PCV Valve, Fuel Filter, Air Flter Change question

[Greek]

I just picked up a PCV Valve, fuel filter, air filter  (enginee compartment) and three quarts of transfer case fluid from the dealer.

Can someone please tell me where the PCV valve and fuel filter are located? It will make my life a lot easier looking at the right place since at 55 yr old my eyes are going and I just had a knee operation...

I had my transmission flushed using  a BG machine and fluids (really good stuff). I also added a can of BG44K to clean out the fuel system. Made a difference (23,000 miles, 2000 Z71).

[RyanbabZ71]

Fuel filter is on the frame rail.  Drivers side under the extcab door/rear bed

[MountaineerTom]

PCV valve is on the drivers side valve cover, near the back, on my '99 5.3.

[Greek]

Ryan and Tom thank you for the help. Is that a WV fan? I went to Pitt. :thumb:

[Shaners]

Ryan and Tom thank you for the help. Is that a WV fan? I went to Pitt. :thumb:

I spent some time at WVU but transfered to Edinboro University in NW PA.  I live about 60 miles N of Pittsburgh now...

[woyster_00z71]

are there any special instructions on what to do to keep gas from going everywhere when you change the fuel filter?

 

Thanks,

B.J.

[RyanbabZ71]

are there any special instructions on what to do to keep gas from going everywhere when you change the fuel filter?

 

Close your mouth and work fast hehe.  I got a face full of gas didnt taste so good.  Not a good thing.  Id also suggest wearing some glasses when you change it  

[Greek]

Probably disabling the fuel pump by taking out the fuse and then running the truck til it dies. Then the fuel line should be empty and you can unscrew it (looks like both sides). Haven't done it on the Silverado but did it on my old Dodge B250 Van. :thumb:

[MarkD]

I let mine sit overnight so the pressure in the line would drop.

 

Then loosen the connectors, lay a rag over the connections and pull the line to break the seal caused by the o-ring.  I had a bucket under the filter, but didn't drop more than an ounce or two of fuel.

[GreenRado]

Probably disabling the fuel pump by taking out the fuse and then running the truck til it dies. Then the fuel line should be empty and you can unscrew it (looks like both sides). Haven't done it on the Silverado but did it on my old Dodge B250 Van. :thumb:

Yep, when I did this, there wasn't enough pressure to even start the engine, so I just cranked it a couple more times, a couple secs each.

 

There was a little dribble out of the filter, but it's easily sopped up w/a decent sized rag.  Helps to losen the rail clip from the frame in getting the filter out.  Using liquid wrench on the connections helps a lot too.

 

Be sure not to torque your fuel lines.  

 

Greek,

I spent 4 years @ WVU - man were those "back yard brawls" fun!!!

 

Welcome aboard!

[RyanbabZ71]

disabling the fuel pump by taking out the fuse and then running the truck til it dies.

 

Thats no fun.

 

You have to love the loud PSSSST when the line is disconnected.  Just dont lite a match or we will be doing this to you (sianara)  

[Tucson_02Silverado]

use flare wrenches to avoid stripping the fittings

[MountaineerTom]

Ryan and Tom thank you for the help. Is that a WV fan? I went to Pitt. :thumb:

PITT!!...PITT??...  

 

 

 

Yes, I'm a Mountaineer fan.  Hopefully, Rodriguiz (sp?) can get them up and running as good as he had Clemson's offense running when he was running their offense.  I'm from WV too, Summersville.

I love the back yard brawl, my favorite game of the year.  I just hope WVU wins them all.  

[Greek]

Geeze between Ryan and GreenRado I won't be able to rest if PITT loses this year...

[Greek]

...and Tom...