Features:

  • Direct replacement - this valve cover matches the original equipment part for fit and function
  • Durable construction - this valve cover is made of quality materials to withstand extreme temperatures to resist leaking
  • Cost-effective solution - offers original equipment performance at competitive price
  • Quality tested - this part has undergone try-on and material testing to ensure a quality fit and reliable service
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  • Fit type: Vehicle Specific
Solution to a well-known problem for Chevy Cruze 1st Generation

First-generation Chevy Cruze vehicles (my daughter's is a 2014 1.4T) are notorious for these PCV membrane problems rupturing and causing a multitude of SES/CEL codes that are resolved by changing the camshaft valve cover and in some instances, also requires to replace the intake manifold. Dorman has marginally improved on these design flaws and have added a lifetime warranty on these two components. As their improvements do not necessarily address the design flaws, I decided to install their component since AC Delco's version only carries a 2-year warranty and if something were to go wrong with this Dorman's unit, I will invoke the lifetime warranty. Changing the defective camshaft cover was not necessarily difficult, but it was tedious work as there are multiple hoses and harnesses in the close proximity of this cover. As per Chilton's instructions, you also have to disconnect multiple electrical connectors and remove the ignition coil to properly remove this cover. In addition, you have to loosen 15 E10 Torx screws to finally pry it off. Don't forget that if this is the original cover you are replacing, it may be well stuck as not only the gasket may stick to the engine's surface, but also the RTV near the front (right-hand side, near the pulleys) also contributes to making it tough to remove the old cover. I used a nylon trim tool to prevent any scratches to the aluminum block and it came off after a few attempts. New unit was a perfect match. I used gray RTV as indicated and followed Chilton's torquing sequence (71 in-lb) to secure. I reset the ECM (removed 15-Amp #2 and #10 fuses for 10 minutes and then reinstalled) and restarted the vehicle. What a difference! For starters, the annoying whistling or chirping coming from PCV diaphragm was long gone but the vehicle was also idling much smoother and accelerating significantly better. As an additional bonus, all the SES/CEL error messages did not reappear. Please note: As indicated by Dorman, it is important to verify that the intake manifold's non-return valve is still in place. If not, it is STRONGLY recommended that you replace the intake manifold as well. It may be too early to count victory, but based on the immediate results, I am very pleased at how this Dorman replacement camshaft valve cover has properly addressed my daughter's 2014 Chevy Cruze 1.4T issues.

Dorman products are generally quite good

This valve cover fits like OEM and functions like OEM, unfortunately it is also manufactured the same as OEM. Anyone needing to buy this valve cover to fix the CHECK ENGINE fault will also need the intake manifold as well. This product is as good as OEM, but OEM usually fails after 50k miles or less. Comes with good quality gasket and bolts. While I can not recommend this part over OEM, I can however, recommend it over all other aftermarket brands. For me, it’s OEM or Dorman. Shipping was fast

Simple installation and cleared up the problem

Product fit as described. I would double check the torque and torque pattern (I did not memorize them during the install). It worked as intended and fixed the problem. So....why not just use a simple PCV valve and not a whole new cover?

Exact replacement

Fit perfectly and easy to install. Car is now running good as new and this part fixed the problem. Great price. Dorman is a manufacturer of many factory replacement parts. Just wish it would have included the correct oil fill cap because my car uses a different fill cap. Fortunately a local dealer had the correct replacement cap.

Easy Install

Easy install on a 2013 Cruze. Comes with Valve gasket. Just make sure you buy some RTV for the corners. Stopped oil leaks.

Fit well

Had to replace old on my Chevy Cruze 1.4l and it has held up so far.

I'm a true honest DIY kinda guy

Piece fit perfect. Fix the issue. I did not use the gasket that came with. I ordered a fel pro brand. Overall happy. Used it on a 2015 buick encore leather edition

Not worth it! AVOID!

I bought this part and everything seemed fine BUT after 15-20 something days my car continued to show the same problems. I was finally able to have a mechanic look at my car and turns out that part is defective, but my return window was 3 days closed. Not a good product! My mechanic said it actually made the problem worst!

So far so good

Easy to install. So far so good. ACDelco version of this part sucks. Remember to replace the intake manifold simultaneous with this part.

fix it yourself

perfect fit, easy to install. worked like a champ. shipping was fast and smooth.

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