[Blasirl]

I've checked the pcv valve and the check valve in the inlet manifold and both seam fine , engine runs rough at idel , remove the dipstick or hose that goes back to the turbo and it runs worse

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My wife's car is a 2016 Cruze LT1, 65,700 miles. It was running rough and the CEL came on. Codes are P0171, P0106, P0131, P1101. I went to Autozone because I never worked on this car before. Their diagnosis was to replace the MAF sensor. The part is coming tomorrow. Do I really need this part or do you think I should go through all the checks in this thread? I will be working on it in the dark and cold so I would like to stay warm and not have to go through anything that I don't have to. Also, is the car still driveable until I can work on it when its light out? Thanks in advance.

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Should be a recall if everyone is having problems

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I didn't know that I had to into myself. I have a profile & have been posting for years. I had a 2014 2LT that had this repair done under warranty. My new 2015 Cruze 2LT is almost out of the 5 year power train warranty so I was wondering if this problem is covered beyond 5 years as it seems to happen a lot.

Unless you are also James1968, then no, you do not.

 

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My new 2015 Cruze 2LT is almost out of the 5 year power train warranty so I was wondering if this problem is covered beyond 5 years as it seems to happen a lot.

It is not to my knowledge.

 

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I suggest you read the first posts as there are many links to solutions and more information.

 

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I orderd the dorman valve cover and the dorman intake

If you are doing the fix, no need to order a new intake. If you really want to do the fix prior to tearing yours apart, get a used one. But really, if you take the intake off, pop the button out, clean it up real well, start the screw and then glue the screw and finish up, put it back on and the next morning your ready to rock.

 

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Hi so I own a 2011 chevy cruze with 154k miles on it and I recently replaced the valve cover but my intake manifold is missing the check valve and I took the car on a test drive after putting the new valve cover on dont really think that was a good idea now cause there's oil everywhere under my hood I would like to know where I messed up and what I can do to fix it... Thank you Kindly

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You probably did not put the two required dabs of sealant when you installed the gasket for the valve cover or your problem is much worse and is addressed in this thread.

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I did put the two dabs of the gasket sealant and I'm thinking the problem was cause I didnt let the motor run to get up to temperature I just started and took off so idk if that was the case or if it was.

Did you let the sealant cure? Can you post pictures? Clean everything with brake clean and start the car with the hood open to see where it is coming from.

 

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Question!! Does the V3 version come with the "Pipe Hose replacement/Upgrade kit" or does that have to be purchased separately? I noticed that the V2 has a drop down menu to include this as an upgrade but the V3 does not. I just want to make sure before I purchase both.

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I think it does, but @XtremeRevolution can tell you for sure.

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Just hope its not a crank seal because thats what just happened to me. Car didnt leak from the seal till after I put on a dorman valve cover then it blew my seal. Im having a gm cover put on this week and my mechanic said that the gm cover might stop the crank seal leak. Im having my doubts on that but well see. If it dosnt work then I guess ill be spending 700 $ for him to pull the motor to fix the seal. I also did the pcv v2 kit at the same time.

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I came here to help my daughter figure out what is wrong with her 2014 cruze LT turbo. She has been dealing with mechanics who can't figure it out. I intend to be her hero .. Her boyfriend took the car to a mechanic complaining of an oil leak. The mechanic replaced the valve cover gasket. The oil leak came back. The mechanic couldn't find the leak but replaced the valve cover gasket again and also replaced the "PCV VALVE". Yesterday the car spewed oil all over the right side of the motor, causing the serpentine belt to come off and the car to over heat. I looked at it today. What a mess. Anyway, I googled the issue and came across this forum, where I learned about the PCV issues these cars have. I am guessing that a failed PVC system is causing oil to plow out of the valve cover or possible the hose coming off the intake manifold. Maybe the crank seal? Thoughts?
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The bad PCV in the intake will cause the vacuum regulator on the valve cover to blow, then it starts to blow oil out any weak spots starting with the crank seal, the CPASV seals, the valve cover etc. If you change the seal, make sure your water pump is not leaking prior as it could be still covered under an extended warranty. If it is take it to the dealer for replacement. If you do the work, I would suggest you spend the extra and get a new belt and tensioner.

 

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Ok, what do you all recommend I do? Replace valve valve cover and gasket, as well as install a V1 kit? Then see if my leak goes away, or should I go ahead and plan to do the crank seal also?

I would do the seal, but you can wait until after you install the kit.

 

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If in fact it is coming from the throttle body, it is probably the PCV.

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So had this issue (intake manifold check valve and the valve cover) less than 4 months. I removed the intake manifold and ported it as well as installed the pcv fix kit v2 and replaced the valve over with a Dorman one. Was working fine, and I hadn't noticed that it gradually was getting worse again until I went to go give my car a little hpt tuneup, saw my fueling was way off, boost was funky etc. Shortly after a small surging idle issue is now swaying 250 rpm back and forth. I thought maybe it was my tuning so I played with it and it's a no go. Set it all back and now the hissing and a ticking when it dips in idle to its lower rpm range. The main seal needs to be replaced now. But my issue is that the f***ING diaphragm is leaking again. Constant hiss and idle stabilizes a bit when the hole is covered. Some bs. Why he hell would the valve cover break again this quickly? Grrr.

I still have my old one laying around and am going to see if there is not a way to retrofit a fix for it similar to what was done for the intake manifold. There has to be a way to make this thing a little more durable.

I would double check to make sure the old PVC hole(s) are fully closed off.

 

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I am sure it is; I was very liberal with the epoxy on both sides of the IM. But I will check again and re-apply. I would be surprised with how I put it on and left it to dry that it would leak again, but always worth checking. I am going to be replacing the corrugated tube in a few minutes with actual proper tubing just to rule it out, as well as replace the o-ring(s?) at both ends of the hose. I got some of them good hose too. (haha!)

I forgot about the hose. I also had issues with that, especially after I lost the washer thing when I pulled the clip too far out.

 

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I've got a stupid question. I know I'm headed for a kit, probably V3. My question is, if you still see the red thingy, how do you install this kit. Right now a good cleaning seems to have solved my issue, but I've got 80,000 plus on the car, clock is ticking on my PCV.

It is just a silicone thumb sticking out from the mushroom part. Cut it off, push it through, how ever you can. It is just basically a friction fit. It will fall into the intake and be eaten by the engine.

 

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Does anyone know anything about ZZ Performance Ported Intake?
And if their fix actually works and lasts longer than the OEM manifold?

1.4L Ported Intake Manifold

This is based on a brand new OEM GM intake manifold. This is also a great upgrade since the factory PCV is known to fail as much as it does. The PCV is located inside the intake manifold and is included with this product. Bolts directly back into stock location. The factory casts a "wall" in...

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For $300 port it yourself and buy the fix kit and save a bunch.

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