Change CCV (Crank Case Valve)? 2005 x5 4.4

[duckseatfree]

Thanks!

Any good DIY threads?

[bagpype]

Originally Posted by duckseatfree

Thanks!

Any good DIY threads?

None that ive found but its easy. And new ccvs from the dealer come with a funny little instruction illustration.
Remove your engine cover.
Remove both valve cover covers (man that sounds funny) They pop off. The pass side has to pop out and then come up over the dipstick.
When you have them off you will notice a flat round plastice piece about 3 inches in diameter in front of your valve covers on each side. Those are your ccv valves. They may or may not have a vacuum hose attached, mine did not.
To remove them, you gently pry the sides up on each clip with a smaller flathead screwdriver, theres 6 or 8 approximately. You will hear them unclip.
When you remove the round cover, an orange diaphram and spring will likely come with it, if not, pull those out too.
Youll be left with a cavity to install the new one.
To install new ones, you install the new spring and diaphram and new top back on by pressing firmly on it until you hear it clip back in place. Repeat for the other side and you are done!
Fwiw, had the smoke, did my ccvs and im guessing my engine is so gunked up, the smoke has returned. My next step is going to be a botle or 2 of Auto Rx.
Good luck with the X. Let me know if you need any more help.

[duckseatfree]

Thanks!

But before I go tearing off the wrong parts, Is this the part I need to replace?

[petener999]

Originally Posted by duckseatfree

Thanks!

Any good DIY threads?

Here you go! BMW X5 - How to Replace the Oil Separator