or should i just jb weld on the orange plug that’s already in it?

[@AndreiDPop]

Break the plug off and install the kit as shown in the instructions.

[@G30MaxForce]

Hello, Will it work for Opel Insignia 1.6l petrol engine? A16XHT

[@ChaosXification]

So if the manifold check value is still there, would it still be worth installing this mod? I've had the related codes pop up in the past and spent way to much getting it fixed .

[@AndreiDPop]

Hey, thanks for the question! I answered this in our FAQ: cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Yes! This would be considered a preventive maintenance, or manifold upgrade install. There are two ways to do this. 1. With the manifold still in the car, find a flathead screwdriver, rest it against the nipple protruding in the manifold, and give it a whack with the palm of your hand to break it off. The nipple would remain inside the PCV chamber of the intake manifold and would have nowhere to go. The flap on the back side would eventually be consumed by the engine through one of the cylinders and burned through the exhaust. This is the same manner in which the check valve fails on its own, and no problems have been reported from this approach. 2. You can remove the intake manifold, break the tip off in the same fashion, and shake the flap out afterward. If you have any concerns about the check valve being ingested by the engine and causing any issues, this would be the better option. Doing this also gives you a better opportunity to clean the intake manifold thoroughly and check the PCV port on the cylinder head to make sure it's free of deposits.

[@Nabdoolhotmail]

You recommend attaching a catch can also to pcv system ?

[@AndreiDPop]

Not really. I don’t think it’s necessary. For some high power applications it may be beneficial but using a low volatility oil like AMSOIL signature series would be far more effective in reducing overall oil consumption. I personally don’t run a catch can on my crude.

[@kfhkfh7530]

Hey Andrei, do you think a 2.9psi cracking pressure check valve will be ok to use?

[@AndreiDPop]

No, that is much too high. The one in the kit I offer is 0.3PSI. It should not be more than 0.5psi.

[@kfhkfh7530]

@@AndreiDPop what will/could happen if the check valve pressure is too high?

[@AndreiDPop]

@@kfhkfh7530 more oil leaks, reduced fuel economy, more oil consumption. Bottom line is the intake produced -8psi of vacuum max. Between about -0.5 and -8 psi of manifold vacuum, the manifold will apply vacuum to the crankcase which will aid the low tension piston rings in producing an optimal seal to the cylinder walls and thereby minimizing oil consumption and maximizing fuel efficiency. If you have a check valve with a crack pressure of 2.9psi, then you’re basically not going to have crankcase vacuum when the manifold is vacuum is between -0.5 and -3.4psi because the manifold has to overcome the threshold for the check valve to open. It just so happens that this is the range the manifold will be in during cruising and normal driving. So the check valve would only open during deceleration and idle. This is why crack pressure is very important. The PCV fix kit uses check valves of the absolute lowest possible crack pressure to ensure that the engine continues to operate optimally without any drawbacks. You might think this doesn’t make a difference but over the course of a year, the additional cost of fuel adds up. If you’re going to make your own fix for the PCV system, do it right so it doesn’t cost you money down the road in most fuel economy and additional oil consumption.

[@AudioAdvisory38]

Make sure, and I should add emphasis on Make Sure that you know the old orange intake diaphragm is not only half missing. Use a pick, hex key wrench, anything, to verify the port is clear enough to take the entire new plug stem. My experience: Following the video instruction with a dry fit, my plug still failed to click through the port. (Do not try to click in during a dry fit!) It was ripped from the glue and fell. If only the nipple half of the diaphragm is missing, yet the remaining mass of the diaphragm clings on the other side, it can prevent the new plug from engaging its hook. This V3.4 PCV Fix by CruzeKits is brilliant ! Ideally if one wants to avoid the problem I came upon; perform this procedure with their original plenum removed from the vehicle, as to prevent the loss of any parts down the PCV journal.

[@AndreiDPop]

thanks for the feedback. This isn’t an issue we run into too often. Maybe once every 300 kits that ship out which is a fairly low number. The whole idea is to not have to replace the manifold, so having to buy a new manifold drastically increases the cost of the kit.

