Just a quick question, guys. I'm planning to replace the CCV filter in the near future and want to be sure I have the proper tools beforehand. I don't want to get halfway through the job and not be able to finish. What size sockets and/or other tools will I need? Thanks....

 

Going from memory which is not always accurate now with it being so cold out.
Its either an 8mm or 10mm socket to remove the cover. There is one stud at the back passenger side and that will be the same size...deep socket. The rest is easy and no tools required, lift off the cover, pop out old CCV and replace with new.
At least that is how I recall it. It took less then 15 min.

 

Thanks for the quick reply, Scotty. I'm sure I have those tools. Glad to hear it's an easy job....

 

How did you do with the change out?

 

Haven't started it yet, Scotty. Truck will turn 60k miles today so I'll have to get to it soon. I'll be ordering from Geno's unless I can get one locally, which is improbable.

 

Im about to do this myself in about 1000 miles. I dont have a service manual. Where is this filter located?

 

it's right on top of the engine..

 

funny. where exactly on the engine unless you mean literally ON TOP of the engine.

 

There is a cover of which you would think is the valve cover...that is the CCV cover. Remove that cover and you will see the CCV filter. Its easy to change once you get the cover off and the cover is easy too. Oil filter cap, bolts around the outer edge of the cover and one stud/wire harness holder at the back passenger side.

Its literally the top of the engine under your "Cummins" Logo cover.

Hope that helps.

Scotty

 

Now thats the type of answer I was looking for. Thanks Scotty!