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For example, as per the "Related Question" below, the pcv valve on a 3.0 DOHC is down below the egr / upper intake manifold area.
From the "Related Question" for the DOHC pcv valve, there are links to a variety of the model years and engine combinations covering a large number of Taurus / Sables.
the pcv valve is located on top of the valve cover
The PCV valve on a 2004 Ford Taurus should be on the left side of the engine. It plugs into the valve cover at the rear of the cover.
yes, it's in the valve cover
In the back valve cover on the passenger side.
between the back valve cover and the intake manifold
location and replacement of pcv valve and egr valve on 2005 Ford Taurus se
The PCV valve on a 3.0 Ford Taurus is on top of the engine. Valve is at the front of the engine and is easily accessible.
back right valve cover See "Related Questions" below for more
# The PCV valve is located in the valve cover # Detach the hose from the valve then unscrew the valve from the valve cover
The PCV valve on q 2007 Torrent is made into the valve cover. It is not removable, the valve cover and PCV valve must be replaced together.
* The PCV valve is located in the valve cover. * Detach the hose from the valve cover and pull out the PCV valve
The PCV valve is located in the valve cover