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pwssycamaro · 11-26-2020, 10:45 AM

Not sure where to post this, but recently i was changing my spark plugs and on the drivers side i was trying to remove a line so I can have easier access to the spark plug and I broke this line. Now I need help trying to figure out what is it and what was it for in order for me to replace it.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-26-2020, 11:53 AM

Looks like a pcv line.

ariZona28 · 11-26-2020, 03:22 PM

That's the "dirty side" PCV line on the V6. You can splice in some 3/8" PCV/vapor hose for a quick fix but this would be an EXCELLENT time to add a catch can since that line needs to be cut for installation.

joekono · 11-28-2020, 01:54 AM

Yes, it's the "dirty side" PCV line. Listen to ariZona28 and put in a catch can. There's a wealth of information on this forum on how to do it and why. Not a wallet killer either.

pwssycamaro · 11-29-2020, 07:46 AM

I looked up videos on it and how to switch it but the actual pcv valve will not come out no matter what tool i use or how much force and it ended up braking in half. Why is it not coming out and what can i do to get it out?

Camaro2ss2010 · 11-29-2020, 08:14 AM

The valve should just pull out. May want to take a small piece of wood or brass and a hammer and LIGHTLY tap all around it to help break it loose.

pwssycamaro · 11-29-2020, 11:26 AM

Valve broke

Camaro2ss2010 · 11-29-2020, 01:20 PM

Can you get something under the lip of it and pry up.

swampcritter · 11-29-2020, 06:25 PM

I think you have to turn the pcv valve while pulling up on it to get it out . Only need to turn it a 1/4 to 1/2 turn and it should pull out. IIRC

pwssycamaro · 12-05-2020, 08:44 AM

Could not get it out, so with the valve broken in half, decided to just buy some fuel lines and try to get the line in the broken valve and just run the car like that. Would any problem occur? Maybe also add the catch can

ariZona28 · 12-05-2020, 09:27 PM

These LFX engines are precision machines and you really need to fix this correctly. Get the old valve out. As I understand it may not be a "valve" but just an orifice device depending on your year of vehicle. Soak the area with penetrating fluid and try to coax out the remaining piece. Hate to say it but as a last resort you MAY need to pull the valve cover. I've not attempted this yet but after thumbing through my Chilton manual it says you need to remove the intake 1st. Take your time and work methodically. If you managed to change the spark plugs you should be able to accomplish this. With the intake off you'll be able to inspect the valves and see if there's any carbon build-up, if there is you can decide on a plan of action for that but I would focus on the original challenge before I would expand my maintenance agenda.

pwssycamaro · 12-09-2020, 05:52 AM

Once I take the cover off, is there anything I should inspect, clean, replace?

pwssycamaro · 12-11-2020, 01:15 PM

Need help. I took the valve cover off and fixed the pcv valve because it was really really stuck in its place, and then decided to walnut blast clean the intake valves. I put everything back but now the car wont start, it tries to turn on but it seems it cant and even after i turn the key, i can let go of the key and it will try keep cranking but it dosent turn on

InFiD3ViL · 12-11-2020, 01:47 PM

I'm assuming you made sure each set of valves was closed before you started blasting them right? Not trying to insult here, just making sure.

Did you maybe leave power to your coils disconnected or some other connector? Go back over every single connector and ground you disconnected.

11-26-2020, 10:45 AM	#1
pwssycamaro Drives: Chevy Camaro Ls Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 22	Need help figuring what line this is Not sure where to post this, but recently i was changing my spark plugs and on the drivers side i was trying to remove a line so I can have easier access to the spark plug and I broke this line. Now I need help trying to figure out what is it and what was it for in order for me to replace it. Attached Images

11-26-2020, 11:53 AM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Looks like a pcv line. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

11-26-2020, 03:22 PM	#3
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,220	That's the "dirty side" PCV line on the V6. You can splice in some 3/8" PCV/vapor hose for a quick fix but this would be an EXCELLENT time to add a catch can since that line needs to be cut for installation. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

11-28-2020, 01:54 AM	#4
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Yes, it's the "dirty side" PCV line. Listen to ariZona28 and put in a catch can. There's a wealth of information on this forum on how to do it and why. Not a wallet killer either. __________________

11-29-2020, 08:14 AM	#6
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	The valve should just pull out. May want to take a small piece of wood or brass and a hammer and LIGHTLY tap all around it to help break it loose. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

11-29-2020, 07:46 AM	#5
pwssycamaro Drives: Chevy Camaro Ls Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 22	I looked up videos on it and how to switch it but the actual pcv valve will not come out no matter what tool i use or how much force and it ended up braking in half. Why is it not coming out and what can i do to get it out?

11-29-2020, 11:26 AM	#7
pwssycamaro Drives: Chevy Camaro Ls Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 22	Valve broke Attached Images

11-29-2020, 01:20 PM	#8
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	Can you get something under the lip of it and pry up. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

11-29-2020, 06:25 PM	#9
swampcritter Drives: 2014 Camaro LS / 13 zl1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hayes , Va. Posts: 367	I think you have to turn the pcv valve while pulling up on it to get it out . Only need to turn it a 1/4 to 1/2 turn and it should pull out. IIRC

12-05-2020, 08:44 AM	#10
pwssycamaro Drives: Chevy Camaro Ls Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 22	Could not get it out, so with the valve broken in half, decided to just buy some fuel lines and try to get the line in the broken valve and just run the car like that. Would any problem occur? Maybe also add the catch can

12-05-2020, 09:27 PM	#11
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,220	These LFX engines are precision machines and you really need to fix this correctly. Get the old valve out. As I understand it may not be a "valve" but just an orifice device depending on your year of vehicle. Soak the area with penetrating fluid and try to coax out the remaining piece. Hate to say it but as a last resort you MAY need to pull the valve cover. I've not attempted this yet but after thumbing through my Chilton manual it says you need to remove the intake 1st. Take your time and work methodically. If you managed to change the spark plugs you should be able to accomplish this. With the intake off you'll be able to inspect the valves and see if there's any carbon build-up, if there is you can decide on a plan of action for that but I would focus on the original challenge before I would expand my maintenance agenda. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

12-09-2020, 05:52 AM	#12
pwssycamaro Drives: Chevy Camaro Ls Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 22	Once I take the cover off, is there anything I should inspect, clean, replace?

12-11-2020, 01:15 PM	#13
pwssycamaro Drives: Chevy Camaro Ls Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 22	Need help. I took the valve cover off and fixed the pcv valve because it was really really stuck in its place, and then decided to walnut blast clean the intake valves. I put everything back but now the car wont start, it tries to turn on but it seems it cant and even after i turn the key, i can let go of the key and it will try keep cranking but it dosent turn on

12-11-2020, 01:47 PM	#14
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	I'm assuming you made sure each set of valves was closed before you started blasting them right? Not trying to insult here, just making sure. Did you maybe leave power to your coils disconnected or some other connector? Go back over every single connector and ground you disconnected. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI Last edited by InFiD3ViL; 12-11-2020 at 02:35 PM.