8. CCV unit is held by two (2) T25 screws. I removed the foam and disconnect that pipe first. Install the CCV, then connect the pipe later. Then install the two (2) T25 screws.
9. Dipstick housing: 10-mm nut and 13-mm bolt. Once it is out of the car, clean the double-wall channel with brake cleaner. At 116K, mine is still open, no clog, a testament of highway drive. So avoid short trips if you can!
REMOVE the old O-ring from the engine. Install the new O-ring on the dipstick housing first!
10. For OFH 6 bolts, read on how to prevent galling and stripped threads. Once the 6 bolts are off (label them as you remove them!), I left the PS Pump in place (too lazy to remove the PS Pump LOL). I used a hook tool and remove old gasket. Clean the groove with some Q-tips. Make sure no debris left behind.
Smeared some grease on gasket and laid it in the groove.
11. Clean the engine block well, make sure you don’t use paper towel as this can leave bits and pieces behind. Use a rag.
- Read the link above re how to torque the 6 bolts. Basically do it in stages, be patient, wait 5-10 min between re-torquing to avoid leak later.
12. Once done, spray some engine cleaner and rinse with gentle water to wash of oil leak.
13. Check to be sure ALL connectors are re-connected!!!
That is all boys and girls, I don’t want to do this job again, my back hurts LOL!!!
PS: Anyway, since my CCV is now back to stock and the OFH gasket is replaced, I’d report back in 1K miles re oil consumption!!!
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