DIY Solution to M54-M52TU CCV problems

[tahoechallenger]

Close to 70k with this mod with zero oil consumption. On two occasions the CEL came on with misfire codes. Both were vacuum leaks. One was from a plug that developed a crack in it. The other was from a piece of original CCV hose that developed a small crack. Easy fixes. Great mod!

[FastEddie313]

I did this and now my engine is making a squeeking sound when it is under vacuum.
If I take the oil cap off the squeek goes away and if I put my hand over the hole the squeak gradually comes on when the vacuum builds.
When I shut the engine off I can hear the squeek slowly fade away as the vacuum pressure equalizes with the atmosphereic pressure..

It sounds like some seal is letting in air and acting like the reed of a clarinet or something..
Is this bad or OK? Could it hurt something? Do you think it will stop? Too much vacuum?

[cn90]

Originally Posted by FastEddie313

I did this and now my engine is making a squeeking sound when it is under vacuum...

Please post EXACTLY what you did (photo is helpful to show individual components).

Back when I did mine, I left out the Duralast PCV valve just to see, I HAD the same exact problem as you did, excessive vacuum causing hissing noise (air sucked into the crankcase via the RMS).
Installed the Duralast PCV Valve, problem solved.

So the Duralast PCV valve reduced the flow from 3/4" to 3/8" and somehow the 3/8" flow restriction does the magic trick, i.e., it is just about the correct amount of vacuum.

BTW, I am 20K since this mod, zero oil consumption. I recommend this mod.

[FastEddie313]

Originally Posted by cn90

Please post EXACTLY what you did (photo is helpful to show individual components).

Back when I did mine, I left out the Duralast PCV valve just to see, I HAD the same exact problem as you did, excessive vacuum causing hissing noise (air sucked into the crankcase via the RMS).
Installed the Duralast PCV Valve, problem solved.

So the Duralast PCV valve reduced the flow from 3/4" to 3/8" and somehow the 3/8" flow restriction does the magic trick, i.e., it is just about the correct amount of vacuum.

BTW, I am 20K since this mod, zero oil consumption. I recommend this mod.

Mine is exactly like the OP but possibly a different brand of valve. It is whatever carquest had for a 1998 k1500 replacement, which the duralast valve in the OP is..
I understand you suspicion of proper work, maybe I will make a youtube video but it's dark out..

It sings like a reed to the RPM..
Does sound like the RMS area or oilpan gasket or somewhere down there..

I sprayed my new connections with PB blaster to check for leaks and it made no difference..

50 miles or so now and still the same..

Mayo under the oilcap is gone already though and dry as a bone!

[bcredliner]

If you mean the CCV mod by I did this, check your work, Lots of suction at the oil cap can be a symptom of CCV problem. The sound could also be a vacuum leak. A smoke test is the best way to see if that is the problem. Where is the noise coming from?

[bcredliner]

Spraying potential locations for a vacuum leak is always worth a try but it doesn't always work. In my experience, it is at best a 50-50 chance. A smoke test is a much better way to locate vacuum leaks. There are some Youtube vides detailing how to make your own.

[FastEddie313]

VIDEO
https://youtu.be/VFNK7ltMRNU

What do you think of that?

[ramp]

When I did this procedure I used a different PCV valve and it did not work correctly. Got the correct one and all is fine. Gave my e39 to my son over a year ago. Practically no oil consumption. The car has over 175,000 miles with regular maintenance service.

[Fifty150hs]

Excess vacuum

[geobrick]

After resisting for years and going through quarts of oil, I finally got around to doing the mod posted here by BavarianE39. Thanks for the excellent detailed instructions.

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