drglock

2007 525i 3.0L 6 cyl.


I'm having trouble getting the intake manifold out of the way, there appear to be 2 hoses, one at the back end and one underneath that goes to the oil tank?


Any help is greatly appreciated! Need to change my starter out!

pcy

Those 2 hoses are part of the crankcase ventilation/oil separator.
One hose goes from valve cover to the oil separator (under the manifold) and the other hose goes from oil separator to the oil pan (aka return hose).

At the end of those hoses, there is a plastic ring, Pinch real hard on the ring and the hose will detach itself.

drglock

Thanx for the reply! Got the one underneath off, but the one on the back end isn't budging!
Without the manifold off, I can't see how I can access the starter.


This sucks! I really don't want to tow it to my Indy with my tail tucked between my legs!

pcy

That hose is connected to to valve cover almost against the firewall. Keep at it, it will come off.

Worst case scenario - just cut off the hose and get a buy a new hose. Although I didn't break it, I bought a new one and replaced it.

drglock

Thanks, I'm usually pretty good with a wrench but this bimmer is a bit more complex!


Ive been reading to much "spenxel (sp?)" and maybe got to cocky!

pcy

Yea, schepenxel engine rebuild thread is epic...
After this starter replacement, you will know lot about N52 engine.

drglock

Or my Indy will be hundreds richer!


Going to give it another shot today, pray for me!

drglock

Done! Thank you for your help!