Tips for new owners

[VX KAT]

Any particular brand over another for the PCV valve? So far searching online, I see Beck/Arnley; Fram; Standard Motor Products (Tru-tech); Airtex; and Standard Motor Products (Regular)

[deermagnet]

Pep Boys has the Purolator PCV valve #PV1061 for a few bucks. It's a one piece valve. Some others are a two piece design (possibly Fram) and some claim that causes leaks. I've checked my valve plenty of times, but it has never failed to rattle for me. Sometimes I replace it anyway, sometimes I clean it out with carb cleaner and put it back in.

Next time you replace the PCV valve, it's probably a good idea to replace the grommet also. It's been prone to deteriorate over the years. Sure, it'll look great from the top. The center part will separate and one day the bottom half will drop down inside the valve cover and the upper half will be on the PCV valve when you pull it out. It probably won't go far and you can easily grab it with tweezers or whatnot, but why not just change it now. If it falls out of reach into your engine, I don't think you'll be too happy about it. You can get a replacement at many parts stores for a few bucks. At Pep Boys, the Help grommets are right by the PCV valves.

I used #42340 and it fits perfect. Others have also used #42330.



Mark Griffin

[nfpgasmask]

If I bought another VX today, I would:

Right away:
1) Change the oil to synth
2) New PCV Valve
3) K&N Filter

Very soon:
4) Change front and rear diff fluids out with synth
5) Drop the tranny pan, change filter, refill tranny and xfer case with synth
6) Check and possibly replace brake pads and rotors
7) Change fuel filter if it was not done or unknown
8) Possibly change Fuel Pressure Regulator and install a new EGR
9) Check coolant level and possibly flush coolant system

10) Let the modding begin!

EDIT: I would also examine the serpentine belt for cracks and replace if necissary and also check the spark plugs and see if they need to be swapped.

I know that list might seem excessive, but then again, I am kind of an excessive guy, and I love VehiCROSSes and that is what I would do.

Bart

PS - I change my PCV valve every other oil change.

[VX KAT]

If I bought another VX today, I would:

Right away:
1) Change the oil to synth -Done, Royal Purple 5w-30- ****Is this the best weight for Central Arizona ? **** (winter: lows 20, highs 60)
2) New PCV Valve - buying 4 Purolator today- for every oil change
3) K&N Filter-Put Mobil1 OIL filter M1-104 in; ****are you referring to AIR filter here?*****

Very soon:
4) Change front and rear diff fluids out with synth
5) Drop the tranny pan, change filter, refill tranny and xfer case with synth
6) Check and possibly replace brake pads and rotors -done- 80% pad remaining
7) Change fuel filter if it was not done or unknown
8) Possibly change Fuel Pressure Regulator and install a new EGR
9) Check coolant level and possibly flush coolant system

10) Let the modding begin!

EDIT: I would also examine the serpentine belt for cracks and replace if necissary and also check the spark plugs and see if they need to be swapped.

I know that list might seem excessive, but then again, I am kind of an excessive guy, and I love VehiCROSSes and that is what I would do.

Bart

PS - I change my PCV valve every other oil change.

Thanks a million- Your list is exactly what I've been trying to assemble on my own by reading a million posts for the past 2 weeks....Now I've got my own check-off list! :grinp: I've checked off what I've done, & need to do the rest on the list.

[Ldub]

I'd also add re-packing the front wheel bearings with new seals, & bearings as needed to the list...

[deermagnet]

Ya might find a few things on my maintenance list that need to be done.

http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/maint.html

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer)

[tom4bren]

11. Check your CV boots regularly for cracks or tears (but you don't need to replace them if they're not torn).

12. Lube window tracks.

[lasturbo]

11. Check your CV boots regularly for cracks or tears (but you don't need to replace them if they're not torn).

12. Lube window tracks.

Silicone Spray?? Other??

Thanks

[nfpgasmask]

I'd also add re-packing the front wheel bearings with new seals, & bearings as needed to the list...

Yes, I knew I was forgetting something!

12. Lube window tracks.

Another good one!

Bart