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Offline Jons1001

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PCV valve change
« on: March 16, 2021, 11:15:55 am »
Hi all, does anyone know if you have to change the rubber seal/gasket when fitting a new PCV? VW wanted about £25 for it so I just bought the valve itself but now wondering if I should have bought it aswell. Thanks

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Re: PCV valve change
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2021, 11:50:04 am »
Id say its best to replace the gasket. Saves the hassle in removing it again if it doesn't seal fully.

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Re: PCV valve change
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2021, 02:43:56 pm »
Id say its best to replace the gasket. Saves the hassle in removing it again if it doesn't seal fully.

Thanks, found one on ebay (genuine) for £7 ish so not too bad.

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Re: PCV valve change
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2021, 05:32:55 pm »
I have seen them leak so best to change gasket.

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Re: PCV valve change
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2021, 06:16:05 pm »
Cheers, does anyone know what tools are needed?

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Re: PCV valve change
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2021, 11:22:38 pm »
They're held on with torx bolts T25 T30 something like that.

« Last Edit: March 16, 2021, 11:25:25 pm by GVK »

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Re: PCV valve change
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2021, 09:03:10 am »
Cheers. When it see it done that quickly begs the question why did two VW specialists quote me £140 plus vat to supply and fit?! Also same for the diverter valve. One of them also told me they were giving a discount on labour as some of the same parts would be removed when fitting the pcv and diverter valve?