[@AudioAdvisory38]

Yeah my feedback needed a rework to make better sense. Hope all my edits are not getting pushed. Thank you!@@AndreiDPop

[@zayne4876]

Will this work on a 2016 malibu hybrid? Same design. Pcv in cover

[@chefjack23]

So you are unable to drive until the epoxy has cured after 15hrs?

[@AndreiDPop]

Don’t even start the car before the 15 hours is up

[@2PacMejia]

Hello, would these solve the oil in the throttle body and intercooler hoses?

[@AndreiDPop]

Most of the time yes. This will resolve that issue.

[@user-cs1ki5pq4b]

Do u have to replace valve cover with pvc kit

[@AndreiDPop]

Yes. If the valve cover has failed, that’s a separate component and also needs to be addressed.

[@j.f5212]

Hi does this kit fit the 1.4 Turbo A14NEL engine, which I believe has the same manifold as the B14NET engine?

[@AndreiDPop]

Yes it does.

[@j.f5212]

@@AndreiDPop thanks

[@iamnoesilva]

So i got lucky and and cursed last year, bought a 14 cruze with 31,000 miles and it came with a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty, right now im having the turbo replaced, thermostat and housing, water pump, intercooler, all the seals and gaskets, all no charge to me, the warranty company is picking up the cost, i get my car back tomorrow from the dealership and i already purchased a new manifold and valve cover i want to replace myself because i wanted to install this kit, i didnt realize i didnt need to buy new. Since i already have it im still going to install it but how I do it with a new manifold? Do i have to remove the orange plug? Any cruze install videos?

[@AndreiDPop]

I don’t have a video on it but you can just break the tip off the check valve and poke it through on the other end. Shake the flap out. Easy to do with the manifold off the car.

[@kodygoad9711]

So I have a 15 Cruze and the evap purge valve line does not have a quick disconnect like this one. It is all one piece with the lines shrink fit onto it. What do I do? Cut off the plastic lines?

[@AndreiDPop]

Just take the whole purge valve off and cut the plastic line between the check valve and terminal just like I did in the video. You have an OEM EVAP purge valve which is actually easier to work with.

[@kodygoad9711]

@@AndreiDPop awesome, thanks

[@jmcg1021]

Will this solve the leaking on pass side All over, can’t tell where it’s coming from. I was reading maybe over pressure crankcase.

[@AndreiDPop]

It’s possible yes. I wouldn’t be able to say for certain since I haven’t personally diagnosed your car.

[@allenbowen9988]

My 2014 Cruze is throwing P0171, P0299, and P0420. This seems to be the fix for at least two of them. Any idea if there is a downstream effects of a deteriorating pcv system causing P0420?

[@AndreiDPop]

If the intake manifold check valve failure is neglected for a long time, the increased oil consumption can cause the catalytic converter to fail, so they are related. Sometimes the code goes away after installing the kit, but it’s not guaranteed.

[@allenbowen9988]

@@AndreiDPop Awesome dude. Appreciate it. I just placed an order for V3 and the cover. Side question: My exterior drive side mirror will move down and left with the door control but not up or right … any idea what I need to replace? I don’t know if it’s the inside door control or the mirror motor.

[@zzzbunk]

Will it affect performance if the Y fitting between the air intake manifold and the vapor canister purge valve is connected at the straight part and the angled portion connects back to the thinner hose connecting back to the PCV valve hose portion?

[@AndreiDPop]

By the straight part, you mean connecting the Y fitting upstream of the check valve on the EVAP solenoid assembly?

[@zzzbunk]

Yes. You have the Y fitting with the curvature/angled side connecting to make space for the thinner hose connection to the straight Portion of the Y fitting.

[@zzzbunk]

If the thinner hose connects to the angled/curvature portion of the Y fitting and the other 2 points connect to the straight Portion of the Y fitting. Will this affect any type of performance of the kit?

[@AndreiDPop]

@@zzzbunk you’ll need to install the Y fitting where I have it positioned. Moving it upstream of the check valve on the evap purge valve will cause that check valve to get dirty and may cause it to leak over time.

[@AndreiDPop]

@@zzzbunk the kit will work but it will cause boost pressure to be forced into the EVAP system which will cause a whole lot of issues. I strongly recommend not deviating from the design I showed in this video.

