[VE] VZ and VE Alloytec PCV Problem/Fix

[Fu Manchu]

The great thing about all this is the roll of enthusiasts to solve the problem, which then led to GM themselves altering the design in line with the enthusiasts solution.

 

[syked]

Yeah I think everyone should do this.

I have done this ages ago and also installed a catch can at same time. Then at a later date, I also installed a clean side separator.

There's definitely been improvment with idle and acceleration

Both the catch can and clean side separator were from Elite engineering USA

 

[VS_Pete]

I’ll take before and after photos of the holes on the PCV on the next one.

GM apparently corrected the undersized PCV holes sometime after 2013?

Can you buy a PCV with factory enlarged holes?
Yes. It costs a Shinto load because it comes with a free valve cover.

Thanks GM ya f%^#ers.

Is that updated PCV for the VE V6 SIDI aswell?
Got a part number?

 

[Fu Manchu]

No, because the part is the whole valve/cam cover. The PCV comes free with it. $$$

The updated PCV will be identical to the modification done in this thread, so just do it yourself.

 

[VS_Pete]

Thanks for that.

 

[Immortality]

Someone should pick up a couple of old PCV valves, modify and offer them for a cheap price on an exchange basis for those who'd rather not modify it themselves.

 

[stick3]

or just need somebody to go to america and bring some back
https://www.go-parts.com/ps-product.php?product=4521953&name=2008 Pontiac G8 PCV Valve 6 Cyl 3.6L Genuine&year=2008&make=Pontiac&model=G8&parttype=PCV Valve&sku=5A28BD0
and the g8 is a ve commodore sold in amerca

 

[stick3]

i just bought a new one from amazon $38 aud delivered
https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Mot...pontiac+g8+v6+pcv&qid=1573167575&sr=8-2-fkmr0

 

[Dayvo]

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This is the hose and valve location on VZ-VE S1 (guessing similar on VE2-VF in various configurations)

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I have pulled the heater hose aside and there’s a plastic tab on my finger which needs to gently be pushed toward the passenger side and the hose lifted to release it.

Ok after reading this i managed to take it out and clean it . Wasn't too bad , had a bit of a build up of crap around the smaller hole . Drilled them both out and soaked it in throttle body cleaner then used a magnet to remove and swarf . Haven't had a chance to go for a drive yet . Her indoors wants a hand in the garden

 

[commodore665]

Ok after reading this i managed to take it out and clean it . Wasn't too bad , had a bit of a build up of crap around the smaller hole . Drilled them both out and soaked it in throttle body cleaner then used a magnet to remove and swarf . Haven't had a chance to go for a drive yet . Her indoors wants a hand in the garden

good pic showing the location , might do this during the week