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I'm getting a rattling noise from under the hood and I suspect it's my valve. What are peoples thoughts on OEM part vs a 'made to OEM specs' valve.
Cost variance is huge $52 vs $500 cdn.
Thanks!
Cost variance is huge $52 vs $500 cdn.
Thanks!
Cheers, Steve
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500??
I recently repaired mine with a aluminium repair kit:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222256111739 ... SwUqBbNLNG
Plastic ones are cheaper.
Check it first, very easy to remove and inspect.
I recently repaired mine with a aluminium repair kit:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222256111739 ... SwUqBbNLNG
Plastic ones are cheaper.
Check it first, very easy to remove and inspect.
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What engine? M54 or N52?
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+1 on the repair kit! I got mine for £33 on ebay and worked a treat. Took about an hour to remove, repair and refit, lots of YouTube tutorials to help you out.
Just make sure you get the right one for your engine.
Just make sure you get the right one for your engine.
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The engine is the M54. I called BMW today and they want $600! Canadian $'s
Going to remove it tomorrow to inspect.
Going to remove it tomorrow to inspect.
Cheers, Steve
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Thanks! That looks interesting. Is it straight forward to repair?steve_naive wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:49 pm 500??
I recently repaired mine with a aluminium repair kit:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222256111739 ... SwUqBbNLNG
Plastic ones are cheaper.
Check it first, very easy to remove and inspect.
Cheers, Steve
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I used this quality bit of kit...don't know where you got quoted C$500 but definitely cheaper than BMW and it's easy to fit.
https://x8r.co.uk/bmw-disa-valve-intake ... 4-3-0.html
https://x8r.co.uk/bmw-disa-valve-intake ... 4-3-0.html
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Same as the one i used on minerdgreen wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:09 am I used this quality bit of kit...don't know where you got quoted C$500 but definitely cheaper than BMW and it's easy to fit.
https://x8r.co.uk/bmw-disa-valve-intake ... 4-3-0.html
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I'd suggest getting a good condition used (OEM) unit. Then rebuilding with a aluminium kit, I'm sure similar will be available in your country!
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100% agree- X8R kit is best for qualityrdgreen wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:09 am I used this quality bit of kit...don't know where you got quoted C$500 but definitely cheaper than BMW and it's easy to fit.
https://x8r.co.uk/bmw-disa-valve-intake ... 4-3-0.html
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Yes it's really straight forward. The unit bolts off. You just remove the original bits, replace, then bolt the unit back on.Natishin wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:25 amThanks! That looks interesting. Is it straight forward to repair?steve_naive wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:49 pm 500??
I recently repaired mine with a aluminium repair kit:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222256111739 ... SwUqBbNLNG
Plastic ones are cheaper.
Check it first, very easy to remove and inspect.
x8R have an instructional video on Youtube. The only thing to remember is that the paddle should be positioned differently to how it's implied in the video. They show you how to check that it's properly seated, and then cut away to bolting it in. That won't work. You have to turn it 45 degrees before bolting it down. You'll work it out.