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Originally Posted by Jivewalker
I have checked and cleaned mine several times. Many many miles ago, I threw a code that led me to look at the OCV. I found the screens clogged with sludge. I believe my issue was long idling periods in hot weather with a failed PCV valve. I cleaned them with gumout and put them back in, no issues since, been ~150k, and I check every once in a while.
I would not think they would need to be replaced unless the screens had holes in them. Let me know if you have questions. Here is a pic when very dirty. The cone shaped screen piece pulls off of the hollow bolt making it easy to clean.
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If you could post some pic's showing the location of these I would be very grateful.
