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PCV hose was easy. Put a zip tie around it, in front of the 4 tabs and slide it under them so they all open at the same time, then slide it off. The base is easy as well, one screw and pull it out.
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I'm kind of debating on changing the whole thing--pretty big price difference as far as the whole piece or just gaskets--especially if the cover is fine. My car has 65k. Couple of vids, including the one in this thread, show just the gasket change. Wondering what the dealer does by default.
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I'm still trying to figure out what that hose was in the video that was missing on my vehicle. That and why both vacuum ports were plugged instead of just the one.
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Should it be capped?
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The lower part of the VC is a built-in vacuum reservoir, with ports to the vacuum pump and wastegate. It's not used in EWG cars.
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Thank you for the explanation. I did not have the vacuum lines on my 435i either and could not find a reference online that there was a change.
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FCP is amazing. They're based out of CT and I live in NY, about an hour away. I pick the free shipping option and I get everything the next business day. Parts are what you expect from OEM and FCP's customer service is top notch.
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FCP euro is good and i have used them for most things.
I have also found that ecs tuning has the fastest turnaround time and very fast (1-2 day) shipping options should you need that and want to pay for it. |
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This is a lot of good information. I am going to start pulling the valve cover out, mine is also leaking.
I have a question regarding the BMW Valvetronic Actuator Seal, anything special regarding the replacement?
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Nothing to it. Purchase a replacement and it comes with self tapping screws. Screw them down hand tight until they bottom out, no further. The gasket will seal and you're good to go.
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Thank you, my part supplier has the gasket only, no screws... I wonder if the stock screws can be reused. I can see some seeping from the area so I want to change it while I am at it.
I didn't see anybody in the videos changing it, I guess I will try and report back. The zip tie trick worked perfectly, here is a pic of it in action.
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My 2016 f32 has 94k miles and hardly a leak but it did show itself and smoke a tiny bit once or twice so I'm gonna dig in. From just inspecting with cover off and flashlight it looks to be the gasket, actual cover shows moisture in two spots hope it's not a cracked. Ordered a VC off amazon for $100 hope it's good enough lmao. Goin to order a gasket off fcp in case I want to only do the gasket since I don't know the history of the car but it's been great and all parts everywhere look newish and clean. Will let yall know how the amazon VC is
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Love it! I gotta do this at some point. No leaks yet but 48k on my 15 335i so almost to that time.
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