The early design of PCV Oil Seperator tended to clog, increasing the block pressure to the point where the oil couldn't flow from the turbo, leading to turbo bearing failure.
They're not expensive, I'm going to change mine (as a matter of routine) next time I do my air filter. Probably going to do my thermostat, water pump and belts too.
100% DO IT! it cost my mate nearly a grand for a new turbo and this was the culprit. IIRC it was £65 for the complete redisgned unit from bmw or you could just buy the insert.
I'm looking to get this done next week, but does anyone know where I can get the part? Stealers only? Is it possible to just get the innards or is it the whole thing? I have a pre fl 118d, 04 plate.
My guess would be item 11. The description for the rest of the items sound like they are the housing (which you shouldn't need to change unless damaged). Maybe change the seals too at the most.
It's like when changing an oil filter you only change the filter not the housing too. Just my guess tho.
Edit:
After coming across this I'm not sure it's item 11.
My guess would be item 11. The description for the rest of the items sound like they are the housing (which you shouldn't need to change unless damaged). Maybe change the seals too at the most.
It's like when changing an oil filter you only change the filter not the housing too. Just my guess tho.
i did think that but there is no mention of just the filter, so would there be a filter that needs replacing or is it item 15 the bit that need replacing?
According to that info, item 11 was redesigned on 23/05/2005. That ties in with the info I was told, so I'm guessing it's at least that part that's needed.
right i think i have got my head around it, the old original one is the sponge style filter, but over on bimmerforums they say not to replace with this style but to update it to the new Vortex oil separator like in the comparison photo which would be whats on bmminiparts diagram.
the sponge filter would be cheaper but the Vortex style would be more reliable & perform much much better.
Sweet. Essentially, all I need to get is the new cyclone part on the inside and fit it. I'll see if I can order it tomorrow from somewhere. I'd rather not get it form the stealers, but we'll see!
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