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Replacing the PCV Valve


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There are a number threads on US forums urging the periodic replacement of these valves, even though it is not in the Toyota schedule. The argument is that these valves clog, the PCV does not work properly and oil quality deteriorates more quickly. There are even suggestions that this is a factor in the Death Rattle issue.

Apparently, an oem valve in the States is about $10 and a pattern part $5 ( link), but a Google search for UK parts came up with prices of up to £40! Has anyone replaced a Celica PCV, and if so, where did you buy and how much was it?

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Hi planc; would be interesting if you can find it; looks like it should be a couple of quid but ....???

Also looks like it should be easy to clean; it's just a one way valve but can get gummed up with oil vapour/dirt, hence some people using the little catch tanks. If it were stuck, 5 mins in some paraffin might well work.

Being a pre-face lift owner, anything that helps keep oil sweet is of interest.

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To check for opperation you can nip the rubber hose with pliers at idle, you should hear a metal ball tap noise.

As for parraffin, may damage the internals? :shrug: if it aint broke ;)

Agreed, worth checking to see if OK, if so, leave well alone :)

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