Jet Black ZHP Mod-A-Palooza

[johnrando]

Cleaned the ICV, it wasn't really dirty. Cleaned just about everything I could really. Getting to the CCV and putting things back wasn't hard, just lengthy. Getting the actual CCV out and back in was the hard part (well, until the manifold was removed). I eventually just broke the hoses like they said AND broke the CCV to get it out.

[wsmeyer]

The reason we took the manifold off was because Rando's CCV had gotten to the point where a significant amount of oil was getting into the intake and burning out the exhaust. After fixing the CCV it eventually would have burned out the oil on it's own but burning oil is REALLY hard on the O2 sensors and cats so if you're seeing smoke you really should take the manifold off and clean it out as best you can. When we took his off and tipped it up on it's side about 2 tablespoons of oil dribbled out so in his case it was well worth the effort. Which I must say was not much, 9 bolts on the top, 1 on the bottom and disconnect the fuel line.

[ELCID86]

^ good to know. Are these 'hints' in the DIY thread?

[Dave1027]

The reason we took the manifold off was because Rando's CCV had gotten to the point where a significant amount of oil was getting into the intake and burning out the exhaust. After fixing the CCV it eventually would have burned out the oil on it's own but burning oil is REALLY hard on the O2 sensors and cats so if you're seeing smoke you really should take the manifold off and clean it out as best you can. When we took his off and tipped it up on it's side about 2 tablespoons of oil dribbled out so in his case it was well worth the effort.

I wouldn't have thought an '06 California car would have a CCV that would be that far gone. With that much oil going into the intake, it was heading towards hydrolock!

My CCV is beginning to honk on start up. Kinda like Chewbaca's little brother. Only a matter of time till replacement is mandatory. Still contemplating doing the catch can and dumping the CCV.

[johnrando]

Yup Dave, it was WAY gone. Surprising to us too. Car runs like a champ now, amazing difference so quickly. Zero smoke coming out now.

[Imola.ZHP]

Nice work! I wish I had gone the extra mile to replace the tubes under the intake plenum. I still have them somewhere, brand new. I replaced everything but them.


--Marcus

[Vas]

Out of curiosity how much did you spend on parts for the ccv? I'm thinking of doing mine with the cold weather version.

[johnrando]

Thanks Marcus. Yes, it's nice to replace those hoses.

Vas, I got the CCV cold weather kit from ECStuning, plus a dipstick O ring, and a oil housing gasket (which I didn't use). The kit has all the hoses you need. That total was $161 including shipping. It's great because that means you can just break all the hoses out... it's amazing how brittle they are. I would say you'd almost have to take out the manifold to use the cold weather kit, as I don't see there being enough room to work. If you don't use the cold kit, you could get away with not removing the manifold.

Shawn, thanks. Not sure if they are, I'll have to go back and look.

Gary, Jeff, thanks!

[Vas]

Was your dipstick tube clean when you removed it or was it clogged? Ecs tuning recommends replacing it for some reason.

[johnrando]

That seems extra to me. I cleaned my pretty easily and it wasn't that clogged really. Guessing you COULD do it, but I didn't see the need. I also heard about the "redesigned" new dipstick tube but nothing there said spend all that money for not much difference to me.

BTW, I sprayed brake cleaner (a bunch) or something like that down it, then hosed it down, then blew air through, then let dry overnight.