[@pjstartv6798]

I've been having oil leaks around the front of the valve cover for awhile now and when doing highway driving up steep hills where I'm in boost it sprays oil all over the inside of the hood and on top of the air box. I assume it's pushing past the dipstick tube seal and spraying out there. Then one day a few weeks ago i was driving and the engine just started stumbling and blew a cloud of bluish white smoke out the exhaust. I pulled into work and parked and the stumble and smoke cleared up. About 8 hours later after work I drove home and all was good until just before getting home (about 15 minutes) and it did the stumble/smoke thing again. Haven't driven it in a few weeks now but start it from time to time and it will let out a bit of smoke on startup and once the startup idle drops it clears up. Too afraid to drive it to test anything further. I had assumed it was the valve cover and was going to just replace that but now I'm wondering if I should check if the PCV valve is gone. If it is and I install the fix kit I'm assuming I should also replace the valve cover anyway? The diaphragm isn't whistling and I don't get any engine codes.

[@AndreiDPop]

Is this an OEM valve cover or aftermarket? Check for the intake manifold check valve and let me know what you find.

[@pjstartv6798]

@@AndreiDPop It's all OEM. Engine has about 91k miles on it. I'll check to see if the valve is still there this weekend, weather permitting.

[@pjstartv6798]

@@AndreiDPop I will also note that I drove it with the oil leak/spray under the hood for well over a year and it still ran and drove fine up until a week or 2 before the stumble/smoke issue when it started idling rough and felt like it had lost a little power. Not quite as peppy as it once was.

[@grantman102002]

@@pjstartv6798 Short of the spraying oil, same symptoms on my Cruze. Checked for the orange in intake manifold and its gone. The check engine light comes and goes but the car has been low on power for me since the first time it showed up.

[@pjstartv6798]

@@AndreiDPop So I pulled the tube off of the PCV check valve opening (snapped that peanut brittle in the process) and I had a really hard time telling but I'm about 98% sure the check valve is gone. The opening of the tube and the opening where the check valves resides were both coated in oil as well so that made it harder to tell. I didn't have any q-tips to get down in there and clean it but the fact that there was oil coating the inside is a fairly good indicator that something's wrong. I'm definitely going to have to do some cleaning before I can install the fix kit, new camshaft cover, and plugs.

[@pjstartv6798]

FYI.... your brush tool to clean out the PCV port doesn't work on a Chevy Sonic with the intake manifold still in the car. The PCV port sits underneath the back hood opening and there's not enough room to fit the tool and drill. I tried angling it but there was just no way. MAYBE if you had a super low profile drill it would work but you'd have to insert the brush into the port and then attach the drill after the brush is already inside the port. I ended up using muscles and spun the brush by hand and then used a whole lot of q-tips and brake cleaner to get it as good as I could. Hopefully that worked good enough.

[@AndreiDPop]

Some guys remove the cowl on the sonic to get easier access. It doesn’t take a whole lot of time. Either way I’m glad you figured it out.

[@nizo6673]

Hey Dan I have a 2019 Chevy trax at 51k miles when will I need to do this? And how do I know if the orange nipple is gone?

[@AndreiDPop]

You can do this preventively or you can wait for the part to fail. You’ll need to pull the pcv pipe off of the intake manifold and look inside for the missing orange nipple. It’s a 100% failure rate part so it will eventually fail, it’s just a matter of when.

[@nizo6673]

@@AndreiDPop I’m gonna do that soon and assuming the nipple is there how would one remove it?

[@AndreiDPop]

@@nizo6673 this was answered in the FAQ. cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions

[@nizo6673]

@@AndreiDPopwhere can I find that quick evap disconnect ?

[@AndreiDPop]

@@nizo6673 it comes with some evap purge valve assemblies. Not all. If yours doesn’t have it, just disconnect the evap solenoid and take the whole thing off.

[@andrerobinson1349]

How do I remove the orange check valve if it's still there?

[@AndreiDPop]

You can give it a whack with a flathead screwdriver.

[@hashbrown-]

Only issue i had was the plastic washer he mentioned you must have to prevent a big vaccum leak...mine was there but attached to the nipple instead of up in the plug...& at re install it wouldn't fit in the plug....i Finally put it in Boiling water for a couple minutes and it went inn....Hope this helps someone....my car was a cruze 1.4

[@AndreiDPop]

Yeah that little washer can be tricky to snap back in. I’m glad the boiling water worked for you!

