06-07-2022, 02:47 PM | #89 |
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[QUOTE=FaRKle!;24177240]CCV System and Smog Checks
I had a bit of a rude surprise when redoing my registration this year (other than the >25% increase in registration fees due to CA's new "Gas Tax") in the form of a notice saying I needed to get my car smog checked. In CA with gas cars you don't need to get a smog check for the first six years (when buying new), but I didn't realize that doesn't apply to diesel vehicles, which requires one every other year. When I brought the car into the local smog place the tech told me I needed to remove the CCV catch can system in order to pass since CA doesn't allow any modification to the CCV/PCV system. This is kind of asinine as a catch can is even cleaner than just recycling the gunk into your intake, but that's government for you... (you can find the thread on the catch can system here). When I first put in the catch can system I broke the original hose from the CCV outlet to the main intake pipe trying to see if it could be taken apart. Unfortunately, this is the piece I needed to be able to smog the car. Also unfortunately according to RealOEM that piece isn't sold separately, however, the diagram suggests that it should be (or that there might be an alternate part that is). Due to that I looked on the RealOEM page for the Euro 320d and was able to find the part number for the hose. It turns out that there's two versions of the hose. One which is just a straight hose connection (13717823517), and another, which also has a heating element (13718507386). The 328d stock hose has the heating element, and since mine was fine, I figured I'd buy the cheaper version with just the hose since it was about $15 vs $75 for the heating element version. I went to my local dealer to order the 13717823517 hose, and they initially gave me a price around $30. I wasn't totally opposed to that, but asked if they could price match ECSTuning, who had it for $14 and change. The dealer said they couldn't match, but gave it to me for $15 + tax, which I was more than happy with. 13717823517 CCV Hose When I got the hose, I noticed that the head of it was a bit different than the stock hose. It has two clamps where the original only has one (and in different locations), doesn't have a holder for the connector next to it (which doesn't matter), and doesn't stick as far out from the CCV outlet before connecting into the tube. Stock Head Left, New Head Right Thankfully this wasn't an issue and the head fit and clamped just fine. This is because the clamps don't lock into specific notches, but rather on a flange that goes around almost the entire circumference of the CCV outlet. CCV Outlet Since the hose I bought didn't have the heating element the tubular section was longer than required. I cut it down to 6.5" in length, and then inserted it into the rubber reducer/coupler piece on top of the heating element. Once everything was back together I went back to the smog shop and had no issues passing. No Issues With New Hose I just wanted to say thanks for your informative posts. I broke the hose when I tried to get my EGR off to clean it. I patched in a 3/4" hose temporarily and ordered the part you referenced. I finally got around to following your instructions and it worked great.
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Just have to say, thank you for posting this. The only screen I could find was from a G30; it came with the NBT EVO_HU I intend to retrofit on my F30. If it wasn’t for this thread I wouldn’t have pulled the trigger and I am happy I did. I haven’t yet installed the screen but I have managed to source Kydex in a 24inch X 12inch. It will manage to cover the whole rear end of the screen. I would like to use something else instead of screws to secure the Kydex to the screen. My goal is to soften the Kydex and mold it nicely behind the screen. I hope it goes well. Cheers |
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FaRKle! how well is this holding up in the years since you installed it? Did you run into any issues or troubles with the angel wings light carpet? |
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09-19-2024, 10:15 PM | #94 |
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The emitters hold up well. What they don't hold up to though is really tall speed bumps and cattle guards, oops. My driver's side one got ripped off.
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