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[Joe_Black]

Yep, standard stuff especially since we share the same engine across the Isuzu light-truck line. I order mine online from AutoZone.com when I get filters and usually get four of each at a time, then again we've got three Isuzus right now and I included routine maintenance with the '01 Trooper we just sold to a friend.

In any case, if you go to the store you can usually look up the appropriate brand part number in the book there. I usually get the Deutch which I believe is PCV193, but double check that.

[nfpgasmask]

Cool, thanks man!!

Bart

Yep, standard stuff especially since we share the same engine across the Isuzu light-truck line. I order mine online from AutoZone.com when I get filters and usually get four of each at a time, then again we've got three Isuzus right now and I included routine maintenance with the '01 Trooper we just sold to a friend.

In any case, if you go to the store you can usually look up the appropriate brand part number in the book there. I usually get the Deutch which I believe is PCV193, but double check that.

[mjd709]

Hey Joe,

My engine was replaced in 2003 with what I was told is an updated version of our engine. As such, my PCV is made of metal and is integrated into the housing. Do you know if I should be concerned about changing the PCV? In my case, that would involve replacing the housing. Do you know if 2002 and beyond 6EV1's were cured of our PCV/oil problem?

[Joe_Black]

All that I've been able to find on the "improved" engine is that the baffle inside the head was changed slightly and the PCV valve was switched to a screw-in type as most of the issue revolved around the sealing of the valve.

As far as changing the PCV, you should check and change it regularly on any engine equipped with one. That's just a common maintenance item, and one that's all too often overlooked.

I've been working a lot lately on my Mercedes biodiesel project car and you should see how the crankcase is ventilated in that thing. Simple baffle in the valve cover, internally baffled rubber breather hose from the valve cover fitting to the air cleaner, which has an internal cyclonic separator pot that drains separated oil back into the oil pan and a venturi tube to feed vapor into the turbo. Just got it all back together last night after completely disassembling, cleaning and servicing it. There's an o-ring on a check-valve that the oil return tube fits over on the top of the oil pan that was a minor pain to deal with, but hopefully it'll be nice and tight and not need any more attention for some time. PCV valves are much, MUCH simpler!

[crager34]

(snif) (snif) I just get all warm and squiggly when I see so much love.... and tenderness.... and helpfullness going on here. This is a great site with a ton of great information and great information givers. Come on everyone.... FEEL THE LOVE!!