Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 80

Thread: CCV questions?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci

    CCV questions?

    So I was under the impression I had a bad CCV on my 04 330Ci with 255k km, it had the notorious white smoke from the exhaust loss of power burning oil and wasn't over heating. I took the whole intake manifold off to get at the CCV and inspect and replace, however it seems like the only part that might be causing the clog is the hose that runs to the valve cover. That upper part of the hose and the hole in the valve cover itself have a thick black oily residue but it wouldn't be enough to clog it. I took out the plugs to inspect them and the definitely also need to be replaced as they were burnt but there was also fresh oil on them. I am getting multiple misfire code P0300,and misfire codes P0303,P0305, and P0306. Am also receiving a P0411 and inspected the secondary air pump which has the same black gunk in it. my question is If I replace the CCV and the secondary air pump do you guys think this will stop the misfire codes? Need some advice hoping someone has had a similar issue as I'm now stumped.

  2. #2
    dworthy's Avatar
    dworthy is offline Wagon meister :) BMW Tech Expert
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Grafenwoehr, Germany
    Posts
    14,483
    My Cars
    16 220i 05 325it 05 M3
    Hopefully the CCV will slow down the oil burning, and since you live in a cold region, get the cold weather kit if you drive this car year round. Also make sure if you don't get the new dipstick tube, pull the old one out and clean the inner wall.

    Next have a look at the evap valve attached to the head. IIRC there is suppose to be a one-way valve and not allow any exhaust gasses to leave. If the air pump and hose leading to it is full of black gunk, then I would check the valve out.
    Attached Files Attached Files
    Darin
    Current:
    16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
    05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
    Past:
    95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
    79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
    79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
    M-Flight Member

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Arlington, VA
    Posts
    9,933
    My Cars
    2018 BMW M240i
    I’ll in the spark plugs means it’s time to replace the valve cover gasket, the 14 rubber grommets and the large o-rings that surround the spark plug openings in cover. Replace the entire CCV. Don’t mess around with a piecemeal approach. And follow Darin’s advice: he knows what he’s talking about.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    Yes dworthy helped me with the sedans 325 to 330 swap he definitely is very helpful. Are you talking about this valve?https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...C21LYEGQ&psc=1
    if that is the valve you are talking about I meant to put secondary air pump valve, as this is the part I have been talking about that had the oily gunk in it.
    Marco the oil is on the threads not on the ceramic part so I have heard that the valve cover gasket would cause oil on the tops of the spark but not the threads?

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Middle TN
    Posts
    1,612
    My Cars
    Too many/Not enough
    Make sure your check valve is operating properly before you replace the secondary air pump. Several videos on youtube on how to troubleshoot. I was getting a secondary air pump code and I had a frozen check valve.
    Current Garage:
    91 e34 M5 - spoiled & demanding 27 y/o -glanzshwarz
    91 850i/6 -another spoiled & demanding 27 y/o- schwarz-gone but never forgotten
    06 325i - undeserving, spoiled & demanding 27 y/o daughter's DD-hellrot
    03 MINI Cooper S JCW -spoiled & demanding, yet deserving wife's DD - Chili/Panther
    05 X3 3.0i -family workhorse - diamond schwarz
    12 X5 3.5d - torque monster - space gray metallic
    86 GMC Cabellero - Old Faithful 32 y/o DD BMW Support Vehicle
    08 Cub Cadet 19HP 46" hydrostatic- yard vehicle
    88 Schwinn Sierra - 1WD Off Road Vehicle
    e31 & OHC BMW CCA #385540

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Middle TN
    Posts
    1,612
    My Cars
    Too many/Not enough
    ...also....do you know what your fuel trims are?
    Current Garage:
    91 e34 M5 - spoiled & demanding 27 y/o -glanzshwarz
    91 850i/6 -another spoiled & demanding 27 y/o- schwarz-gone but never forgotten
    06 325i - undeserving, spoiled & demanding 27 y/o daughter's DD-hellrot
    03 MINI Cooper S JCW -spoiled & demanding, yet deserving wife's DD - Chili/Panther
    05 X3 3.0i -family workhorse - diamond schwarz
    12 X5 3.5d - torque monster - space gray metallic
    86 GMC Cabellero - Old Faithful 32 y/o DD BMW Support Vehicle
    08 Cub Cadet 19HP 46" hydrostatic- yard vehicle
    88 Schwinn Sierra - 1WD Off Road Vehicle
    e31 & OHC BMW CCA #385540

  7. #7
    dworthy's Avatar
    dworthy is offline Wagon meister :) BMW Tech Expert
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Grafenwoehr, Germany
    Posts
    14,483
    My Cars
    16 220i 05 325it 05 M3
    Quote Originally Posted by Brickk View Post
    Yes dworthy helped me with the sedans 325 to 330 swap he definitely is very helpful. Are you talking about this valve?https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...C21LYEGQ&psc=1
    if that is the valve you are talking about I meant to put secondary air pump valve, as this is the part I have been talking about that had the oily gunk in it.
    Marco the oil is on the threads not on the ceramic part so I have heard that the valve cover gasket would cause oil on the tops of the spark but not the threads?
    Yup, that's the valve.

    If you are getting oil into the spark plug wells, then it is the profile gasket, should be part of the valve cover gasket kit. Just don't forget to replace the 14 or so grommet bolt seals too, as they also get hard and will leak on you as well.
    Darin
    Current:
    16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
    05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
    Past:
    95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
    79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
    79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
    M-Flight Member

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    Thanks guys will be replacing all of this and yes I am aware what fuel trims are however have not figured out how to check them with torque.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    Any preventative maintenance I should do while replacing? going to do the check air valve, ccv, valve cover gasket and disa as i noticed my disa o ring was fixed sketchily by previous owner.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Arlington, VA
    Posts
    9,933
    My Cars
    2018 BMW M240i
    Definitely replace the valve cover gasket. Buy the correct number (14?) of rubber grommets. And don’t forget to buy a tube high temperature RTV for the half moons.

