Elements of the crankcase ventilation system

Crankcase ventilation valve (PCV)

On Zetec engines, the valve is located in the oil separator (see fig. 4E.19). To access the valve, remove the air pulsation system.

Oil separator

Remove the exhaust manifold. Remove the crankcase ventilation valve PCV and clean it. Replace if necessary.

Unscrew the bolt securing the oil separator to the cylinder block and remove it together with the gasket. Clean or replace oil separator.

Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.