How to replace the CCV | BMW E39 540i
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- Today I’m replacing the crank case ventilation (CCV) valve on my 2000 BMW 540i. BMW recommends removing the intake manifold to complete this job, but this would create more of a headache than it's worth. I'm going to show you how to replace the CCV while leaving the intake mounted to the engine. Here are a couple of the symptoms that pointed me to the CCV:
1) A stumbling, or rough, idle on cold mornings.
2) Loud whistling/screeching noise coming from the engine bay.
3) Suction at the oil cap. Cracking the oil cap open releases the vacuum and temporarily eliminates the whistling noise.
4) Blueish or white smoke coming from the exhaust.
If you’re experiencing similar symptoms, chances are your CCV has failed.
This repair is for a 2000 BMW 540i, which is fitted with the 4.4L V8 M62 Engine. BMW used this engine across a couple of different vehicles, including the 1998-2003 540i (E39), 1999-2001 740i (E38), and the 1999-2003 X5 (E53). There are even some non-BMW vehicles with this engine including the 2000-2004 Morgan Aero 8, and 2002-2005 Range Rover (L322). So this repair will be the same for all of the previously mentioned vehicles.
There are (7) T30 torx bolts that mount the CCV to the rear of the intake manifold. In addition, there are (4) hoses that mount to the external face of the CCV. One of these hoses is secured with a crimped hose clamp that must be cut off and replaced with a small hose clamp.
Tools:
1. T30 Torx bit (w/ 1/4” drive adapter): www.amazon.com...
2. T30 Torx bit (w/o 1/4” drive adapter): www.amazon.com...
3. 1/4” Ratchet - Use this with the #1 T30 bit to extract the T30 torx bolts
4. 1/4” Wrench - Slip this around the shank of the #2 T30 bit to extract the hard to reach Torx bolts
5. Cutters - Needed to remove the crimped hose clamp
6. Phillips head screw driver - Needed to install new hose clamp
Parts:
1. (1) Vaico CCV: www.ecstuning....
- Mfg PN: 11617501563
2. (1) Victor Reinz CCV Gasket: www.ecstuning....
- Mfg PN: 11611729728
3. (7) M6 x 1 mm x 25 mm Hex Cap Screws - Replace the (7) T30 torx bolts that mounted the CCV to the rear of the intake with these
- I recommend taking one of the T30 torx bolts that you removed to the fasteners aisle of Home Depot or Lowe's to verify verify proper thread dimensions.
4. (1) Small hose clamp - Replace the crimped hose clamp with this
- I recommend you pick this up at your preferred auto parts store.
RealOEM Intake Diagram:
www.realoem.co...
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Champ! Superb run-down for this repair. The diagram is a great addition.
Where can i find that diagram, mine went out again
@@martinwellmaker6945
Mm… the diagram I referred to is at 5:25. If you’re looking for a larger version, I Googled “e39 540i intake diagram” and found a few examples. RealOEM has a nice parts list with their image.
Very well done, thank you for being clear and concise
WOW! I love your work and how did you explain everything, following your film I will deal with the noise issue by replacing the PCV, THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!
I’m so grateful I found this video 🙏🏽🙏🏽 my car is doing the same thing
Thanks for posting this, this definitely helped out.
Thank you it was very clear
Good video & explanation 👍
Good video. Want to add something though. They are not T30 torx. They are Ribe6. This is why so many people strip them.
Bravo I knew it wasn’t torx thanks for the Ribe!!!
lol, unbelievably this is way easier than on my inline 6 3.0
Did you experience any codes when this was going on ? I have a P1159 code that I can’t figure out , the other day I was feeling around back there and that noise began shut off the car and went away it had never made the noise prior to this.
Did you have misfires?
Hello, I have a BMW E39 540I, V8 and when I check the car via the scanner, the word Activation Intake Flap appears, can anyone help me and what does this word mean? Please help me and thank you
There is a simpler way to replace pcv. You dont have to unscrew the body from the engine.
On the new purchased pcv, take time really and with maximum caution slide off the cover. It has latches. Work every latch one by one, don't rush. If you damage it you are toasted, do it really slowly, maybe use hair-dryer to soften the plastic, but not too much. The new cover with new membrane inside is removable that way. Dont forget about spring inside.
Don't buy very chip ccv as the quality of a membrane is a key there.
On the car, gently using screwdriver or any pry tool peel off the round cover that holds the membrane inside. Work the laches. Use a torch. Get a good lighting the. Feel free to damage some latches on the cover as it's going to be replaced and thrown away.
Install new cover with membrane and spring and you're good to go.
That’s a good advice. This method takes like 15 minutes or something at max. It’s really easy and you also eliminate the possibility of the tube going into the oil seperator going loose
@@E38Bimmer35 Exactly, and it is not even my idea. Other people have done it that way. The key is to really really take time with the new pcv. Maximum caution.
I replaced mine on my 98 540i and the pipe came out and i didn't know wich hole it went in. I have to replace it again the ccv, so which hole does that pipe go in
Did you ever figure out what to do? Have this same issue
@@shaneb6554 it worked about a year started up againend if summer
@@martinwellmaker6945 I’m talking about the vent pipe, did you re seat it properly?
@@shaneb6554 it was seated but like i said i didn't know which hole in the front to put it in
How is the Vaico branded PCV valve holding up?
Good question. Haven't had any problems since the install, but I do notice a slight whistle from the engine bay when I go WOT. It's not loud and I'm not even 100% sure it's the CCV, just something to keep in mind I guess.
I tried taking those bolts out and they just don’t want to come out now there stripped lol
That really sucks, were you able to get them out eventually?
@@TireKickers no I wasn’t able to. I may have to take out the whole manifold unfortunately.
@@joedaniel8503 sorry to hear that man. Removing the manifold is pretty straightforward, but the re-install process can definitely be frustrating. Hope you’re able to get everything sorted!
A great misconception is that those are T30 torx bolts. They are not. They are Ribe #6 bolts. That is why it is so easy to strip these.
Your info is slightly wrong. Your motor is a TU which means technical update. They started using it 2000, which means all the others before it had idle control valves and no vanos.
Wrong, they started the m62tu in 1998