Originally Posted by Ang

First off, let me just say that I suck.

I set out to change the valve cover gasket this morning. Simple enough job. Did it once on a Mazda. Things were going smoothly until it came time to pull off that thing right behind the oil fill cap. A black plastic fitting with a plastic tube leading into it. What is that thing called? It's not a PCV valve, is it? In any case, it broke. The little plastic elbow broke, right where it enters the valve cover. Notice I say "It broke," as if it broke itself and I had nothing to do with it.

I need to know what it is so that I can find a replacement--already checked the engine diagram in a detailed catalog, not shown...checked owner's manual on the off chance, not shown of course...searched these forums, no luck.

What is that thing? Oh, and by the way, how is it SUPPOSED to come off?

Ang

PS I suck.