►Mk7 Volkswagen engines feature a crankcase ventilation system (PCV) that is crucial to your engine’s performance. If your crankcase breather/oil separator is failing, VW offers an updated genuine breather replacement.
Although Volkswagen doesn’t consider the PCV system a regular maintenance system, it’s well known that these parts fail quite regularly. The symptoms are easily diagnosed as other failures, however, the PCV system should always be checked early on in the diagnostic process as it’s easy to replace/repair and the parts are affordable.
Today Aaron Davis is here to show you how simple of a job it is to remove and replace the PCV on top of your engine with just a few basic hand tools.
Symptoms of a failing PCV system can start to show at any time. However, most people begin noticing symptoms around 60,000 to 80,000 miles. PCV system issues show up in many different ways, with some being easier to diagnose than others.
The symptoms are:
Vacuum Leaks
Illuminated Check Engine Light
Illuminated Oil Pressure Light
Rough Idle
High Oil Consumption
Lean & Misfire Codes P0300 & P0171
Idle Regulation Codes
Whistling Noise from Engine Cover
Oil Leak from Rear Main Seal
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Fits These Cars:
2013-2017 Volkswagen Beetle
2013-2015 Volkswagen Jetta
2014-2017 Volkswagen Passat
2015-2018 Volkswagen GTI
2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf
2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
2017-2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Index:
Intro 00:00
Remove the coil packs on cylinders 3 and 4 01:00
Remove the PCV valve 01:36
Install the new PCV valve 03:00
Reinstall the coil packs 04:24
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before putting cover on how about starting and check for leaks?
You completely forgot the first step. COMPRESSED AIR. You have to blow the sand and grit off of it and around it or you'll dump that junk into your motor when you go to pull it off.
I love Volkswagens and have one myself. But I’m on my beginner journey to wrenching on cars, and these cars look very challenging to work on. Everything looks so cramped. The videos are awesome and I can see why you guys are certainly the professionals when it comes to working on euro cars. Do you have any suggestions for a car that’s easy to work on for a complete newbie in his own driveway? Much appreciated! Awesome content by the way! Very professional!!
I’ve done this replacement many times but I watched your video as I always do very good instructions step-by-step gets a 10 out of 10 thank you. BK