Replacing hoses - go OEM or aftermarket & PCV question | |
I just bought a 2007 L322 with the 4.4L AJV8. She has 150k on her but has been taken care of.
The upper and lower hoses were recently replaced but the rest of the hoses are original. So I plan to swap all of them. Are there any aftermarket hoses that I can trust? After having 3 P38s I have learned to splurge for OEM on most things but hoses?
If aftermarket is cool, which brand? Eurospare, allmakes, etc.
Also, my PCV valve is leaking at the O-rings. I can replace they seem to be 17X2.5mm but should I just replace the valve? If so, OEM or aftermarket? The engine runs well. Most PCVs I am familiar with rattle if working correctly and can be cleaned most of the time if not. I am unfamiliar with this design. Does this one operate the same way?
In addition to changing all fluids including transmission and diffs, I also plan to buy sleeves and bridge gasket for the transmission. Not sure whether I will drop the valve body and replace preemptively when I swap the filter and put the ZF6 fluid in or wait until first sign of an issue.
Anybody care to share insight?
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