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BMW PCV Replacement (Breather System, Throttle Body, Idle Control Valve, Dip Stick) FCP Euro
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Thank you man soooo
If we are talking M54 definitely check around the intake for any air leaks. This engine is notorious for this, air meter boots, air intake tubes, etc. Hope that helps.
on my car I have error code 272c on bmw e46
engine speed sometime goes little fast and slow
thankyou
check disa valve also known as adjuster unit
More then likely caused by something else as the PCV would have to be clogged completely, if you are dealing with several profuse oil leaks then I would lean towards it being the PCV, but I would also check things like the MAF and O2 Sensors as well, common culprits for this code. Hope that helps.
I meant to put p0174 not p0175 sorry
Question….would something wrong with the PVC trigger the codes p0171 and p0175 (system too lean bank 1 and 2) ? I have a rough idle and I have checked for vacuum leaks and replaced my fuel pump and filter, still no solution:(
Yes itwas. I notice my check engine light and it started running rough. But it had been five years since I changed my spark plugs so I changed them. Well, that did not fix the problem. So I bought a device to read the engine codes and it stated that the most likely problem was the PCV. That is when I watched this video. I learned of all the parts I should order to tackle this job.
Hey Bob just curious was your car experiencing a rough idle before changing your PCV just trying to figure out if that’s my problem thanks I would love for mines to be purring like a kitten again lol
It could. Sounds like it could be a cracked hose or clogged valve. Hope that helps.
Great video very informative…..I have a 2003 BMW 325ci and she’s experiencing a rough idle and sometimes stalls I cleaned the ICV thinking that that was the problem but now I’m thinking it’s the PCV in your opinion do you think replacing this would clear up a rough idle? thanks thumbs up and subscribe!!!!
great vid but please blow nose
Aloa Gareth! Merci pour cette vidéo, la seule qui donne confiance par sa clarté et sa lumière! J’ai bien réussi a changer ma “pcv” et les durites sur ma E46 323 CI, ça faisait un an que mon moteur attendait ça! économique en plus! Maintenant ça ronfle! Congratulations Gareth, continuez! (je voudrais travailler avec vous!)
thanks a much really appreciate it!
I agree. You should be fine driving it like it is for now. As long as the PCV isn’t blowing oil straight into the cylinder head it likely won’t be an issue. The only downside will be poor performance until its fixed. Good luck and don’t hesitate to ask any other questions.
– Gareth Foley
Perfect! Often times a worn PCV system can cause issues like this and its easy to throw parts at the problem thinking its something else. These PCV systems are a pain to do because of the location but patience is always a virtue on this job (and maybe someone with some small hands too).
– Gareth Foley
Thank you for the question Miguel.The tools you are going to need is a 3/8″ ratchet, some 3/8″ extensions, assorted 3/8″ metric sockets, and a T40 bit driver. You will also need some flat head screw drivers and if you can get it, a flexible hose clamp driver.
– Gareth Foley
I cant recall the exact sizes but a small metric socket, metric torx, and screwdriver set would be more than enough to complete the job. But don’t forget the most important tool of all, patience.
Sometimes the o-ring will stay put and you may have to fish it out, not always though. I’ve added a link to the o-ring in the description above, take a look and let us know if you have any other questions. 1-877-634-0063
and also could you please specify tools i need to use for this job.
thanks for this video it’s more detail than the others & gives me confidence to replace my ccv. do you know or have a part number for the dipstick o-ring? when you pull out the dipstick tube will the o-ring come with it?
Thank you! This was a great video. It was very helpful in replacing the PCV myself. Now, my car is purring like a kitten.
my car has a misfire and rough when its running so my mechanic says that i need to replace my pcv so im going to bring it back to him next friday but can i still use my car for another week i have no engine light or leaks on the engine and so far im not losing oil beacuse i need my car for everyday use thanks again great video
Thank you. And it’s our pleasure. Filming these videos is always fun. This is a large job that requires attending to all of the details. Small items like o-rings for the dipstick are often overlooked when they should be addressed. We’re glad to announce the car that this repair was done on is working great.
This is so insanely detailed and helpful, I can hardly believe it. 41 minutes…. Thank you so much for these e39 videos. FCP is becoming my go-to shop. Way to be.
It’s actually a little more accessible. It should be right next to the throttle body on the intake manifold.
We’ve done an 850 PCV video, check the link in the description, this one on the BMW took about 3x longer and about 5x more skin with it.
You think this PVC job is hard, check the PVC process on a Volvo 850
Would the removal of the ICV be the same on a ’97 328i (E36) Or at least be in the same spot? I think mine needs to be replaced or cleaned.
Check the links in the description, they’ll link you to where you can get the parts and some line if you’re looking for it.
btw…where did you order your parts from? more specifically, where can i get some vacuum line? do normal auto shops have them? would those be okay for use on a bmw?
thanks so much! really appreciate your very fast response.
We didn’t clean the throttle body, he had actually done that just a few weeks before, instead we just removed it and set it aside. Later in the video you see we replace the gasket, but that’s about it for the throttle body.
sorry kinda worded my question weird. what i meant was, right after disconnecting the plug, what did you do? did you leave it as such, or did you disconnect it from the throttle cable piece for further cleaning.
Yes we did, you can see the removal around 8:35 Hope that helps.
did he remove the throttle body? i cant tell…
Thank you. This is a time consuming job but I’m glad you can see all the nuances in this video. In fact, you can see more in the video than I could see while working on it.