'83 3.8 V6 PCV replacement

[dfleet]

I have an 83 olds cutlass, 3.8 v6; the PCV is in the back/top of the intake manifold. The grommet broke when I removed the old one. I had to cut down the new grommet to get it to fit. Any trick to getting the new PCV into the darn grommet?? I know this is run of the mill fix. But I am about ready to plug it and get another PCV equiped valve cover for the driver side!

Thanks, feel free to make fun of the question too.

Dave

 

[RITTER]

Sounds like you don't have the correct grommet :idea: You shouldn't have to cut the grommet to fit, just get an orignal replacement.

 

[81Regal]

I had to trim the replacement grommet for my 84 Cutlass 3.8 also, it was a dorman piece. The PCV valve was a very tight fit when installed.

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Aftermarket brand parts usually do not fit nearly as well as AC/Delco parts. Heck awhile back I discovered that Fram PCV valves do not have the correct flow rate and was leaning out my idle mixture. You have to be careful with aftermarket stuff.