|
Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
My routine maintenance to CCV
So far so good. So anyone who is interested, a hand vacuum, and 1ft of tube will do. Good Luck!
__________________
01' 3.0i E53 (M54) with 164,000 miles 07' 3.0si E83 (N52) with 134,000 miles 08' 3.0si E70 (N52) with 91,000 miles |
Sponsored Links | |
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
I think I like the idea.....
__________________
His : 2005 X5 4.8is (SOLD) Hers: 2007 X5 3.0si (SOLD) _______________ Retired: 1999 518 2000 323i 2002 M3 (beautiful car) 2003 330Ci |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Where you pulling from the hose by the valve cover?
__________________
2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 68RFE 19k miles -Bright White/Black - Big Horn Sport - Crew Cab Short Bed 2013 X5 35D (CEO's) - Born on 5/17/2013 - 82k miles - Alpine White/Cinnamon Brown/Premium Pkg, Sport Activity/Premium Pkg and Sound/20" Style 214/Running Boards |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
I still would be sure to have updated to cold climate CCV first, as the insulated design is better
__________________
2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 68RFE 19k miles -Bright White/Black - Big Horn Sport - Crew Cab Short Bed 2013 X5 35D (CEO's) - Born on 5/17/2013 - 82k miles - Alpine White/Cinnamon Brown/Premium Pkg, Sport Activity/Premium Pkg and Sound/20" Style 214/Running Boards |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Why? If you leave it out overnight it will all be at the same temperature, inside and outside the insulation. Same likelihood of freezing.
__________________
2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White Retired: 2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey 2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver 2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey 2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Yes, it's the returning hose to the upper valve cover. Just gently press the ring and pull it apart. I won't recommend doing it if the hose has become brittle.
__________________
01' 3.0i E53 (M54) with 164,000 miles 07' 3.0si E83 (N52) with 134,000 miles 08' 3.0si E70 (N52) with 91,000 miles |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Hey Bobby, I kinda agree with JCL. The cold version seems to me just slow the freezing process. Eventually it'll be the same likelihood of freezing.
My ideal solution is wrap up these hoses and draw current from the battery to keep it warm. Of course, you gotta have a 1 MWh battery.
__________________
01' 3.0i E53 (M54) with 164,000 miles 07' 3.0si E83 (N52) with 134,000 miles 08' 3.0si E70 (N52) with 91,000 miles |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
I meant if you were on the original valve and hoses. The insulation does just slow the process I will give it that.
Going back to pcv as a maintenance item, at our X's being between 8-14 years old, if you have replaced once and see the cold temps I would be sure it was the cold climate version. I see nothing wrong with this maintenance method on a system that has been replaced recently or in the past few years, but based on what I've read and experienced personally, if you are on the original system it's somewhat borrowed time. This is just my opinion obviously.
__________________
2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 68RFE 19k miles -Bright White/Black - Big Horn Sport - Crew Cab Short Bed 2013 X5 35D (CEO's) - Born on 5/17/2013 - 82k miles - Alpine White/Cinnamon Brown/Premium Pkg, Sport Activity/Premium Pkg and Sound/20" Style 214/Running Boards |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Agree! Especially the price difference is less than a couple gallons of gas wroth. I'll go with the cold version if replace again.
__________________
01' 3.0i E53 (M54) with 164,000 miles 07' 3.0si E83 (N52) with 134,000 miles 08' 3.0si E70 (N52) with 91,000 miles |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Here is my take on why the insulation works.
when the engine is first started up all the mayo collects in the tubing. Since the engine and oil are quite warm, the mayo moves around a bit, from the valve cover to the oil pan and back again, all through the pipes, insulated or not. Once the engine is switched off, the cooling process begins, but also, the process of the oil (mayo) flowing back into the pan,through all the pipes etc. the insulation allows the mayo to circulate longer (flow back down into the pan) than if there were no insulation and the pipes would cool quicker. even a few extra minutes makes a difference! (molassas in january vs molassas in july!??) While maintenance makes the most sense, getting rid of the mayo (technical term i know!!) is the root of the problem. the insulation allows the residual to flow into the pan rather than clog the pipes. I agree that maintenance would be the smarter move, as would insulated (cold weather replacement) parts if needed. Ive also noted that the hoses covered with insulation have less "thermal shock" and become less brittle than ones not covered. rapid cooling and heating is what seems to make them weaker! just my $.02
__________________
2003 X5 3.0i (02/2003) sport package, Sapphire black metallic / Black Dakota Sport seats. compass mirror retrofit, trailer hitch retrofit, Prodigy P2 trailer brake controller installed, PDC retrofit, Lumbar support retrofit. heated rear seats retrofitted. Running boards retrofitted and subwoofer install in progress. 4.8is Brakes installed front and back. Bluetooth TCU installed, Rear Fog lights installed. Retrofitted reclining rear seat backs. |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
|