  11. #11
    dworthy's Avatar
    dworthy is offline Wagon meister :) BMW Tech Expert
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Grafenwoehr, Germany
    Posts
    14,483
    My Cars
    16 220i 05 325it 05 M3
    Get the G.A.S. DISA repair kit if you think it has a sketchy repair. I did it as preventative maintenance at the 10 year mark on the Wagon, and it is a well put together kit: http://www.germanautosolutions.com/b...repair_kit.php
    Darin
    Current:
    16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
    05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
    Past:
    95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
    79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
    79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
    M-Flight Member

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Arlington, VA
    Posts
    9,933
    My Cars
    2018 BMW M240i
    +1 on Darin’s GAS suggestion.

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    Darin on my DISA it was the o-ring that went and it looks like the previous owner attempted to use a silicon seal to replace the broken o ring. I am going to buy a whole new DISA do you still recommend buying that kit? my DISA still functions properly I have plugged the hole with my finger and checked, everything is okay there. would this kit just repair my old one? as I have read you cant really replace the o ring without buying a whole new DISA. Also Marco, I noticed that one of my out er half moons is snapped, i think its only the top little portion but will I have to buy a whole new valve cover? and if so have any of you guys done the m56 aluminum valve cover swap?

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    IMAG0071.jpg

    Here's a picture for reference I may be able to clean it off but would it really be worth it?

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Location
    Lawrence Kansas
    Posts
    1,236
    My Cars
    2004 325XI/2008 GL320
    You can buy the O-ring separately.

  16. #16
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    I re read what came in the kit that Darin posted and it actually comes with the O-ring. Wire brush and some brake cleaner should do the trick?

  17. #17
    dworthy's Avatar
    dworthy is offline Wagon meister :) BMW Tech Expert
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Grafenwoehr, Germany
    Posts
    14,483
    My Cars
    16 220i 05 325it 05 M3
    I would use a stiff brush, as the wire brush may cause damage to the DISA. Also a small pen knife or exacto knife can help clean out the crap the PO put in there to attempt to seal it. The problem that the DISA has is the metal pin can fall out over time, and the kit eliminates that pin completely.
    Darin
    Current:
    16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
    05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
    Past:
    95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
    79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
    79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
    M-Flight Member

  18. #18
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    Yeah I completely understood why you sent that kit. Thanks again for all the help Darin you've been helpful in both projects now. and I agree the wire would probably scuff up the plastic and make it not seal properly again.

  19. #19
    dworthy's Avatar
    dworthy is offline Wagon meister :) BMW Tech Expert
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Grafenwoehr, Germany
    Posts
    14,483
    My Cars
    16 220i 05 325it 05 M3
    Here to help from the school of hard knocks!

    Enjoy the car, and it is always good to know what is the common problems with each model so you can prepare for that.
    Darin
    Current:
    16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
    05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
    Past:
    95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
    79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
    79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
    M-Flight Member

  20. #20
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    I will update again after all the parts come in and are installed see if we have cleared any codes and made progress lmao

  21. #21
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Location
    Lawrence Kansas
    Posts
    1,236
    My Cars
    2004 325XI/2008 GL320
    When installing the DISA with the new o-ring. Put a small bit of oil on the oring to ease in installation. Sometimes the sharp edges on the manifold can cut the o-ring.

  22. #22
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Chicagoland area
    Posts
    4,372
    My Cars
    EXOTICS
    Replace with new DISA, as that DISA is deteriorating, along with a new o-ring-LOOK at that photo!!

  23. #23
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    198
    My Cars
    04 330Ci
    I believe what you are seeing is the silicone sealant that the PO used to try and fix it. I am currently taking all that gunk off to see what the DISA looks like cleaned up and it looks much better already the kit I feel should do the trick just fine.
    Quote Originally Posted by MIKYZZ4 View Post
    Replace with new DISA, as that DISA is deteriorating, along with a new o-ring-LOOK at that photo!!

  24. #24
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Chicagoland area
    Posts
    4,372
    My Cars
    EXOTICS
    Brickk,
    I see your point,
    but I am going by the age,along with the mileage,
    so I would totally change the dammed thing,
    but you are free to do what you want !

  25. #25
    dworthy's Avatar
    dworthy is offline Wagon meister :) BMW Tech Expert
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Grafenwoehr, Germany
    Posts
    14,483
    My Cars
    16 220i 05 325it 05 M3
    Quote Originally Posted by MIKYZZ4 View Post
    Brickk,
    I see your point,
    but I am going by the age,along with the mileage,
    so I would totally change the dammed thing,
    but you are free to do what you want !
    The kit comes with new parts, everything that sits inside the intake that could fail. If I had suspected that anything could end up in my head getting smashed by the pistons, I would have just replaced the whole DISA.
    Darin
    Current:
    16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
    05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
    Past:
    95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
    79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
    79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
    M-Flight Member

Page 1 of 4 1234 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. 95 E36 - CCV question.. Blue Smoke :-/
    By jg727211 in forum 1991 - 1999 (E36)
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 09-12-2011, 12:08 PM
  2. CCV Question
    By Cool 530i in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39)
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-21-2009, 07:57 AM
  3. 1986 325es - PCV / CCV Questions
    By Bailey228 in forum 1983 - 1991 (E30)
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-07-2009, 12:58 PM
  4. PCV/CCV Question
    By dmore777 in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39)
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 11-26-2008, 12:18 AM
  5. CCV Questions?
    By fifthand in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39)
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 01-29-2008, 01:17 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •