Help replacing this item.

[Elijah1989]

Based on the picture below I need to replace this item. It is no longer attached to the Valve cover. What is it called and do I need to remove the Valve cover to replace it? I checked under the hood after driving it around for fun today and noticed it was sitting cattiewompus in the hole it’s meant to be in. I know it has to do with the vacuum system. And it might explain moisture in the oil since it is an open hole into the engine.
Any help would be appreciated!

 

[ericbphoto]

PCV valve. It is just a snug fit in the grommet on the valve cover. Should be a hose going from there to your intake plenum, probably near the air filter housing.

 

[Elijah1989]

It is not a snug fit. It comes out easily while driving. So the grommet needs to be replaced more than likely?

Edited to say driving not forcing

 

[Paulos]

The grommet needs to be replaced. Try https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-help-pcv-valve-grommet-0715-in-id-1440-in-od-0493-in-thickness-42049/5017688-P?searchTerm=pcv+grommets . It's the closest thing I have found to the original Ford grommet. Definitely a lot less expensive than the Ford part if you can find one. The fit in the valve cover isn't as tight as it could be, but it fits fine with the PCV valve in it. Be careful pulling the old grommet out, it may or may not come out in one piece. The PCV valve connects to the 3/8" port on the upper intake manifold just behind the bottom of the throttle body.
Actually, looking at your picture, it looks like the PCV valve is still connected to the upper intake. It's just got a weird 90° hose/connector on it (the connection on the PCV valve is usually straight). You might check the PCV valve to see if it still works. With the valve out and the engine running you should have very little, if any, suction at the base of the valve. It should increase when you hit the throttle. If it's plugged up you can try cleaning it with carb cleaner, gas, etc, or just buy a new one. Good luck finding one with the 90° connection though.

 

[Elijah1989]

The grommet needs to be replaced. Try https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-help-pcv-valve-grommet-0715-in-id-1440-in-od-0493-in-thickness-42049/5017688-P?searchTerm=pcv+grommets .

I found this one at rock auto, says it will Fit but I’ve gotten stuff from them before that doesn’t. They are out of stock for the grommet I’ll try the advanced auto one there is one close enough to my house. Thank you for the info

 

[Paulos]

Advance usually has these in stock. If you pay online (for an in stock item) you can use a 20% code at checkout. Not much for a $4 item, but it's something. The problem with the Rock Auto PCV valve is that your existing hose may be too short. The old valve extends out and then 90°. If the old hose has slack, the standard straight valve may work.

 

[Elijah1989]

There is a little slack in the hose. Advanced also has the valve. Maybe I’ll just pick them up together.

thank you for your help, I appreciate it.

 

[vagabond80]

There is a little slack in the hose. Advanced also has the valve. Maybe I’ll just pick them up together.

thank you for your help, I appreciate it.

Just a quick note, the quoted description for the PCV is a "controlled vacuum leak", and while the part is cheap, and I'm sure some experienced folks will argue generic is fine, it may be worthwhile to spend the few extra bucks on the 'properly calibrated' motorcraft one, if available.
also, be sure to cap the small port, if your engine doesn't use it. the generic PCVs often come with a little tab plug that you break of and push into the port, or a vacuum cap