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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 57,040
Posted By CaptainCalf
LOL! I did mean installing the OSV...1/4 hrs...

LOL! I did mean installing the OSV...1/4 hrs labor!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 57,040
Posted By CaptainCalf
I would just be guessing but if you have an Aamco...

I would just be guessing but if you have an Aamco up there maybe they calculate the job off the same system?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 57,040
Posted By CaptainCalf
If anybody needs it done in the Tampa, FL area...

If anybody needs it done in the Tampa, FL area he's on Kennedy Blvd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 57,040
Posted By CaptainCalf
It took me 3 days LOL! I had to do it 3 times,...

It took me 3 days LOL! I had to do it 3 times, but I'm good at it now!

I went over to a friend's Aamco to get the codes deleted and he looked it up and said he'd only charge me a 1/4 hours labor...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-30-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,276
Posted By CaptainCalf
Got it sorted. The FTV fitting was behind and to...

Got it sorted. The FTV fitting was behind and to the right of the OSV, but that didn't turn out to be my problem. The reason my x3 wouldn't idle was due to the ICV not being fully seated...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 57,040
Posted By CaptainCalf
Got it sorted. The FTV fitting was behind and to...

Got it sorted. The FTV fitting was behind and to the right of the OSV, but that didn't turn out to be my problem. The reason my x3 wouldn't idle was due to the ICV not being fully seated...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,183
Posted By CaptainCalf
Got it sorted. The FTV fitting was behind and to...

Got it sorted. The FTV fitting was behind and to the right of the OSV and no you don't have to pull the intake manifol, but that didn't turn out to be my problem. The reason my x3 wouldn't idle was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By CaptainCalf
Got it sorted. The FTV fitting was behind and to...

Got it sorted. The FTV fitting was behind and to the right of the OSV, but that didn't turn out to be my problem. The reason my x3 wouldn't idle was due to the ICV not being fully seated...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-30-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,276
Posted By CaptainCalf
Okay, I found a pic of the intake under belly and...

Okay, I found a pic of the intake under belly and looks like the only way to get the fuel tank breather hose re-attached to the manifold w/o pulling the it off is to remove the lower mounting bracket...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 57,040
Posted By CaptainCalf
Here's a pic of the underside of the intake...

Here's a pic of the underside of the intake manifold...I'll let you know if I can do it w/o removing the intake:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,183
Posted By CaptainCalf
Oops, I inadvertently pulled the hose off too:( ...

Oops, I inadvertently pulled the hose off too:(

Does it really require pulling the intake manifold?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 57,040
Posted By CaptainCalf
Sardonic, I've had to replace the oil separator...

Sardonic, I've had to replace the oil separator valve on my 2005 3.0L X3 and I inadvertently pulled this hose free from it's connection under the intake manifold.

I've searched and searched for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By CaptainCalf
Also... make sure the one end of the hose for the...

Also... make sure the one end of the hose for the fuel evap (purge) valve is connected to the underside of the throttle body housing BEFORE you mount the intake.. unfortunately I had to find out the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-30-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,276
Posted By CaptainCalf
Okay, I think I've tracked it down to be the hose...

Okay, I think I've tracked it down to be the hose off the fuel tank vent valve that should be connected to the throttle body:
RealOEM.com BMW E83 X3 3.0i FUEL TANK BREATHER VALVE...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By CaptainCalf
[/QUOTE]Also... make sure the one end of the hose...

[/QUOTE]Also... make sure the one end of the hose for the fuel evap (purge) valve is connected to the underside of the throttle body housing BEFORE you mount the intake.. unfortunately I had to find...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-30-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,276
Posted By CaptainCalf
Actually, I've been looking around and I think...

Actually, I've been looking around and I think the connection that I have wrong is the Idle Control Valve (ICV) hose that runs under the intake. It's impossible to see under there so I think I...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-30-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,276
Posted By CaptainCalf
Underside of intake manifold 3.0L

Hello all!

I'm new here and have a question:D

Can anybody direct me to a diagram or pic of the underside of an intake manifold for a 3.0L motor. I have a 05 X3 and just replaced the Oil...
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