MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Jons1001 on March 16, 2021, 11:15:55 am

Title: PCV valve change
Post by: Jons1001 on March 16, 2021, 11:15:55 am

Hi all, does anyone know if you have to change the rubber seal/gasket when fitting a new PCV? VW wanted about £25 for it so I just bought the valve itself but now wondering if I should have bought it aswell. Thanks

Title: Re: PCV valve change
Post by: DBXdarkangel on March 16, 2021, 11:50:04 am

Id say its best to replace the gasket. Saves the hassle in removing it again if it doesn't seal fully.

Title: Re: PCV valve change
Post by: Jons1001 on March 16, 2021, 02:43:56 pm

Quote from: DBXdarkangel on March 16, 2021, 11:50:04 am

Id say its best to replace the gasket. Saves the hassle in removing it again if it doesn't seal fully.

Thanks, found one on ebay (genuine) for £7 ish so not too bad.

Title: Re: PCV valve change
Post by: GVK on March 16, 2021, 05:32:55 pm

I have seen them leak so best to change gasket.

Title: Re: PCV valve change
Post by: Jons1001 on March 16, 2021, 06:16:05 pm

Cheers, does anyone know what tools are needed?

Title: Re: PCV valve change
Post by: GVK on March 16, 2021, 11:22:38 pm

They're held on with torx bolts T25 T30 something like that.

Title: Re: PCV valve change
Post by: Jons1001 on March 17, 2021, 09:03:10 am

Cheers. When it see it done that quickly begs the question why did two VW specialists quote me £140 plus vat to supply and fit?! Also same for the diverter valve. One of them also told me they were giving a discount on labour as some of the same parts would be removed when fitting the pcv and diverter valve?