Hi Brian: Just a quick note to let you know that this was one of the best videos showing concise instructions regarding a repair procedure. Much appreciated. Lionel

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Lionel Cho-Young glad to help. Thank you very much for writing and watching!

@pete7419

6 жыл бұрын

After having done it on my 850, it's getting to the time when i have to do it with my S60. This video was great for giving me an idea of whats needed, best part is you covered the often overlooked details - like the size of the bolts and tips for getting to the harder to reach bolts.

I have seen a lot of different videos, and I am impressed with how detailed your video is without wasting time. For example you don't show unscrewing 10 bolts at 2X speed - as if that adds any valve. And no unrelated rambling chatter. Plus you point out helpful tips. Superior job Mr. Eslick.

@HowtoAutomotive

8 жыл бұрын

Hello Ben. Thank you!! I was wondering if I could get your permission to post that comment on my website?

@bhermantin

8 жыл бұрын

Sure

@HowtoAutomotive

8 жыл бұрын

+Ben Hermantin cool I'll post it up on Monday. Thank you again.

Thank you so much for this video. I completed the PCV replacement for my 2005 Volvo s60. The only advice I can provide to somebody else doing this job is that you really need the 10mm Crow foot wrench. You also have to make sure when you insert crow foot into an extension that the extension tip doesn't stick out it needs to be flat or the extension will touch the bolt before the crow foot can get to the nut. What I did to solve that part is I adjusted the crowfoot so the extension tip wouldn't stick out and since it was loose in this position used some tape to wrap it around the extension to keep it place and to avoid having the crowfoot fall into the engine. If you have the option try to have a 1/4" extension is really hard to get in there and if the extension is thick it makes it hard to maneuver the tool. Best of luck to anybody trying this repair.

@HowtoAutomotive

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips!! I'm sure this will help.

Excellent demo and summarization of what is involved. I did replace the PCV Breather box on my 2004 s60 2.5T before seeing this video. Took me 5hrs to complete the job but lots of time spent cleaning. And took a apart the Throttle Body, cleaned very well and replaced its gasket (highly recommended while you have it exposed). For sure, the most challenging part & time consuming to this job was reinstalling the Banjo bolt (also, highly recommend you use a new Banjo bolt and 2 crush washers while at it - make sure to install one crush washer on either end of the Banjo bolt (I used super glue to glue one on the intake manifold body/opening as it kept falling down. And get Banjo bolt with valve especially if your car is Turbo due to back high pressure when in turbo as there is one with and one without. Totally agree, one tip is to disconnect the coolant line at the thermostat end when reinstalling BB to allow a little more access to the Banjo bolt (I learned the hard way, wish I saw this video first!). I think this tip can save you at least an hour if not more and lots of frustration. Otherwise, this job is really not bad. Also, make sure you prep, prep and prep - parts, tools before you start this job and watch this video 10x lol. Makes a huge difference. Make sure to use either Ear clamps (like originals) or ones shown here or the 3D ones, not the flat ones you find at big box stores. The flat hose clamps will come loose (learned the hard way) under hi pressure. Highly recommend you purchase the correct or OEM breather box as the alternative one I noticed the top 2 hose opening are space out close to each other and seemed a bit smaller diameters, at least one of them and caused one of the hoses that goes to the top of the valve cover to slip out with a bit of force, imagine under hi pressure ! Do not go cheap on this job as you really do not want to redo any of it. Good luck.

This was amazing. I learned a lot. Like, I am in no way going to attempt to do this. You are amazing. But one problem. I think... these hose ain't loyal...

good tutorial, I didn't hear you mention it but you will also want to clean out the ports in the engine block where the pcv box attaches. they get all full of gunk and block the pcv system

Really good video. I wish all instructional videos were this good. Keep up the good work. Made my life easier. Thanks

@HowtoAutomotive

5 жыл бұрын

JOHN WILCOXEN Glad to hear the video made life easier. Thank you for watching!

The best video, by far, on Volvo PCV replacement. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much on the intake banjo bolt tip 👌 I’ve been at it for hours and got it super quick by disconnecting that hose

a really good video with clear explanations- thank you.

Is this the same procedure for a 2006 XC70 turbo 2.5 ?

Really appreciate your clear detail instruction, It really helpful and got mine fixed.

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Vu Pham glad to help. Thank you for watching!

