PCV Valve Location

2001 MERCURY SABLE
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JOYFUL0022
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Engine Performance problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 52,000 miles

Want to replace the PCV Valve, but can't find the location. Car is 3.0 L, DOHC, 24 Valve. Can you help me?
May 29, 2010 at 2:16 PM
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This PCV valve is not a typical location valve. This valve is located down in by the throttle body. Here are some diagrams (below) that will help you get the job done.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Feb 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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RICARDO CENICEROS
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What key you use for the valve?
Feb 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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I am not sure what you mean. can you give me more details?

Cheers, Ken
Feb 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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RYDER SEEDS
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What is the best way to pull the old valve out. Have gotten to the point of pulling everything but the old valve. Can not get it to move using pliers or anything else. Car has way to many miles on it for this old one to still be on.
Feb 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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This can be tough because the rubber grommet becomes brittle not allowing the valve to be removed, try heating it up with a hair blower and pry it out of there is the grommet breaks you will need a new one.

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM