PCV valve's a bitch

I'm no mechanic, but I guess my '92 Teg's PCV valve was NEVER replaced. (?)
I tried my best without breaking it to remove it on my own, but went ahead &
had a mechanic do it with an oil change. He said he finally got it out----in
pieces. Is this common, or just a real old PCV valve? This was yesterday.
Pissed me off cuz I got home & put an oil additive in ("Gunk" oil
treatment---I know--flame on--it doesn't do diddly, right? Oh well. Paid 99
cents for the bottle, & I haven't used an oil treatment in 10k miles or so),
& I noticed the long hose (I don't know which one--the one going across the
head, attached, & going....somewhere....) was still dangling, so I
reattached that, & added the "Gunk" stuff. Then I took a look at the new PCV
valve, & noticed it was barely hanging onto the combustion chamber (?--
where it connects to engine), & I could easily take it out. The connection
to the intake/throttle body hose was fine. The guy at the shop (*cough,
cough--Firestone*----I had a free oil change coupon) mentioned that I should
go to the Honda/Acura dealer to get a new grommet. Is this Firestone's
fault? Should they be paying for this, since they broke it? Thanx for any
info. I'm sure the grommet's only a few bucks, right? Hello AutoZone?

 

The dorman part number you're lookin for (according to their website
www.motormite.com) is 42346. Dorman says it covers Honda/Acura 1988-2003.
Doubt your local AZ will have it in stock tho, but even them ordering it
will save you $$ over the stealership.

HTH

Jeremy

 

Yeah--stealership is correct. Thanx for the info. I'll check into it.

 

Unsure of your exact app, but the PVC grommet for my Accord is listed at
Majestic's website for $1.69.

You _really_ think you'll find it cheaper/better elsewhere?

 

I don't know what they go for. Sounds ok to me. Thanx!!

 

Do they ship for free?
One can find some very good prices on the net, but if you are buying small
inexpensive items, S&H can greatly increase the cost. It's usually best to
place a larger order to save. Buy some extra things like filters etc. to
make it worthwhile.
For 1 grommet, it's probably much cheaper to purchase it locally.