I didn't go thru all the post responding to the OP But I did have this problem.
I did find this info but replaced the CVC diaphragms before reading the solutions listed here.
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...lem-fixed.html. My blue smoke is gone for the time being.
Who knows you may find a simple fix also.
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Originally Posted by Purplefade
Hi guys, being a do it yourselfer, I think it is time for me to tackle the dreaded valve stem seal replacement job on my 4.4i.
I’m definitely open to suggestions but at 113k miles and smoking like a mosquito fogger after idling for even a few minutes (nice big plume of white smoke) I think it’s time to bite the bullet.
I have replaced all of the CCV components, bumped my oil to 10w40 synthetic and still smoking after any kind of “minor” idle time.
Strange thing is that it came on quick, like one day I didn’t notice it and the next day POW, smoke, and it only seems to be getting worse.
No loss of power, no rough idle, no codes, nothing but smoke and sticky tail pipes.
Thoughts?
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