Jump to content
  • Sign In Changes:  You now need to sign in using the email address associated with your account, combined with your current password.  Using your display name and password is no longer supported.

 

  • If you are currently trying to register, are not receiving the validation email, and are using an Outlook, Hotmail or Yahoo domain email address, please change your email address to something other than those (or temporary email providers). These domains are known to have problems delivering emails from the community.

PCV valve

johnnyquest

By johnnyquest,
in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

 Share

Recommended Posts

johnnyquest NPORA Newbie

johnnyquest

Posted
Posted

1999 pathfinder pcv valve is stuck i tried liquid wrench and it still wont budge mines on the driver side next to throttle cables i think its a 22mm socket any tips would be greatly appreated

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Slartibartfast NPORA Old-Timer

Slartibartfast

Posted
Posted

Heat and torque. Aluminum and steel can get pretty stuck on each other. If it won't break free, try turning the other way, then back again.

 

I got lucky on a brake line the other day by getting it hot and melting candle wax into it. Took a while, but came out without breaking anything.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
CamperDan NPORA Old-Timer

CamperDan

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, Slartibartfast said:

Heat and torque. Aluminum and steel can get pretty stuck on each other. If it won't break free, try turning the other way, then back again.

 

I got lucky on a brake line the other day by getting it hot and melting candle wax into it. Took a while, but came out without breaking anything.

I'm definitely adding this one to my bag of tricks when it's time to R&R my Clutch Slave Cylinder and Clutch Hydraulic Hose man they are rusty!

 

Chris.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Strato_54 NPORA Old-Timer

Strato_54

Posted
Posted
48 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said:

Heat and torque. Aluminum and steel can get pretty stuck on each other. If it won't break free, try turning the other way, then back again.

 

I got lucky on a brake line the other day by getting it hot and melting candle wax into it. Took a while, but came out without breaking anything.

For my front and rear hoses I ended up vise gripping both ends and getting really lucky with not chewing up anything too bad.

 

Steel and aluminum will actually oxidize together, it's called galvanic corrosion. It's the same as having stainless hardware seize almost immedietly unless lubed with grease or anti-seize. Slart is right, heat a torque should hopfully get it out. Don't get the aluminum too hot though as its only cast.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...