GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
  1. Clean the valley cover in solvent.
  2. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Dry with compressed air.
  4. Inspect for restrictions within the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) passages.
  5. Ensure the valley cover sealing surfaces are free of burrs and traces of old sealant.