HELP! Changing valvecover gasket and broke pcv elbow

beaverdave · 01-23-2011, 06:12 PM

I broke both of them and trying to get them out I took the metal triangle bracket off under the valve cover and ruined that gasket!! Is this something sold at auto zone?? If so, what is it called so I can describe it to the counter person?? Its a 91 4.0

gpXJ · 01-23-2011, 06:31 PM

I didn't have any luck getting one at the parts store. Dealer usually has them though and they are pretty cheap (under $20). The rear one is the ccv tube. Front one just vents to the air filter box. Get new grommets for the valve cover and the replacement parts.

tjwalker · 01-23-2011, 06:53 PM

You can get all the CCV parts (tubes going into the front and rear of valve cover) for around $32 at a dealer.

Valve cover gasket is available anywhere.

Remove the valve cover, clean it thoroughly, reinstall with new gasket, install new CCV hardware and you should be good to go..............

evilxj85 · 01-23-2011, 06:55 PM

go to napa, i have gottin them there. or junk yard

billfrank85 · 01-23-2011, 07:22 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...-/190372904668

beaverdave · 01-23-2011, 07:53 PM

the auto zone website shows the elbows with a key tab, not round...is that right?

evilxj85 · 01-23-2011, 07:54 PM

post the web link so we can see what ur talking about

beaverdave · 01-23-2011, 08:11 PM

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par.../N-itx8yZ93xww

redmuck · 01-23-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billfrank85

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...-/190372904668

not bad for new, they almost charge that much at the jy. i had a hard time finding mine.

billfrank85 · 01-23-2011, 08:17 PM

I remember seeing another thread with a person who had a 91 Cherokee and described having to twist the valve 90 degrees in order to pull it out, only way to confirm is to check your valve cover and see if it has the slots.

evilxj85 · 01-23-2011, 08:17 PM

those are them.

redmuck · 01-23-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaverdave

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par.../N-itx8yZ93xww

that would probably work,it doesnt hav the metered hole in it though. im not sure if its a nessesary thing ,the metered hole. take the old one in and see if its the same size overall.

beaverdave · 01-23-2011, 08:22 PM

i have round hole...metal valve cover...chrysler logo under...

evilxj85 · 01-23-2011, 08:25 PM

they are really just vent tubes they arnt really a pvc valve but what u have from autozone is right. take the old one with u to compare size.

xjheep92 · 01-23-2011, 08:29 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...-/190372904668

buy that ebay pack its got both valves and all new hoses.
everything you need except that gasket that goes on the metal triangle inside the valve cover.
Good luck finding that triangle gasket, I'm not sure what its called but I know what you are talking about.
I just did my vc and broke the pcv/ccv valves a few weeks ago as well.

I bought that ebay pack and a felpro vc gasket and no more leaky

01-23-2011, 06:31 PM	#2
gpXJ Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 829 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: Chryco 8.25 Tires: 265/70r15 Lift Specifications: 4.5" lift - RE coils up front, dakota bastard pack and shackles in the back Misc Accessories: Nates 4x4 front winch bumper, rear bumper and rock rails by Brooks Custom Concepts	I didn't have any luck getting one at the parts store. Dealer usually has them though and they are pretty cheap (under $20). The rear one is the ccv tube. Front one just vents to the air filter box. Get new grommets for the valve cover and the replacement parts. __________________ 2000 Cherokee Limited, AW4, D30 front, 8.25 rear, 4.5" of lift, 33x12.5x15 BFG AT's, fender trimming and armoring up.

01-23-2011, 06:53 PM	#3
tjwalker CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: In the middle of Minnesota! Posts: 4,318 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NV242 Lift Specifications: No lift. Bone stock	You can get all the CCV parts (tubes going into the front and rear of valve cover) for around $32 at a dealer. Valve cover gasket is available anywhere. Remove the valve cover, clean it thoroughly, reinstall with new gasket, install new CCV hardware and you should be good to go.............. __________________ Without data, all you have is an OPINION! Past Jeeps: '49 Willys, '81 Scrambler, '88 Comanche Current Jeep: 1999 XJ Sport, bone stock, daily driver. I work on Jeeps!!

01-23-2011, 08:29 PM	#15
xjheep92 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mass Posts: 822 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 high output Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: 231 with sye Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 Tires: eldorado mtz 33/12.5/15 Lift Specifications: 4.5" BDS shocks coils 3"leafs 1.5" shackles swaybar dicos stearing stablizer rustys lower arms Misc Accessories: kenwood cd/usb infinty speakers jl sub powertraxnoslip mm winch cowl intake 703 inject aurora lights	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...-/190372904668 buy that ebay pack its got both valves and all new hoses. everything you need except that gasket that goes on the metal triangle inside the valve cover. Good luck finding that triangle gasket, I'm not sure what its called but I know what you are talking about. I just did my vc and broke the pcv/ccv valves a few weeks ago as well. I bought that ebay pack and a felpro vc gasket and no more leaky __________________ ,=====o00o //___l__,\____\,___ l_--- \___l---[]lllllll[] _ (o)_)__(o)_) -o-)_) not a mechanic, just a guy with a Jeep

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billfrank85 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 234 My Photos 1994 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...-/190372904668

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beaverdave Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 46 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Slush Transfer Case: Stock Front Axle: Spicer 30 Rear Axle: Spicer 35 Tires: 31/10.50/15 Lift Specifications: 3" rustys	the auto zone website shows the elbows with a key tab, not round...is that right?

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evilxj85 Seasoned Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oregon city, OR Posts: 438 My Photos 94 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 SYE Front Axle: hpd30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 31'' bfg km Lift Specifications: RE 7.5 Misc Accessories: rear disc brake swap	post the web link so we can see what ur talking about

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beaverdave Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 46 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Slush Transfer Case: Stock Front Axle: Spicer 30 Rear Axle: Spicer 35 Tires: 31/10.50/15 Lift Specifications: 3" rustys	http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par.../N-itx8yZ93xww

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billfrank85 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 234 My Photos 1994 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4	I remember seeing another thread with a person who had a 91 Cherokee and described having to twist the valve 90 degrees in order to pull it out, only way to confirm is to check your valve cover and see if it has the slots.

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beaverdave Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 46 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Slush Transfer Case: Stock Front Axle: Spicer 30 Rear Axle: Spicer 35 Tires: 31/10.50/15 Lift Specifications: 3" rustys	i have round hole...metal valve cover...chrysler logo under...

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evilxj85 Seasoned Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oregon city, OR Posts: 438 My Photos 94 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 SYE Front Axle: hpd30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 31'' bfg km Lift Specifications: RE 7.5 Misc Accessories: rear disc brake swap	they are really just vent tubes they arnt really a pvc valve but what u have from autozone is right. take the old one with u to compare size.

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