I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.

PT
1995 ZJ limited 4.0L


"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JeCdnSEGFd3XuQjdRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> I have a '95 GC Limited with 4.0L I6. I noticed a fair amount of oil in
my
> air filter, as well as smoke coming out of the oil dipstick tube, so I
> wanted to check the crankcase ventilation system to see if I have clogged
> valves or lines.
>
> However, I cant seem to pop off the front & rear PCV fittings from the
valve
> cover. I tried the ole "twist & pull" maneuver, but they seem secured in
> there pretty tight. How do I remove these things? I was able to pull off
> the hose from the rear PCV fitting and there was a decent amount of
manifold
> vacuum, but I need to check the orifice inside the fitting to see if it's
> clogged with sludge.
>
> I'm tempted to just pop these fittings off with a big straight-blade
> screwdriver and muscle power, but I'd like to avoid damaging a $25 fitting
> if I can help it. I checked my Haynes shop manual but it doesnt offer any
> instruction on how to remove these things.
>
> HELP!
>
>

 

That would be like four bucks American:
http://store.summitracing.com/produc...earchtype=ecat
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Paul Tremblay wrote:
>
> I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
> each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
> However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
> dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
> there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
> BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.
>
> PT
> 1995 ZJ limited 4.0L

 

That would be like four bucks American:
http://store.summitracing.com/produc...earchtype=ecat
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Tremblay wrote:
>
> I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
> each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
> However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
> dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
> there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
> BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.
>
> PT
> 1995 ZJ limited 4.0L

 

That would be like four bucks American:
http://store.summitracing.com/produc...earchtype=ecat
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Tremblay wrote:
>
> I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
> each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
> However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
> dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
> there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
> BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.
>
> PT
> 1995 ZJ limited 4.0L

 

That would be like four bucks American:
http://store.summitracing.com/produc...earchtype=ecat
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Tremblay wrote:
>
> I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
> each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
> However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
> dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
> there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
> BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.
>
> PT
> 1995 ZJ limited 4.0L

 

Or about fifty cents American:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa.../mor-68770.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Tremblay wrote:
>
> I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
> each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
> However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
> dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
> there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
> BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.
>
> PT
> 1995 ZJ limited 4.0L

 

Or about fifty cents American:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa.../mor-68770.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Tremblay wrote:
>
> I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
> each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
> However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
> dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
> there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
> BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.
>
> PT
> 1995 ZJ limited 4.0L

 

Or about fifty cents American:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa.../mor-68770.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Tremblay wrote:
>
> I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
> each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
> However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
> dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
> there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
> BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.
>
> PT
> 1995 ZJ limited 4.0L

 

Or about fifty cents American:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa.../mor-68770.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Tremblay wrote:
>
> I removed mine using a forked pry bar, about an inch hole in the middle.
> each flat prong around the CCV base and it came out without breaking.
> However, you should replace it with a new one. It cost me CDN $9.80 at a DC
> dealer. The front one is a breather only, I removed it as well but no clog
> there so I just cleaned it and put it back.
> BTW I have the exact same Jeep as you.
>
> PT
> 1995 ZJ limited 4.0L