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93Hatch
10-27-2008, 08:48 AM
I have a '97 Explorer Sport w/ the OHV motor. I'm trying to replace the PCV valve and I cannot find the darn thing! I tried following the vacuum lines, but with no luck. I tried searching on Explorerforum.com, but all they had were the SOHC motors.

Is there anyone out there that's familiar with these motors that's willing to help out? Of course you'll be reimbursed. Thanks guys and gals. :WORSHIP:
black88gt
10-27-2008, 09:38 AM
try your passenger side valve cover, at least thats where it is on EFI mustangs. usually its hidden as the intake manifold hangs over it.

http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/jpg/ ... 0a2cdf.jpg (http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/jpg/small/0900823d800a2cdf.jpg)

found this, may be more explorer-specific

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/sho ... p?t=149983 (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149983)
93Hatch
10-27-2008, 09:58 AM
try your passenger side valve cover, at least thats where it is on EFI mustangs. usually its hidden as the intake manifold hangs over it.

http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/jpg/ ... 0a2cdf.jpg (http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/jpg/small/0900823d800a2cdf.jpg)

found this, may be more explorer-specific

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/sho ... p?t=149983 (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149983)

Thanks for that, I used that same link too. The explorer...link is for a 5.0 V8. The OHV motor has a different location for the PCV valve. The one that I need to replace is a "T" shaped valve, directly from Ford. I spent most of Sunday afternoon looking for it, but with no luck. ahh I hate Ford, why can't it be simple like Honda's. :Hangman:
:goodman:
black88gt
10-27-2008, 10:23 AM
try your passenger side valve cover, at least thats where it is on EFI mustangs. usually its hidden as the intake manifold hangs over it.

http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/jpg/ ... 0a2cdf.jpg (http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/jpg/small/0900823d800a2cdf.jpg)

found this, may be more explorer-specific

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/sho ... p?t=149983 (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149983)

Thanks for that, I used that same link too. The explorer...link is for a 5.0 V8. The OHV motor has a different location for the PCV valve. The one that I need to replace is a "T" shaped valve, directly from Ford. I spent most of Sunday afternoon looking for it, but with no luck. ahh I hate Ford, why can't it be simple like Honda's. :Hangman:
:goodman:

what engine does it have? 302s are OHV.
93Hatch
10-27-2008, 10:34 AM
what engine does it have? 302s are OHV.

I believe it's the OHV 4.0 V6. Hmm...the one that the guy at the Ford parts dept gave me has a tee shaped. I'll look at it today after work, and the one you PM'd me just have a tube connecting at the top of the valve, and not a tee shape?

Regardless, thanks for the pictures, appreciated! :WORSHIP:
69gt4speed
10-30-2008, 10:37 PM
I'll look it up and get back to ya.
xci.ed6
10-31-2008, 04:35 PM
top-rear of d/s valve cover for 4.0 ohv.

not a T shape, just plugs into a rubber grommet with a single hose out the top.
93Hatch
11-10-2008, 07:59 AM
top-rear of d/s valve cover for 4.0 ohv.

not a T shape, just plugs into a rubber grommet with a single hose out the top.

This is right. I was out all day Saturday figuring this out. I was specifically looking for a T-shape valve and neglect the real PCV valve. The part guy at Ford gave me the wrong item. Shame on you Ford!!

Thanks for the help guys, really appreciated! :bigthumb: :bigthumb: