We bought a volvo c70 coupe 2litre 5 cylinder for £250. It was a beautiful characterful car and loads of luxury for no money. Highly recommend you try one for your low budget project.
Have an F10 with the same engine N57. Hope so you will show us how to install the oil catch can. Was thinking to do it while ago, but didn't find how to install exactly on this engine model. By the way have a nice holiday!
I bought a 2003 X5 as a non runner for £1200 , expecting to spend some time fixing it up , turned out to be a failed electric pump , cost £25 to fix. Using it for winter now
Just wondering, have you changed your mind about fitting the catch can on your f10? Really appreciate your videos, very informative and professional. Thank you.
I’m looking forward to catch can, also how much the engine repair cost. I like your channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us keep up the good work 👍
Diesel engines have never injected fuel before the inlet valve. Only petrol/alternatively fuelled vehicles injected/metered fuel before the inlet valve that kept the inlet port clean as you describe. Indirect diesel injection involved a pre-combustion chamber in the cylinder head where the fuel was injected and combusted. You are right though, a catch can system is a good idea on modern diesels and direct injection petrol engines. They are not fitted from factory because of the maintenance required as you describe. As long as the engine is (fairly) reliable until 100k thats all they are worried about............in my humble opinion lol.
Looking forward to your next budget friendly project and let me know your thoughts on the audio upgrade as I'm currently looking at getting a new touchscreen stereo for my 2013 Mazda 3 as the touchscreen stereo in it from factory is truly crap!
Hey man, nice to see your videos, i just (2months ago) bought an 530d 2012 m pack with 100.000km, the car is great and im enjoying it much, i have already done big oil service with all filters, differential oil change and zf gearbox oil and filter change... Your videos help alot, i will definetly be doing the catchcan as wel, just show me how lol... Also Wagner intercooler with a remap maybe ?!
If you fitting a catch can put it where it will get airflow over it as you drive forward , it will cool the vapour more and collect more oil , so less going into the intake
Also very close to install a catch can on my N57. Since I've cleaned out the messy intake manifold I realized the large amount of oil in it. Also running (right now) an open PVC to evaluate the amount of oil vapour passing by. Which is quite a bit. In my case I am interested in the ProVent200. Since you're showing it on the thumbnail I would be stocked if you're going for the same approach.
Looking forward to the Budget car project. Enjoy the rest, you deserve it after the timing chain saga. Be interested in the catch can fitment and the difference it has, though I suspect it'll need quite a few miles before the results show. 😎
Looking forward to the budget car series you mentioned in the video. Can I make a suggestion? I think you should buy a ridiculously high millage car that has been well looked after and see how far you can with it :)
I did a full egr delete 2years ago very good improvement. Also look at a bmw ex dealer mechanic expert and programer called dean loads of good genuine bmw advice he is called Dean and on youtube he is called the ( BMW & MINI DOCTOR ) keep up your good vids too !
Man,if you want just want catch can just go for it,but e39 and e60 diesel engines they have crankcase air filter breather,so in f10 should be built in,anyway thank you for vids and god bless you.regards from croatia.
This being a ex police car it’s a mix of cheep diesel + turbo letting oil mist through + perhaps faulty crankcase breather and a LOT OF ENGINE IDLE = A LOT OF SOOT IN INLET MANIFOLD
the problem is its built in the cylinder cover ,how can u tell if the breather is faulty? because 'remove oil cap while engine run' doesent work i have seen 20.000km bmw 435d with huge smoke come from oil cap while running, also checked my friends 335d same mine same, also checked 130d with low mileage and it was same...
George Austers it’s not a good idea to remove the DPF! That’s an M.O.T failure plus if you get caught without one it’s a HUGE fine! Not to mention all the pollution you’d be putting on everyone else.
@@larrrbs The polution point is up for debate. You get a much better combustion without the EGR and I got 10-15mpg better without both. It's only a visual inspection for the DPF... It's better than having your engine constantly clogging up and risk blowing your turbo costing thousands
I thought they look for a differential pressure before/after the DPF to prove there’s something there... although that could be complete bollocks? 🤷♂️
I own a 2016 BMW X5 F15-N57 Diesel as a second vehicle. I am about to install a Mann + Hummel ProVent 200 oil separator. I have purchased a new CCV hose that is actually part of a complete intake assembly and I have purchased the ProVent 200. I am planning to install it on the left side (driver's side USA) because there is very little extra space under the hood. I will order 25mm (1 inch) tubing to complete the items I need for the install, about 3 meters. Including two hoses; one pre-bent at 135 degrees, and the second hose at 45 degrees to make the actual transition from the CCV connections to the hoses that will route the vapors to the ProVent at the opposite side of the engine bay. I want it to look as stock as possible. I look forward to see how you progress with your install as well.....
I started by purchasing a replacement CCV hose. It came as a complete assembly. www.bmwdirectparts.com/oem-parts/bmw-pipe-assembly-13718574785I purchased the pipe assembly just for the CCV hose fittings. I did not want to cut the hose on my X5 so I ordered a replacement. I ordered the Mann + Hummel ProVent200 from Diesel Filters online www.dieselfiltersonline.com/3931070550-mann-filter-industrial-provent-200-si-industrial-off-highway.htmlI will be ordering the Tubing from Pegasus Auto Racing www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=11013I like to order all the items I need and pre-fit everything before I jump into it. I can send you photos of the items I already have and the area in the engine bay where I plan to install the ProVent 200.The PrVent does not have a reservoir so I will be using a 1/2" I.D hose that is three feet long as a reservoir until I learn how much oil it collects. I plan to use my vacuum extractor to empty the 1/2" tubing. I will keep you posted.Albert
This design on the N57 isn’t really a big risk to the engine intake (unlike the M57 design) so you could leave them if you want. I found they were getting really clogged with diesel-soot sludge so I just thought I’d remove them while I had the intake manifold off the engine 👍
@@Nut_Job. I've come to a conclusion that usually 5 series are not that popular with people, who do diy or maintance them selfs, at least yet. Maybe in the future when the prices go down. For example, there are alot more diy videos on F3x compared to F1x.
Yeah, propably. You are doing good diy videos with english for people with N57, I dont dare to do, because english is the fourth language I've studied so it would sound stupid if I would try to do it😁. I have a N55 engine, which is quite rare compared to N57 here in Europe. I watch your videos because couple of my mates have N57 535d and if they ever need any help, I can help them, thanks to your videos. Keep up the good work.
Excellent work, looks like your onto a winner, Just out of interest have you noticed any difference after the transmission service? My son is a BMW tech and he’s says they never touch the transmission as their “sealed for life”
Transmission oil changes aren't part of normal service, because car makers try to lower the cost of owning/leasing vehicles, but when told to, they'll do it. Trust me. 🙂 I have been following this channel for a few days with intrest; I have -15 F11 530xd as a taxi, running with 300.000 km soon, I have always serviced (besides brakepads, discs etc minor between intervals) it in a dealer, mainly because of the good service I have been recieving there and an electronic service "book" tied to a key of a BMW. Even though I use official service, I just buy my parts, oils & such from a different place (have a good friend of mine in autoparts store) and they use parts I bring. Good savings compared that if I would buy everything OEM from the dealer. I have been driving longlife intervalls, car asks service about 25-30tkm and also have made sure that everything in transmission gets an oil change in about 90-120tkm when service is due, no troubles what so ever; I say, service does. Have been thinking about taking the inlate manifold off and cleaning it like you did, but more than ever I have been conserned about that timing chain. 😲 Keep it up, greetings from 🇫🇮
A good catch can is a good idea but should be seen as a secondary mod to an egr delete. If you don’t do the egr delete then you may as well save your money on the catch can as well. Also petrol Di is different to diesel Di, diesels never inject in the inlet port or on the back of the valves etc so no washing of the inlet track or valves has ever happened or can happen. It’s the egr that is route cause. You are missing the point, but good luck.
My issue with an EGR delete is that apart from decreasing NOx emissions I understand it to help control cylinder temperatures & help with fuel economy at low/mid revs. That was my main concern on the RR TDV8 engine too...
BMW N-series petrol engines neither do inject petrol on intake ports or intake valves, but due to it doesnt have egr system, it doesnt build that much carbon on intake valves. The n54 is notorious for carbon build up, N55 is alot better in terms of carbon build up. I use OCC because I'm heavily tuned with a lot more boost and ethanol mix. It catches alot of oily residue. If not a lot of benefits, it doesnt hurt the engine, just remember to clean/empty the occ regulary
Nut Job I have fitted a lots of egr deletes including my Farr TDV8, economy and performance always goes up, temps down and you end up with clean inlet manifold(s), inlet valves and tracts plus clean oil, there is not down sides, only upsides other than nox control, but as 99% of vehicles run with their emissions controls in place it is not a bad thing in the scheme of things especially compared with any classic pre emissions cars, also egr and cats can be just as polluting if the car is driven constantly in towns and cities in stop start, short journeys which unfortunately is how most are driven.
I have fitted one on my 520d, doesn't make much difference. Catch can is good for petrol engines. Mine i could collect about 30mls every 5000 miles. Intake manifold is still wet with oil.
500 quid crikey. Perhaps get an early Audi TT spares or repair and repair it? Or find a Vauxhall Omega for peanuts they were what the royals used to travel around in and aren’t bad at all.
We bought a volvo c70 coupe 2litre 5 cylinder for £250. It was a beautiful characterful car and loads of luxury for no money. Highly recommend you try one for your low budget project.
Enjoy your Holiday, glad to hear that the Bemer is back up and running...
Have an F10 with the same engine N57. Hope so you will show us how to install the oil catch can. Was thinking to do it while ago, but didn't find how to install exactly on this engine model.
By the way have a nice holiday!
instablaster.
Can't wait to see the oil catch can video 👍
Any chance you could do a price breakdown on what you spent repairing this engine especially as you had a replacement head which was incorrect.
I bought a 2003 X5 as a non runner for £1200 , expecting to spend some time fixing it up , turned out to be a failed electric pump , cost £25 to fix. Using it for winter now
Good Afternoon, you enjoy your well deserved holiday and take care. Thank you for your video’s 👍😎🇬🇧.
Just wondering, have you changed your mind about fitting the catch can on your f10? Really appreciate your videos, very informative and professional. Thank you.
Buy a project car with mechanical issues or a blown engine and document fixing it up. Really enjoyed watching you fix the bmw engine.
I’m looking forward to catch can, also how much the engine repair cost. I like your channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us keep up the good work 👍
Diesel engines have never injected fuel before the inlet valve. Only petrol/alternatively fuelled vehicles injected/metered fuel before the inlet valve that kept the inlet port clean as you describe. Indirect diesel injection involved a pre-combustion chamber in the cylinder head where the fuel was injected and combusted. You are right though, a catch can system is a good idea on modern diesels and direct injection petrol engines. They are not fitted from factory because of the maintenance required as you describe. As long as the engine is (fairly) reliable until 100k thats all they are worried about............in my humble opinion lol.
Good comment 👍
Looking forward to your next budget friendly project and let me know your thoughts on the audio upgrade as I'm currently looking at getting a new touchscreen stereo for my 2013 Mazda 3 as the touchscreen stereo in it from factory is truly crap!
Enjoy the holiday mate. Look forward to the next video.
Hey man, nice to see your videos, i just (2months ago) bought an 530d 2012 m pack with 100.000km, the car is great and im enjoying it much, i have already done big oil service with all filters, differential oil change and zf gearbox oil and filter change... Your videos help alot, i will definetly be doing the catchcan as wel, just show me how lol... Also Wagner intercooler with a remap maybe ?!
If you fitting a catch can put it where it will get airflow over it as you drive forward , it will cool the vapour more and collect more oil , so less going into the intake
Have a good trip looking forward to the budget video.
Any chance you could show us how to fit an oil catch can to the Range Rover L322 3.6 twin turbo. Thanks.
Great ideas look forward to them in up coming video's 👍
Also very close to install a catch can on my N57. Since I've cleaned out the messy intake manifold I realized the large amount of oil in it. Also running (right now) an open PVC to evaluate the amount of oil vapour passing by. Which is quite a bit.
In my case I am interested in the ProVent200. Since you're showing it on the thumbnail I would be stocked if you're going for the same approach.
Enjoy your holiday, you've earned it.
Please post a video showing the install or how it looks inter the bonnet and a talk through. 🙏
Enjoy your holiday I really enjoy your videos!
Cant wait for the head unit upgrade I have f11 best car I have ever owned have m3 also but my f11 will never be sold luv them
Hi when will you do the catch can i also want do to but cant find any info about it...
Looking forward to the Budget car project.
Enjoy the rest, you deserve it after the timing chain saga.
Be interested in the catch can fitment and the difference it has, though I suspect it'll need quite a few miles before the results show. 😎
Did u fit the Oil catch?
Looking forward to the budget car series you mentioned in the video. Can I make a suggestion? I think you should buy a ridiculously high millage car that has been well looked after and see how far you can with it :)
Do you like my country? Its suprise to see you in Czech Republic. I am very pleased that your car running good..
Best regards
Yes, I have come to Czech Republic 3 times now 😀
I did a full egr delete 2years ago very good improvement. Also look at a bmw ex dealer mechanic expert and programer called dean loads of good genuine bmw advice he is called Dean and on youtube he is called the ( BMW & MINI DOCTOR ) keep up your good vids too !
Enjoy Prague, I was there one year ago.
when will u show us how to install
Looking forward to this one!!!!
Man,if you want just want catch can just go for it,but e39 and e60 diesel engines they have crankcase air filter breather,so in f10 should be built in,anyway thank you for vids and god bless you.regards from croatia.
This being a ex police car it’s a mix of cheep diesel + turbo letting oil mist through + perhaps faulty crankcase breather and a LOT OF ENGINE IDLE = A LOT OF SOOT IN INLET MANIFOLD
the problem is its built in the cylinder cover ,how can u tell if the breather is faulty? because 'remove oil cap while engine run' doesent work i have seen 20.000km bmw 435d with huge smoke come from oil cap while running, also checked my friends 335d same mine same, also checked 130d with low mileage and it was same...
EGR and DPF removal are the best things you can do to any modern diesel.. Do these along with a remap and you're pretty much bulletproof
George Austers it’s not a good idea to remove the DPF! That’s an M.O.T failure plus if you get caught without one it’s a HUGE fine! Not to mention all the pollution you’d be putting on everyone else.
@@larrrbs The polution point is up for debate. You get a much better combustion without the EGR and I got 10-15mpg better without both.
It's only a visual inspection for the DPF...
It's better than having your engine constantly clogging up and risk blowing your turbo costing thousands
I thought they look for a differential pressure before/after the DPF to prove there’s something there... although that could be complete bollocks? 🤷♂️
Nut Job I’ve never heard of that before. Sounds like something they’d do a kwikfit 😂
I think that hapned whan you clean the intayk
Welcome to Czech Republic!
Ahoj 😀
Hiya. This question may have already been asked. Sorry if it has been, what was the milage when the chain snapped. Thanks.
It was about 163k (miles)
@@Nut_Job. Thank you. Hope u have a good holiday. U deserve it after the BMW.
I own a 2016 BMW X5 F15-N57 Diesel as a second vehicle. I am about to install a Mann + Hummel ProVent 200 oil separator. I have purchased a new CCV hose that is actually part of a complete intake assembly and I have purchased the ProVent 200. I am planning to install it on the left side (driver's side USA) because there is very little extra space under the hood. I will order 25mm (1 inch) tubing to complete the items I need for the install, about 3 meters. Including two hoses; one pre-bent at 135 degrees, and the second hose at 45 degrees to make the actual transition from the CCV connections to the hoses that will route the vapors to the ProVent at the opposite side of the engine bay. I want it to look as stock as possible. I look forward to see how you progress with your install as well.....
I own a N57d30c m550d with three turbos Can u send me links what i need to buy to do catch can My vin C774376
I started by purchasing a replacement CCV hose. It came as a complete assembly. www.bmwdirectparts.com/oem-parts/bmw-pipe-assembly-13718574785I purchased the pipe assembly just for the CCV hose fittings. I did not want to cut the hose on my X5 so I ordered a replacement. I ordered the Mann + Hummel ProVent200 from Diesel Filters online www.dieselfiltersonline.com/3931070550-mann-filter-industrial-provent-200-si-industrial-off-highway.htmlI will be ordering the Tubing from Pegasus Auto Racing www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=11013I like to order all the items I need and pre-fit everything before I jump into it. I can send you photos of the items I already have and the area in the engine bay where I plan to install the ProVent 200.The PrVent does not have a reservoir so I will be using a 1/2" I.D hose that is three feet long as a reservoir until I learn how much oil it collects. I plan to use my vacuum extractor to empty the 1/2" tubing. I will keep you posted.Albert
Did you feel much difference with removing the flaps at low rpm?
Personally I couldn’t feel any difference 🤷♂️
@@Nut_Job. What advises, I leave the flaps or remove?
This design on the N57 isn’t really a big risk to the engine intake (unlike the M57 design) so you could leave them if you want. I found they were getting really clogged with diesel-soot sludge so I just thought I’d remove them while I had the intake manifold off the engine 👍
thats how to drive a 90k 5series -> DIY
90k?
Hats off to you sir for an awesome job 🙂
/Cheers from a Swede currently in Poland
OCC on F1x diesel are quite rare. I have one on my F10 petrol.
Any idea why? 🤔
@@Nut_Job. I've come to a conclusion that usually 5 series are not that popular with people, who do diy or maintance them selfs, at least yet. Maybe in the future when the prices go down. For example, there are alot more diy videos on F3x compared to F1x.
Ah, ok I see... so perhaps we are at the beginning of the wave of used F1x owners 🤔
Yeah, propably. You are doing good diy videos with english for people with N57, I dont dare to do, because english is the fourth language I've studied so it would sound stupid if I would try to do it😁. I have a N55 engine, which is quite rare compared to N57 here in Europe. I watch your videos because couple of my mates have N57 535d and if they ever need any help, I can help them, thanks to your videos. Keep up the good work.
Excellent work, looks like your onto a winner,
Just out of interest have you noticed any difference after the transmission service?
My son is a BMW tech and he’s says they never touch the transmission as their “sealed for life”
All I can say is that it’s changing buttery smooth 👍
That’s nice to hear,
Transmission oil changes aren't part of normal service, because car makers try to lower the cost of owning/leasing vehicles, but when told to, they'll do it. Trust me. 🙂
I have been following this channel for a few days with intrest; I have -15 F11 530xd as a taxi, running with 300.000 km soon, I have always serviced (besides brakepads, discs etc minor between intervals) it in a dealer, mainly because of the good service I have been recieving there and an electronic service "book" tied to a key of a BMW. Even though I use official service, I just buy my parts, oils & such from a different place (have a good friend of mine in autoparts store) and they use parts I bring. Good savings compared that if I would buy everything OEM from the dealer.
I have been driving longlife intervalls, car asks service about 25-30tkm and also have made sure that everything in transmission gets an oil change in about 90-120tkm when service is due, no troubles what so ever; I say, service does.
Have been thinking about taking the inlate manifold off and cleaning it like you did, but more than ever I have been conserned about that timing chain. 😲
Keep it up, greetings from 🇫🇮
A good catch can is a good idea but should be seen as a secondary mod to an egr delete. If you don’t do the egr delete then you may as well save your money on the catch can as well.
Also petrol Di is different to diesel Di, diesels never inject in the inlet port or on the back of the valves etc so no washing of the inlet track or valves has ever happened or can happen. It’s the egr that is route cause.
You are missing the point, but good luck.
My issue with an EGR delete is that apart from decreasing NOx emissions I understand it to help control cylinder temperatures & help with fuel economy at low/mid revs. That was my main concern on the RR TDV8 engine too...
BMW N-series petrol engines neither do inject petrol on intake ports or intake valves, but due to it doesnt have egr system, it doesnt build that much carbon on intake valves. The n54 is notorious for carbon build up, N55 is alot better in terms of carbon build up. I use OCC because I'm heavily tuned with a lot more boost and ethanol mix. It catches alot of oily residue. If not a lot of benefits, it doesnt hurt the engine, just remember to clean/empty the occ regulary
Nut Job I have fitted a lots of egr deletes including my Farr TDV8, economy and performance always goes up, temps down and you end up with clean inlet manifold(s), inlet valves and tracts plus clean oil, there is not down sides, only upsides other than nox control, but as 99% of vehicles run with their emissions controls in place it is not a bad thing in the scheme of things especially compared with any classic pre emissions cars, also egr and cats can be just as polluting if the car is driven constantly in towns and cities in stop start, short journeys which unfortunately is how most are driven.
Sande Halonen petrol Di is a different ball game and a catch can is definitely required to stop the choke and gum forming as it’s the only cause.
I presume you’re remapped too then?
I have fitted one on my 520d, doesn't make much difference. Catch can is good for petrol engines. Mine i could collect about 30mls every 5000 miles. Intake manifold is still wet with oil.
Oh, maybe it’s not so effective then.... ☹️
You don't need to waste any money on a catch can, just change your oil on a regular basis 4-5 thousand miles and you'll be fine.
That won’t do anything to reduce carbon buildup in the intake manifold/ports though ☹️
500 quid crikey. Perhaps get an early Audi TT spares or repair and repair it? Or find a Vauxhall Omega for peanuts they were what the royals used to travel around in and aren’t bad at all.
I like a challenge... 😁
There’s no rush, I’ll keep my eyes open for a bargain 👍
Nut Job will look forward to seeing what you buy! Might inspire a few others to delve into the world of dirt cheap motoring - me included
Sell it