the generalist
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Hey guys
I've been getting some mayo/yello sludge under my oil filler cap and in my disptick tube. This was because I've moved recently and doing shorter journeys in cold weather has led to build up of condensation which isnt going anywhere as I had a blocked breather valve. So, after research on here, e46 forums and Bavarian autos I attempted to change the oil breather/crankcase valve. My phone broke on the day I changed it and I had no digi cam to hand so no pics...sorry!
It took me around 3.5 hours with lots of bleeding knuckles! If you are going to do this yourself, a few tips: buy genuine BMW as parts are a perfect fit, buy all the hoses as they will break, watch the bav auto videos on YouTube fully before starting. Well worth the effort to do a DIY as labour savings are probably pretty significant.
I've been getting some mayo/yello sludge under my oil filler cap and in my disptick tube. This was because I've moved recently and doing shorter journeys in cold weather has led to build up of condensation which isnt going anywhere as I had a blocked breather valve. So, after research on here, e46 forums and Bavarian autos I attempted to change the oil breather/crankcase valve. My phone broke on the day I changed it and I had no digi cam to hand so no pics...sorry!
It took me around 3.5 hours with lots of bleeding knuckles! If you are going to do this yourself, a few tips: buy genuine BMW as parts are a perfect fit, buy all the hoses as they will break, watch the bav auto videos on YouTube fully before starting. Well worth the effort to do a DIY as labour savings are probably pretty significant.
just posted on whether to have it done on mine & did wonder what would happen in worst scenario ? just didn't want to mention that in case andysat went over the edge with worry 