Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Zetec Maintenance Replacing PCV valve in Zetec

Has sanyone found an easy way to replace this. Manual says to remove a shield (forgot the name of it) and if you cannot get to it this way to remove the exhaust manifold.
Is there a way to get to it without removing anything? One would think a maintenance item would be placed in a location easy to service.

Exhaust manifold heat shield,r/h end under exhaust manifold,easy if you pop the shield off.

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V6 MTX
'Buy the tools and dodge the fools..."
'Its only nuts & bolts!'
Terry's Website

Sory guys! What exactly does the PCV do? I ahve had this replaced on many cars and really forget what it does!

It contols the amount of fumes from the crankcase that 'bleed' into the intake manifold. PCV=Positive Crankcase Vent (system)

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V6 MTX
'Buy the tools and dodge the fools..."
'Its only nuts & bolts!'
Terry's Website

I did post a procedure on how to do this in the How To Section on this site. The Manual says you have to remove the Heat Sheild. Dont bother. This a difficult and pain full. My process does require you to get under the car but will be much faster. You do have to remove the Coolant Inlet pipe from the Engine but even the manual states to do this. Let me know if you need more explanation on the post I did. Thanks.

Patel

Seems to be a difference of opinion on this between Terry and Patel. So which procedure is easier guys?????? Patel, have you done Terry's method and vice versa?

Which is it?