I don't remember needing to remove the intake manifold for the VCG's. I'd leave the VCG's on until after the CCV/hoses/etc and make those the last thing RR'd before putting it all back together. You'll have to climb on top of the engine to replace the 2 hoses under the oil separator.

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Olympic Peninsula, WA, USA
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2005 Mini Cooper 100k, British Racing Green/Silver-Black
04/2002 4.6is 140k, Silver/Black-Alcantara *FOR SALE*
1989 325iX 270k, Diamond Black/Black
1984 318i 370k *SOLD* (First Bimmer)
Honorable Mentions: '71 2002, '87 325, '90 325ic, '92 525it, '93 325i, '94 530i