[@wheretonext3700]

At what point in the video are you talking about, I think I have a vacuum leak after installing this kit, I got a check engine light after putting this on. I thought it had something to do with the purge valve part, and I might need to redo that step again, but im not fir sure but I notice a difference in my car that wasn't there before the install.

[@AndreiDPop]

@@wheretonext3700 most common source of a vacuum leak after installing the kit is a missing o-ring or plastic ring from the pcv pipe manifold terminal. Those can fall out if you’re not careful. .

[@wheretonext3700]

@AndreiDPop I think I'm missing the plastic ring. I couldn't really see in the video, but when I looked in mines it's just all black with nothing removable . Can I replace it with a black oring? This code is driving me crazy.

[@AndreiDPop]

@@wheretonext3700 we have replacements on cruzekits.com for that. I don’t know of anything else that will do it. Can you send me a picture of the inside of the terminal on the cruzekits.com chat?

[@brandonchristie7024]

what happens if you drop a plug down the hole? first one fell off. second one i got perfect

[@AndreiDPop]

nothing really. The intake manifold pcv chamber is quite large and the plug won't block flow, and the plug has nowhere to go since it can't travel up the pcv pipe.

[@Stefan-ys7rm]

Hello! I have an Opel Astra j 1,4 turbo, engine B14 NET. I got a V3.4+pcv kit, but I didn't install it because the valve is still in its place. Could I do anything for installing that kit whitout intake manifold removal? Thank you! Domnule Andrei, am dedus că pot fi înțeles și dacă mă exprim în limba română. Am primit kitul comandat și aș dori să-l instalez preventiv, chiar dacă membrana din galeria de admisie încă nu a cedat. Există vreo modalitate de a instala acest kit fără a demonta galeria de admisie? Motor B14NET. Mulțumesc!

[@AndreiDPop]

Hello, and thanks for the message. I can read Romanian but was never taught how to write it. I answered this question in our FAQ page. Have a look and let me know if you need any additional help. cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions

[@Stefan-ys7rm]

It's very clear, thank you !

[@Smack5]

What if u don’t have the wire spin brush. What’s another way to clean it

[@AndreiDPop]

Old toothbrush and some patience. Or a metal brush if you have a small enough one. Worst case you can pull the manifold.

[@Smack5]

@@AndreiDPop thanks for the quick feedback

[@Cdaddy78]

I lost the plug into the intake, it fell off the screwdriver after a dry fit. Do I have to remove the intake now?

[@AndreiDPop]

No, it won’t hurt anything being in there, but if it dropped that easily, something wasn’t right. Make sure the screwdriver and plug head are thoroughly cleaned with the alcohol wipe. Make sure both are dry before applying the glue dot. You can use two glue dots if you’re doing this in cold weather (that should be on the note sheet).

[@Cdaddy78]

@AndreiDPop it was more that it seated/ clipped in well in dry fit, so removal required more pressure than the glue dot could handle

[@AndreiDPop]

@@Cdaddy78 ah! That makes sense. Yeah the plug really doesn’t have anywhere to go so you won’t have anything to worry about. Could pull it out with some tweezers if you’re concerned with it.

[@Cdaddy78]

@AndreiDPop appreciate the responses, friend. I think it might have migrated toward the engine side of the intake, as I can't seem to see it at the bottom. Likely a case of remove intake, or move on.

[@AndreiDPop]

@@Cdaddy78 the inlet to the manifold is only about 1/2” inch in diameter and toward the top of the manifold, so if it just sits there at the bottom indefinitely, it won’t harm anything.

[@j.f5212]

Do you ship to the UK?

[@AndreiDPop]

Yes, you’ll find the shipping options at checkout.

[@j.f5212]

@@AndreiDPop thanks again all ordered. In the UK a new manifold is £600 or $750.

[@laurentiuminzu1002]

Bună ziua! Cum pot comanda acest chit si și in România?

[@productofmyenvironment2529]

At 9:00 mins What if that orange nipple is still in there and intake is still on the car?

