PCV TSB done- what they found

[neodark]

Yeah, I'm really interested on this. Still though, I wonder what changes are done by the update they perform in conjunction to this new part.

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[JungleG1337]

I got no more smoke after the dealership installed the new PVC. you can get this done for free too.

 

[alonsogaldean]

I am also interested on if this will work. Let us know how the install goes.

yup.. looks the same on the outside except for a blue PCV and different barcode. I ordered the updated oil separator Part # FR3Z-6A785-C for my car and it arrived earlier today.

My car smoked like a chimney once I installed the DP and exhaust so I gutted my PCV with a DVCC which solved all the issues. I'm going to install the updated PCV just as it is and see if the car smokes at all. I'll also cut open the original oil separator and take photos just for giggles.

 

[PewterCam]

OK its installed and emptied the CC. We shall see in the next week if there are any smoke issues and how much oil the CC grabs.

I am also interested on if this will work. Let us know how the install goes.

Install is easy as I removed the old one when I gutted the PCV on it.

Disconnect battery
Remove engine cover
Remove STB if you have one
Disconnect charge pipe from the TB
Disconnect all electrical connections on the intake and TB
There are 5 10mm bolts holding the intake on plus one 10mm nut on the bottom closest to the driver.
Once you have the intake loose flip it over and disconnect the two electrical connections as well as pull the plugs off the intake.
Once the intake off you can remove the hose connection that connects to the PCV nipple; you will see a black plate (oil separator) that has 7-8 8mm bolts holding it on, remove those bolts and remove the black plate (oil separator).

now the fun stuff... I opened up the stock original oil separator this woudl be the original run FR3Z-6A785-A the new one is revision C which I won't cut open unless I guess they release another revision.. lol

I broke the tabs off to get this piece out..

Quite honestly surprised how little there was in there. Just couple baffles and that piece that snaps out that, from its design, seems to handle most of the oil separation.

 

[Apwrx]

Had mine done by the dealership. Now my cel is on and car runs like crap. Goes back monday. Throwing code for air leak between tb and intake. Lines looked like they're on tight and clips are locked. so idk what they did. Irritating!

 

[alonsogaldean]

Is there any CEL's? I ordered the part as well waiting to receive it.

 

[PewterCam]

No cel on my car. I just drove about 50 miles along with a bunch of stop and go traffic and No smoke!

 

[Joe_Stang]

No cel on my car. I just drove about 50 miles along with a bunch of stop and go traffic and No smoke!

Awesome so we no longer need to gut the pcv ?

 

[PewterCam]

Awesome so we no longer need to gut the pcv ?

Thus far it looks that way. I'll feel better about it after I drive it for a week.

 

[wmsky33]

Thus far it looks that way. I'll feel better about it after I drive it for a week.

TSB requires a PCM update along with the new PCV. Have any adjustments ever been made to your PCM for the smoking issue, higher idle rpm, etc. Thanks.

 

[PewterCam]

Cobb ap and tune+. Idle is stock.

When the car was smoking with the stock Cobb tune and original ungutted pcv I raised the idle but it was only a bandaid and eventually started to smoke even with the idle raised way up.

 

[alonsogaldean]

Have you done any WOT pulls on it yet?

 

[PewterCam]

Yes I've done a couple short ones on the highway and one accelerating no the on ramp. Everything feels good and looks good in the logs. There is no scent of oil in the exhaust and no carbon buildup on the tailpipe like it used to with the original pcv. Also got stuck in traffic this morning waiting for a freight train. I let the car idle and there was no smoke either. It's looking good.

 

[Apwrx]

Had mine done and they forgot to hook up the vacuum line on the back of intake. Got that fixed today and code cleared. I've noticed the car runs warmer now. Never used to get above 190 now it hits 205+. Anybody else?

 

[PewterCam]

Had mine done and they forgot to hook up the vacuum line on the back of intake. Got that fixed today and code cleared. I've noticed the car runs warmer now. Never used to get above 190 now it hits 205+. Anybody else?

Assuming its just not warmer spring weather causing the hither temps. It might have something to do with the updated tune. I'd worry if it was hitting 220 but 205 is still well within normal operating range.

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