thank you very much for the reply! will report back asap

 

As I search the plates are not that expensive to begin with so may just replace the whole thing instead of trying to find orings

 

https://bimmertune.com/bmw-320d-120d...old-gasket-kit

something like this?

 

Yes but you'd have to find out if you need 22mm or 33mm. I don't know the year for your vehicle but up to 04 takes 22mm. Some 04-60 take both sizes and 06 take 33mm but there instances where 06 can take 22mm so you'd have to check and make sure you know the size you need before purchasing

 

I need the 22mm ones I got a 2005 e60 520d pre lci

 

Ok so that kit would be fine especially if you're wanting to replace all the other gaskets that come in the kit

 

I replaced all the other gaskets a week ago since I thought the gaskets were the problem but apparently its the o-ring of the block off plate. at least i hope so!

btw is it advised to replace the pcv with a fleece filter one?

 

Up to you it's just the cold weather package I have replace with and without you're not going to feel a difference

 

So no difference in oil filtering the blowby gasses between vortext breather and fleece filter breather?

 

Yes there is but it's up to the owner. The fleece ensures less oil gets into the manifold. But you can do either or depending on what you want to achieve. It is recommended by Puma to use fleece but BMW doesn't supply it with purchase of the part