PCV valve / filter - help please.

rollsey1 · 11th August 2007, 14:06

My second attempt to do this relatively "easy" job .... went out this morning and purchased what I thought was the final part of the jigsaw, a 5mm socket.
Anyway, when going to remove what should have been 3 * 5mm screws holding down the wiring rail, one I found missing entirely and 2 are what appear to be rivets (please see the photos attached).
Anybody else have a similar instance?
Just wondering whether I should be getting the pilars on these or should I be levering them with a screwdriver?
Any help gratefully received.... as you can probably tell, I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to car mechanics. And just to kick a guy when he's down, Spurs have just lost with the last kick of the game. At this rate I'll be glad to get back to work!

STUBIE · 11th August 2007, 14:11

Get a 5 mm socket on what you say are rivets and release,them, I then just pulled back the rail far enough to get the PVC thingy out, you will need to undo 3 allen bolts I beleive. It's a tight fit but wiggle it till it's free.

I was unsure first time I did it but just ensure you don't stress anything and you will be Ok.

Did you buy a new filter (about £13 quid from BMW dealer) or are you just going to clean the existing one?

Stubs

rollsey1 · 11th August 2007, 14:46

Stubs,
Did you look at the photos - there is nothing to grip on with the socket, unless I'm missing something.
Andy

rollsey1 · 11th August 2007, 14:47

Sorry, I bought a new assembley from Rimmers for about £50.

pondweed · 11th August 2007, 14:54

I seem to remember that they are female hex fittings, so you might need to use a smaller socket if they have been rounded by using a conventional socket.

If you have done high mileage (or seeing that car is now over 5 years old) perhaps replace all the sections of return circuit tubing as once it has been disturbed, it can have catastrophic failure just at the wrong time... I remember this bit much more vividly...:SHOCKED:

STUBIE · 11th August 2007, 18:59

My socket fitted Ok, I had no problem removing the screws. but as stated if rounded you may need to use a locking wrench or something.

Stubs

mkn_uk · 5th October 2007, 12:00

Anyone got the part number for the BMW PCV?

rollsey1 · 6th October 2007, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkn_uk

Anyone got the part number for the BMW PCV?

I don't know if you mean the filter and housing I purchased - if you do it's LLJ000060.

mkn_uk · 9th October 2007, 08:24

many thanks, mike

Paranoid Carlos · 9th October 2007, 09:43

Try Landrover for a PCV valve...... Out of the the TD4 Freelander engine

11th August 2007, 14:06	#1
rollsey1 Loves to post Honda Super Magna Join Date: May 2007 Location: Guildford Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PCV valve / filter - help please. My second attempt to do this relatively "easy" job .... went out this morning and purchased what I thought was the final part of the jigsaw, a 5mm socket. Anyway, when going to remove what should have been 3 * 5mm screws holding down the wiring rail, one I found missing entirely and 2 are what appear to be rivets (please see the photos attached). Anybody else have a similar instance? Just wondering whether I should be getting the pilars on these or should I be levering them with a screwdriver? Any help gratefully received.... as you can probably tell, I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to car mechanics. And just to kick a guy when he's down, Spurs have just lost with the last kick of the game. At this rate I'll be glad to get back to work!

11th August 2007, 14:46	#3
rollsey1 Loves to post Honda Super Magna Join Date: May 2007 Location: Guildford Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Get a 5 mm socket on what you say are rivets Stubs, Did you look at the photos - there is nothing to grip on with the socket, unless I'm missing something. Andy

9th October 2007, 09:43	#10
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try Landrover for a PCV valve...... Out of the the TD4 Freelander engine __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th August 2007, 14:11	#2
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	Get a 5 mm socket on what you say are rivets and release,them, I then just pulled back the rail far enough to get the PVC thingy out, you will need to undo 3 allen bolts I beleive. It's a tight fit but wiggle it till it's free. I was unsure first time I did it but just ensure you don't stress anything and you will be Ok. Did you buy a new filter (about £13 quid from BMW dealer) or are you just going to clean the existing one? Stubs

11th August 2007, 14:47	#4
rollsey1 Loves to post Honda Super Magna Join Date: May 2007 Location: Guildford Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry, I bought a new assembley from Rimmers for about £50.

11th August 2007, 14:54	#5
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I seem to remember that they are female hex fittings, so you might need to use a smaller socket if they have been rounded by using a conventional socket. If you have done high mileage (or seeing that car is now over 5 years old) perhaps replace all the sections of return circuit tubing as once it has been disturbed, it can have catastrophic failure just at the wrong time... I remember this bit much more vividly...:SHOCKED:

11th August 2007, 18:59	#6
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	My socket fitted Ok, I had no problem removing the screws. but as stated if rounded you may need to use a locking wrench or something. Stubs

5th October 2007, 12:00	#7
mkn_uk Newbie Rover 75 Tourer '02 CDT SE Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Croydon Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone got the part number for the BMW PCV?

9th October 2007, 08:24	#9
mkn_uk Newbie Rover 75 Tourer '02 CDT SE Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Croydon Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	many thanks, mike