PCV Valve Screw Stripped (Suggestions?)

[Zenkuto]

So I was installing my armaspeed intake today, and even with the utmost care, I broke the clip on the intake inlet end.

Luckily, I had a spare prepared for this exact reason. I decided to change it for peace of mind since I know I’ll probably never touch it after the new intake was in anyways.

About 95% of the way into tightening down the new one to the PCV port, my hand slipped and completely rounded out the inside. it’s a very awkward angle to get to.

Now, that end isn’t sitting completely flush against the block. But, we’re only talking like 1.5mm gap, and I can just barelyyy see a tiny sliver of the green o-ring.

My question is would there be any issues, long or short term, running it like this? From what I’ve read, this hose isn’t super important. But seeing as how there was a bit of oil on the original hose I pulled, should I be worried about oil leaks?

also, I wouldn’t even know how to remove this screw at this point anyways. Any tips would be greatly appreciated

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[Thraxbert]

PCV can be run under constant vacuum, which is ideal, or vented to atmosphere (VTA). VTA is less ideal for engine performance, but not fatal. Which is all to say: a leak isn't terrible.

I recommend repairing the thread with a helicoil. Or is it just the screw head that's boned? If it's just the screw head, you can likely get it out with a rubber band pressed between the head of the screw and a Philips head.

 

[Zenkuto]

PCV can be run under constant vacuum, which is ideal, or vented to atmosphere (VTA). VTA is less ideal for engine performance, but not fatal. Which is all to say: a leak isn't terrible.

I recommend repairing the thread with a helicoil. Or is it just the screw head that's boned? If it's just the screw head, you can likely get it out with a rubber band pressed between the head of the screw and a Philips head.

It’s just the screw head that’s rounded. So I should use a Phillips even though it’s a T27? Nonetheless, I’ll have to try to find a replacement screw for that before attempting to remove it

 

[MYA90SUPRA]

I would replace the bolt. If you don't get that tight it will rattle and eventually break the oring and your bolt or break your flange from microvibrations.

 

[Thraxbert]

It’s just the screw head that’s rounded. So I should use a Phillips even though it’s a T27? Nonetheless, I’ll have to try to find a replacement screw for that before attempting to remove it

Ah, right, forgot it's Torx. Same advice still applies. Getting a rubber band in there will likely help the screwdriver grip the rounded head. Can also use vice grips or pliers to just grab the whole screw head.

 

[Zenkuto]

Ah, right, forgot it's Torx. Same advice still applies. Getting a rubber band in there will likely help the screwdriver grip the rounded head. Can also use vice grips or pliers to just grab the whole screw head.

So I would use the torx bit or would Philips work too for rounded heads regardless?

 

[Thraxbert]

So I would use the torx bit or would Philips work too for rounded heads regardless?

Use the appropriate screwdriver for the head. Add only the rubber band as a gripping agent.

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