Great video - it helped me complete the job - before I run the car- I want to confirm that the hose that goes to the top of the manifold near the oil cap is the rear nipple and the front nipple is the one with the two banjo bolts. This is for a 2006 s80. It looks like when the box is removed the hose is onbthe front nipple and then on the back in the final installation.

@MexiChriS

7 жыл бұрын

Kevin Paul I see why he never responded. The word play of your question was kind of confusing even to me... but I had just commented him about this, if you look at the most recent comments. Hopefully he responds and informs people or notifies it on his video description info. From what I've dug up it's something to do with the way instructions/diagrams were posted online, but I could be wrong. Although seeing his video and where the old part, PCV hose from valve cover is mounted on the oil trap box, I'm starting to think that's how it is stock-wise since mine came that way too... but mine seems to be a cheap and now deteriorated aftermarket part on my 2006 Volvo S60 2.5T so they also could of followed wrong directions on installation. Thus both of us questioning his layout on the upper valve cover PCV breather hose to the oil trap box. To better clarify my last statement on installation. If you check out the note above step 8 from this website you'll see what I'm talking about. Hopefully you got yours installed right or maybe our models are slightly different than suggested and the way it was displayed in the beginning of he video is correct? Who knows but check out the link and info note above Step 8 www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=28487

@kevinpaul8570

7 жыл бұрын

Did you get clarification for our engine

Wow. What a pain in the butt for what should be a simple procedure!

@HowtoAutomotive

6 жыл бұрын

First Last this one is tough.

Does this apply to an 05’ XC70 also? I’ve been on the hunt for a PCV video as detailed as this and if it is similar to what I am going to have to do, I feel much more confident in being able to do this.

@zombienoob410

Жыл бұрын

Have you done it yet? Yes it’s exactly the same. The v70, s60 and xc70 all share the same 2.5 turbo engine

First last for me too. Blessings and thanks for the video.

Thanks for showing wear that bottom 10 mm bolt was on the Breather. I got to the point where I took the one on the right or, waiting for my new breather the show up. I keep forgetting that the bolt that holds the intake manifold on, the one on the far left bottom, you only have to turn a few rotations out rather than remove the whole Bolt. Great reminder video, thank you.

@HowtoAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully they made it like that. Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!

great explanation and demonstration,, thanks

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Jacob Charts glad to help. Thank you for watching the videos in writing to me.

Only two things I think I would add is to use the updated Banjo Bolt # 31325709 , and while you have the flame trap seal off clean out that oil channel passageway of deposits while you're in there. Unfortunately the old banjo bolt is a defective design where the checkvalve inside of it can get sucked up into the cylinders.

@lynskyrd

2 ай бұрын

yup - I was going to post the same thing. That banjo bolt MUST be replaced with the updated version otherwise, the next vid this guy makes will be "How to remove a Volvo P2 s60 engine" because of a failed $14 part.

This was A great video, but I didn't see him mention cleaning out the ports full of sludge.

@paulhoffmann1284

3 жыл бұрын

I believe h said they had just done the Pcv system but it was leaking. I assume they probably cleaned it out the first time. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Can I do the entire job with 1/4" ratchet?

I noticed the layout of the PCV breather hose from the upper valve cover (old part) was laid out differently on the oil trap box later on with the newer PCV breather hose. Meaning you had swapped the parts layout around. Why is this? Please explain because it wasn't in the video at all and clearly shows the PCV hose diagram altered. To better understand take a look at it around 5:15 it shows the PCV breather hose from the valve cover to the oil trap box more to the front right. Later with the new part installed, you have the PCV breather hose mounted to the back left and this can be seen around 8:56

Do you have more videos? Seem like you know what your talking about gr8 info thanks!

@HowtoAutomotive

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Troy. I have three or four more videos on Volvos on my how to automotive channel. On the whole channel I have a little over 200 videos. Was there anything in particular you were looking for? And thank you for watching and the nice words.

Excellent! Thank you!

@HowtoAutomotive

6 жыл бұрын

leo cruz thank you and thank you for watching!

@andrewsantana1660

5 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoAutomotive question is for u

Hi, Brian. Why did you use 10mm LONG socket for removing the left bolt of the breather box (at 6:45)?

Good tutorial.

@HowtoAutomotive

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice words and thank for writing to me!!

