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PCV Orifice Replacement

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    Fig 1: PCV Orifice Removal
    GM1211035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If the PCV orifice is damaged or plugged and cannot be cleaned out, the PCV orifice can be replaced.
  1. Remove the old PCV orifice by griping the neck of the orifice with pliers and twisting and pulling out of the right camshaft cover.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Area On PCV Orifice
    GM1211037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent to the NEW PCV orifice (1).
    3. Fig 3: Installing PCV Orifice
    GM1211039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the NEW PCV orifice into the right camshaft cover. After insertion, twist the PCV orifice in order to eliminate any vertical leak paths in the sealant.
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