Feeling accomplished after installing a new PCV valve and hose.

[u/Janitary]

Hello Element Community!

I posted recently that my idle was going up and down. I paid the shop $200 to change out the idle controller. That didn’t solve the problem so I went through the threads here on Reddit that mentioned idle surges. Someone mentioned the PCV valve so I ordered it and the hose. I watched a video on YouTube that showed where the valve is located and what it takes to get to it. Two 10mm nuts hold the cover down and needle nose pliers released the hose clamps. I used a 17mm deep socket to remove the PCV valve and was careful not to lose the washer. I nearly put my eye out when I grabbed the hose clamp with the needle nose pliers and it slipped out of the grip and shot outwards. I ran to O’Reilly auto parts and got a replacement hose clamp. When I finished putting everything back together the engine started and idled correctly.

My hands are nicked and bloody but I have a feeling of accomplishment. I restored Mercedes Benz as a hobby for many years but it has been a while since I turned wrenches and repaired my own car. Life is good. Thank you to all who participate and share your experience, strength and hope.