Brian, Thanks for the video! I'm doing this job right now and had to stop for the night so I thought I'd re-watch it (5th time) before I finish it tomorrow. I'm doing this job because my '04 S60 through some codes (P2111 & P2072) and went into limp mode. So I figured why I had it all torn down I should replace the PCV box as well. The ports where both boots (top & bottom) come off the box were really plugged up...guess that's why my cam seal started leaking too! You made it look relatively straight forward enough so I decided to tackle the job... jury is still out but I'm sure when complete I'll be glad I did and saved the $$$ for other projects. Any chance you did a cam seal video on a S60? Thanks again for the great video.

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

MrBowNaxe i've made almost 400 videos this year but unfortunately Cam seal is not one of them. I'm glad this video help you out. Thank you so much for writing to me and watching!

I have a volvo s60 2007 i dint see on the oil trap box this plastic tube that i am trying to replace but cant find anywhere its a plastic skinny tube on top of pcv box?

Hi Brian, Excellent video! You mentioned that the breather box was leaking oil. Did the breather box have a manufacturing defect or was it not installed correctly prior to your repair? Thank you for the excellent video.

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Debbie Richey on this one the seals dried out and allowed oil to leak from the crankcase. And it was leaking vacuum to.

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Debbie Richey A symptom of this may be random misfire or Lean code stored in the PCM

my car is 2006 volvo XC90 5 cylinder 2 wheel drive i wonder if the pcv valve is located in the same are as S60 b volvo

@HowtoAutomotive

8 ай бұрын

It’s very similar for sure.

Sir i have a question hope you respond just subscribe your channel last week is it necessary to drain the coolant to do this job

you can also warm the engine then pull the dip stick out a couple inches and look for smoke. Or same as above but leave dip stick in remove oil fill cap. Use a latex glove and rubber band. Cover the hole. iIf the glove inflates, bad PCV system. IF it tries to suck glove in PCV probably ok.

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Grant very cool tips never tried the glove.

@kennethgrant2022

7 жыл бұрын

I've learned a few tricks in all my years

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Grant haha me too. Do you make videos?

@kennethgrant2022

7 жыл бұрын

no videos. just alot of years fixing imports

What are the symptoms that indicate you need to replace this box? Thx.

@HowtoAutomotive

8 жыл бұрын

Hello. The most common symptom is a vacuum leak with misfire at Idle. You can also have oil leaks from the box. Thank you for watching and writing to me.

PLEASE Respond! I've been trying to figure this question out but no one seems to actually give a precise answer. I've seen pictures and videos of both ways. And I just noticed on your video as well as just like most of the others that you switched the two hoses when you put the new oil trap in. If u look at 5:20 the hose from the crankcase breather is connected to the front spot on the oil trap box and then if you look at 8:45 you have reconnected the hose from the crankcase to the back of the oil trap box. is one way correct and one way wrong or does it have any effect at all whether you connect those two hoses to the oil trap box in any configuration

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Emmerich Moore call the of the hoses mold in design to go on one way. It is possible to have the top longer vent line from the Val cover to the oil trap upside down but I don't believe it would affect the way the performances.

@emmerichmoore1459

7 жыл бұрын

How to Automotive I do apologize but I'm still a little bit confused. I'm not exactly getting your point because of your use of upside down; which wouldn't be any type of factor in the question that I was asking at all. I was saying that the hose from the valve cover down to the oil trap box was connected furthest from the engine block when you were removing the existing one. Then, that same hose was running from the valve cover to the connection closest to the engine block on the oil trap box when you put in the replacement.

@MexiChriS

7 жыл бұрын

Emmerich Moore man I thought I was the only one asking. 2nd person I found asking the same thing. I don't think he gets it at all or actually knows and was following online instructions or something so reason for his response and none response afterwards... Check out this link for more info on the PCV breather hose with the info note above step 8. He explains a little about it but even I'm still skeptical. Maybe read the rest of the forum comments for more info to help out. www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=28487

which shop in san antonio, tx can put this oil trap on my 2005 s60 volvo

Informative video but I was getting motion sick from the way that the camera was waving around.

Planning on completing this on my wife's 07 S60. I know for sure the pcv is clogged, would that cause oil to get on the timing belt. Or I will I have to replace the seals and timing belt? Thanks in advance.

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Roleto Bain the PVC being clogged most likely caused the seals to leak by not letting the engine breathe. So you will need to do both. Hope this helps. Thank you for writing and watching!

Hi Brian, thank you for this great video, Do these symptoms and solutions) also apply to '03 S40 1.9T motor? Thanks in advance

@HowtoAutomotive

6 жыл бұрын

Rafael Eugenio Yes you’re going to have the same symptoms and has a similar system.

