So, almost two months ago I performed the hack on my 2012 Chevrolet Equinox with the 2.4L to fix the poor design of the PCV system and the clogged port from the intake manifold to the cylinder head. I removed the intake, cleaned the carbon out of the port, drilled a 3/16” hole through the intake, and a tap was used to thread in a set screw with blue Loctite to seal it up.
That way all I need to do is back the screw out, get a piece of wire to run down into the port to clean out any future carbon build up, Loctite the screw, and install it again. I had already changed out the factory oil filler cap for the Delco breathable version. I got under the car the other day and still noticed a small drip of oil between the engine and transmission. Some time in the near future I still need to remove the transmission and replace the real seal.
While performing the job I also changed the oil and filter since it was due anyway. I have noticed a reduction in oil consumption and have only needed to add a 1/2 of oil a week ago. If anyone else has successfully performed this hack how long did it take for carbon to build up in the PCV port to clean it out again?
None of this should have to be done. But, it is what it is since GM engineers are just a bunch of five year olds with a box of crayons. If any GM engineers or former engineers are reading this please answer me a question. On the 3.6 V6 in the 2012 Buick Enclave how does it make sense for the pulley on the tensioner for the serpentine belt to face the engine block? I have changed out V-belts and serpentine belts on various GM cars over the years, but I have never seen a belt set up as asinine as this.
That way all I need to do is back the screw out, get a piece of wire to run down into the port to clean out any future carbon build up, Loctite the screw, and install it again. I had already changed out the factory oil filler cap for the Delco breathable version. I got under the car the other day and still noticed a small drip of oil between the engine and transmission. Some time in the near future I still need to remove the transmission and replace the real seal.
While performing the job I also changed the oil and filter since it was due anyway. I have noticed a reduction in oil consumption and have only needed to add a 1/2 of oil a week ago. If anyone else has successfully performed this hack how long did it take for carbon to build up in the PCV port to clean it out again?
None of this should have to be done. But, it is what it is since GM engineers are just a bunch of five year olds with a box of crayons. If any GM engineers or former engineers are reading this please answer me a question. On the 3.6 V6 in the 2012 Buick Enclave how does it make sense for the pulley on the tensioner for the serpentine belt to face the engine block? I have changed out V-belts and serpentine belts on various GM cars over the years, but I have never seen a belt set up as asinine as this.