[@AndreiDPop]

Most people would just hit it with a flathead screwdriver to break it off and install the kit as usual. I’ve never had anyone report any issues from doing that, since it basically causes it to fail in the same manner as it does on its own. You can do it with the manifold still in the car or you can take it out if you want to shake that flap out but it will otherwise just get consumed by the engine.

[@productofmyenvironment2529]

Thank you that’s what I was told just wanted to make sure 👍🏻 💯

[@bobchristensen4897]

Did this throw a code? What was the code? My 2011 Cruze is throwing a P1101

[@AndreiDPop]

P1101 is usually causes by a failed check valve at the turbo inlet (you can try replacing the pcv pipe), a dirty throttle body, or a combination of other issues. Is your intake manifold check valve missing?

[@wheretonext3700]

Did you figure it out? I got this code after installing this kit.

[@esbee7542]

Is this kit also applies to Chevrolet Cruze 1.8LS Year: 2010 EngineNo: AFS086805KA4K Engine: (2H0) ENGINE Gasoline., 4 Cyl., 1,8 L MFI, 103kW, (DOHC) EngineStyle: F18D4 Transmission: (MH8) 6-AT , HMD, X23F

[@AndreiDPop]

No, it does not apply to the 1.8.

[@esbee7542]

@@AndreiDPop Thanks for the confirmation

[@RT-qd8yl]

Is there a printed pdf instructional sheet that I can download somewhere to have something to guide myself/look at while I'm actually working on the car? If not could you guys develop one? That would be awesome. I've had the kit for a while now and really want to install it on my Cruze before all my oil seals blow out.

[@Westy04]

If the check valve was to fail what would I expect to happen?

[@AndreiDPop]

Excess oil consumption, external leaks, p0299 code, reduced throttle response and power, reduced fuel economy.

[@Westy04]

@@AndreiDPop Thanks for the quick response. My curze just started heavily smoking out of the tailpipe after the car is warmed up really well. I'm only getting some codes from some O2 sensors, which I assume is because of the excess smoke. I'm trying to figure out what is going on. I Installed your kit years ago but I don't remember exactly when or how many miles have been put on the check valve. I'll have to pull it off and see if it's still operating.

[@AndreiDPop]

@@Westy04 is the smoking while accelerating or at idle?

[@Westy04]

@@AndreiDPop accelerating.

[@AndreiDPop]

@@Westy04 pull the check valve and blow through it both ways. What turbo is on the car?

[@calholli]

My sister ran her Cruze into the ground, so this info doesn't help me anymore. :) Her engine was knocking so she parked her car and it sat for a few months, not knowing what we were going to do with it.. and someone crashed into her parked Cruze and totaled it. hahaha.. Talk about dumb luck. She got paid for full insurance payout, even though the engine was blown.

[@AndreiDPop]

That’s quite some amazing luck! Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.

[@RT-qd8yl]

This is why I put full coverage on mine. I've never hoped for a crash so much in my life. 🤣

[@AndreiDPop]

@@RT-qd8yl funny story. A while back one of the CruzeTalk community guys had an engine that blew cylinder 3. Didn’t have the money to fix it immediately so he parked it on the street in front of his house. A week later some drunk driver plowed into the parked car. Insurance totaled it and paid him top dollar for the car, completely unaware of the blown engine. LOL.

[@aceburns8673]

Dude your very hard to understand

[@AndreiDPop]

First time I’ve heard that. What part did you need additional help with?

[@jayway8612]

hey andrei, is the silicone needed to help seal or is just used for lubrication?

[@AndreiDPop]

It’s only used as a lubricant to help get the fittings onto the hose.

[@jayway8612]

@@AndreiDPop i see why now lol....i accidentally broke one of the push tabs of the plastic ring of the terminal at 13:09 ...is this a problem or will it still work?

[@AndreiDPop]

@@jayway8612 yes it should still work. You’ll know if it doesn’t if you have a vacuum leak at that connection.

[@jayway8612]

@@AndreiDPop okay, i heard it snap in when i was connecting everything together...looks great. The only other thing i had issues with was the plug cap. Is it supposed to cover the little holes or just the big one?

[@AndreiDPop]

@@jayway8612 it’s supposed to cover all of them. Well, the epoxy is at least.