D you think it would be beneficial to install a catch can on these engines.. If so where would you put it?

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel Smith I have never installed one on a Volvo. I would look into some some Volvo forums and see what you guys are doing.

@danmusicman2010

7 жыл бұрын

How to Automotive... Hi Ben.. Found this read, just not sure where you would actually hook it up, more of a picture/video guy forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?100474-Oil-catch-can-on-T5

Great video! I wouldn't have taken on the project without it. Dealership wanted $1089 to do it. Does it matter how the lower crankcase breather hose go on? The one with the silver band. Is the rubber flange next to the breather box or the engine? Thanks!

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Lance Meerkatz I believe you're talking about the little short hose with the clamp around it. The bevel edge face the engine block.

@LM-qq6gt

7 жыл бұрын

Yes. carpartsdiscount.com

@LM-qq6gt

7 жыл бұрын

Dealer tech said it didn't matter but he puts rubber against engine.

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Lance Meerkatz I also put the rubber towards the block.

@LM-qq6gt

7 жыл бұрын

In your video it looks like you had it touching the breather box. Is it possible to pull it off without damage or once it's on it will tear up the rubber pulling it off.

that's why mechanics hates engineers

My 2004 Volvo S60 2.5t has a type of misfire on idle when it's on D and also it blows it lots of blue Looking smoke and if you drive it for 10 minutes straight the smoke starts to slowly disappear and when you drive it for about 20 minutes or more the smoke is not even noticeable. However you let it sit for an hour or two and turn it on the smoke comes back again a lot ! Does this sound to you like the Pcv valve I really need help please get back to me ASAP

@HowtoAutomotive

6 жыл бұрын

Daisy Monroy it does sound like a PCV problem.

@ThunderbirdRocket

2 ай бұрын

Hello there . I’m hoping you can help me by providing some information about your car issue . What specifically was the matter with your car in this case ? And what was the fix ?

@DaisyMonroy

2 ай бұрын

@@ThunderbirdRocket it was the valve stem seals

@ThunderbirdRocket

2 ай бұрын

@@DaisyMonroy Thanks ! That’s super nice of you . Thanks for taking the time to share this information. It helps me out . Much appreciated .

I got a problem with my volvo 2007 s60 2.5t wene i turn it on first thing in morning my intake starts to shake heavy while hunting prettt hard and my idle starts to go up and down sometimes it turn off wene i press the pedal it will sometimes not rev up correctly is this do to a bad or clogged up pcv system or a intake vacum leak? It happens in the morning only threwout the day it doesn't seem to shake wene i turn it on amd off it has a code for 121b and a p0101 code

@ThunderbirdRocket

2 ай бұрын

Hello , I’m hoping you can help me by sharing some information about your car issue . What specifically was the problem ? And what was the fix ? Any help you can provide is much appreciated .

Awesome vid!!

@HowtoAutomotive

6 жыл бұрын

Donald Arents thank you and thank you for watching!

What were the symptoms that made you do this repair

@HowtoAutomotive

6 жыл бұрын

sean conley hello. The symptoms are Vacuum leak making car run rough. Sometimes you will hear a loud squealing noise and if you remove oil cap While the engine is running and the noise goes away that is a bad PCV valve. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching!

@retrovintagething7013

4 жыл бұрын

I am getting the loud squealing noise and I could never figure out where it came from. I had multiple codes come up so I could not properly diagnose the problem . I changed the oxygen sensor and the engine light came back on with a new code for the Air Mass sensor but know I know I will have to change the PVC system. Thanks for the info and Vid

ok this is a pita

Where can I get one of that tooth looking tool?

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Ngoc Huynh Believe you're talking about the Torx sockets. So I just updated the description of the video with a link to get them.

@HowtoAutomotive

7 жыл бұрын

Ngoc Huynh hope this helps thank you for watching!

You put the two hoses on top of the pcv box wrong.

The biggest regret that I have for buying a volvo. They are a pain in the ass just to put in a headlight let alone a valve change.

@HowtoAutomotive

4 жыл бұрын

jhumenik97 yeah they’re not the easiest to work on.

Please respond to my comments below

@kevinpaul8570

7 жыл бұрын

If you would like I could send you the photo from the video I am questioning. The breather box was removed due to a leak.

It obvious that the owner of that Volvo doesn't take good care of the engine compartment, you can tell by how extremely dirtiness