P9C

Ok, this relates to that another thread but decided to start a new one because this is more about that valve itself.

Two questions - is that valve recoverable or should I just get a new one. If that is the case how that is removable - what kind of connection is the bottom one - is it possible to just rotate and lift that?

Another question - what is that long vertical hose that goes next to that valve - how to remove that - I'm not familiar with that connection. If I could remove that it would give a lot more room to try to remove that valve. That's quite a tight spot as you can see from that generic image.

808Bill

You really should invest in a service manual.
Are you asking about the power steering line?

P9C

Yes - I actually already found out that one (learning curve here). Looks like it is better idea to remove that vent valve without removing that power steering line because it's a too much of a work.

gbarron

I just removed this valve on my car yesterday to replace the leaking o-ring...there is a bolt you cannot see behind the valve holding it down. I did unbolt the harness bracket in front of it but did not need to remove any hoses. I used a 10mm 1/4" drive swivel socket on a long extension to remove the retaining bolt. The tougher part was disconnecting the valve from the plastic piping without damaging anything, but by squeezing the large outer ring and slowly working the valve off it did the trick.

P9C

Ah, good to know - thanks. I haven't received that valve yet - looks like it's going to be some fun for the weekend. So I'll need to take a closer look at the whole thing because based on that front view it appears as if you could just lift the valve. Just wondering what kind of bracket is there. I'll need to clean that area properly and i'll try to take some pics just in case it might help someone who needs to replace that as well.

I wonder how many of those who have had AOS issues haven't noticed this. At least it appears as if this relates to AOS issue.... or? Mine was broken so I would assume that this relates to that somehow.

gbarron

There isn't a bracket holding the valve down, just a bolt through a flange molded in the valve body. Once the bolt is removed you can lift the valve out of the case. BTW, these are very simple valves, it just has a on-way check valve inside. Unless the spring inside is broken or the plastic housing is damaged they are reusable. Is there something specifically wrong with yours?