Oil Catch Can Installation
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My Ride: 5 Series E61 Standard Spec
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N47
Oil Catch Can Installation
Hi
I have just bought an E61 5 series. Very happy with it. However, the other day I pulled up and smelt burning oil. RAC came out and diagnosed oil from the breather system accumulating in the boost pipe and leaking out due to a defective seal.
I can replace the seal no problem, but having done some research, it appears that this is common in all diesel engines due to emissions control. I found this:
DIY: Installing the Mann ProVent CCV Filter - TDIClub Forums
Which appears to be a good solution to the problem. However.. having just interrogated the dealer, it appears that the breather system is built into the head cover and therefore cannot be accessed or modified. Does anyone else have experience of this and a way around it please?
I am mechanically minded - have changed head gaskets before etc.
Many thanks in advance,
Jonathan
I have just bought an E61 5 series. Very happy with it. However, the other day I pulled up and smelt burning oil. RAC came out and diagnosed oil from the breather system accumulating in the boost pipe and leaking out due to a defective seal.
I can replace the seal no problem, but having done some research, it appears that this is common in all diesel engines due to emissions control. I found this:
DIY: Installing the Mann ProVent CCV Filter - TDIClub Forums
Which appears to be a good solution to the problem. However.. having just interrogated the dealer, it appears that the breather system is built into the head cover and therefore cannot be accessed or modified. Does anyone else have experience of this and a way around it please?
I am mechanically minded - have changed head gaskets before etc.
Many thanks in advance,
Jonathan
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