Not sure if it goes all the way through. Initially, i tried to oull it straight up with pliers but simply couldn't get a grip. I assume it's simply pressed in but damn, it's tight. Appreciate the help.

 

Nothing keeping it in but friction. Most brake before you can get them out if they are old.

 

My '03 looks identical to yours, Mike, I couldn't get it off so I sprayed a little Pro-Line Superlube down in there.

The nipple on the intake is clean, and the hose blows free, so there's no stoppage anywhere. I think the seperater works fine as it is, so I'll leave it to do its work.

 

Not sure how you got this out as it apparently is brass and not very compliant. Spray, cussing, speaking sweet nothings to it.. It doesn't want to move. One or two more tries and then I'll have to go gorrila on it. I assume the seperator is gently tucked underneath it. All pics I've seen simply have the seperator without the cap. We shall see. Appreciate all the help!!!

 

Are you trying to remove the tube that the separator is in? That ain't coming out.

 

Just trying to remove the brass cap. It's difficult to get a grip on the edge of this without clamping onto the tube.

 

needle nose vise grips maybe?

 

I don't remember a brass cap when I did mine. Where is this? Pictures?

 

post number 10 or 11 has the pix it appears there was a running change in 03

 

It's towards the back of the passenger side valve cover. Tried snaking a small wire down the hole but was only able to penetrate slightly beyond the opening. I have to believe removing this cap will result in destroying it as it's not moving at all. I'm inclined to see if squirting some Sea Foam down the hole before my next oil change will clean it up.