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Pcv valve stuck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2009Access4x4, Mar 23, 2019.

  1. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:04 PM
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    2009Access4x4

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    Anyone have to use a breaker bar to get a original pcv valve unstuck?
     
  2. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:09 PM
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    When you get that thing out I am thinking you will want to use a thread chaser and use anti seize to install the new one, you sure don't want to strip that thing out.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    I have Teflon thread chaser with me. Did you have to use a breaker bar too? I tried PB blaster it but No go
     
  4. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    Try heating it up a bit with a propane torch, spray with a rust dissolver, tap lightly with a small hammer and then try to remove.
     
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  5. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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    I started with a warm engine, penetrating oil and waited overnight, but most don't take this much effort.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    Mine was hard enough that I gave up so I didn't break anything. I'll try hot engine + PB blaster on Monday and I'll update if the op doesn't.
     
  7. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    I will warm it up and respray with blaster. Thanks
     
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    So I warmed it up and it was super easy after that. Does anyone know if it needs to be torqued to a specific amount?
     
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  9. Mar 23, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    Tighten snug and a little bit more. Wouldn’t hurt to smear some never seize on the threads.
     
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  10. Mar 23, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Word. Definitely doing it Monday
     

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