Pcv Valve

[m4de.you.look]

So I got the infamous squeak and I ordered the my new valve cover. I was wondering should I refrain from driving the car until I replace the valve cover?

[Tangent]

I've read that driving with this problem can potentially damage the rear main seal. I have no idea how likely that really is but considering the expense/hassle of that repair, when I had this issue I didn't drive it until it was fixed. Be sure to get a new vent hose too.

[kevolution]

I just got it too unfortunately. I'm getting quoted ~$2.6K for the repair at an independent shop and ~$2.7K at BMW, does this sound right to you guys? Don't really have the time or patience to DIY.

[Tangent]

I can't say if that's a normal shop price but it wouldn't surprise me. For what it's worth, the parts for the job are ~$800 from FCP Euro so the savings to take the time to DIY are pretty significant. I did it myself and while it's a kind of long and tedious job, it wasn't difficult.

[BzsBimmer]

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8&postcount=43

[kyoko]

I had to replace my pcv valve earlier this year. I think the dealer quoted me around $2,500 and 2 indy shops for $2,100 and $1,900.

[Zstyle]

For future reference to those who may DIY repair w/oem valve cover:

Replaced my valve cover from fcpeuro to stay stock for reliability. Plus, as this is becoming a preventive maintenance part, it’ll be free going forward with their amazing warranty. After replacing my cover, I thought everything was great. Drove the car next day and within 5 miles got a CEL for 101F01 for incorrect intake pressure. Truthfully did not think the car was so sophisticated to detect the changed valve cover. I cleared the codes and it was evident within 5 miles again I had a problem. I parked the car and ran smoke through the plastic vacuum lines near throttle body since I gently lifted IC out of way to limit how many items needed to be disconnected. Found no leaks and now was perplexed.

Searched the internet for possibly remedies and found the following bulletin referring to previous generation engine: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...63029-9999.pdf where I performed #1 procedure. Despite the bulletin saying you need to perform this before and replacement, I only performed this after replacing component.

For those wondering what exactly the bulletin is stating in regards to the f80 chassis, page 67 8.1.3 Tank Ventilation systems shows the only sensor (item #2) in relation to bulletin. To access this sensor I removed the two bolts (10mm socket) which hold the overflow tank to the chassis. It’s a tight squeeze for larger hands. http://s3.bimmerfile.com.s3.amazonaw...S55-Engine.pdf

So far, I have 100 miles without the code coming back.

Fcpeuro valve cover https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-11127846359

Total in and out took me 6 hours for my first time.

[Dabeamerking]

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