tsteves5 Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 The stock PCV valve on the 2011-2012 Journeys with the 3.6L engine appears to be no longer available. These stock PCV valves have three bolt holes that fasten them to the rear valve cover. In order to replace the PCV valve, you need to use one for a 2013+ (only two bolt holes) AND change the hose/tube that runs from the PCV valve to the upper intake manifold. These parts from Rock Auto worked well on my 2011: Gates EMH920 PCV Valve Gates EMH180 PCV Hose/Tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appalachian Journey Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Think the design change was to address an issue or just cheaper for Dodge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) One bolt less is small savings on part, although labour saving on assembly. But brand new injection molds for part to be made wouldn’t be cheap. Doesnt sound like cost saving really. 3.6 is used across the FCA Stelantis line up, maybe stronger part for Jeep’s etc. Havent changed mine yet, bought a Rockauto after market recently. Edited November 13, 2021 by John/Horace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsteves5 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 I can only speculate. I replaced this old-style PCV valve because it was leaking. On the other hand, I've had two new-style PCV valves on other 3.6 engines that have never leaked. Maybe the re-design was to address that issue. John/Horace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Mopar 6808 3202AC, PCV Valve amazon has them 2 hole Brand: Mopar 4.6 out of 5 stars 18 ratings List Price: $84.10$84.10 Details Price: $63.60$63.60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsteves5 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Yeah, that's the newer version. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Why does hose have to be changed as well. Different size hose barbs.? Or part orientation, curious. Gates makes a lot of oem stuff, generally not bad. I hate taking chances on critical electrical parts like crank or cam sensors, if oem is only 20% or so more, and in stock I usually buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsteves5 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 They changed the location of the PCV barb. That's why it takes a different hose. The old style PCV barb points back towards the firewall. The newer style barb points up. jkeaton and John/Horace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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