need help locating the pcv valve

[Pistons23]

2000 Ford Ranger XL-reg cab, short bed
2.5/Auto

I looked through the Haynes manual and cannot find a picture or location of the pcv valve for my truck. It only shows the location for the 3 and 4 litre trucks. I already bought the new one from autozone so I have an idea of what im looking for. If someone can post a picture or atleast give a great description of where to find it, that would be great. Thanks in advance.

 

[ranger1999xlt]

It is on the driver side of the head right above the spark plug, they sit right beside the fuel injector. Look hard for it in that area. If youre are standing infornt of the engine, it is the right side of the engine. Hope this helps!

 

[Pistons23]

thanks for the reply. i found it, but i noticed i have to change the rubber hose conneced to it also

 

[ranger1999xlt]

why did you have to replace the hose?

 

[Pistons23]

its cracked. im afraid if i pull the pcv valve from it, the hose will break. the truck has 165k, so im just going through and doing basic maintenence and decided to replace all the cracked or about to break hoses before it gets exspensive