crankcase breather

610kev · Post by **610kev** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:27 pm

hi going to change the crankcase breather on my 55plate 3.o d .where can i buy one from or is it from the steelers .i know there is a modified part for this item but i dont know if my x5 as the mod part thanks kev

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:59 pm

Dealer only item, but not terribly expensive. My paperwork went with the car, but I think it was about Â£30.

BMW said they fitted the modified (vortex) type from mid 2004, but my Dec 2004 and a number of 2005 owners have reported finding the earlier foam version. My Dealer told me I should have the later one too, but nope, twas foam! There is no way I know of to check it without disassembly unfortunately...

Some dealers will do a sale or return if you talk nicely to them.....

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:59 pm

Check this thread.

Assembly is both top and bottom piece at Â£40.

Just top piece is Â£18.

The top piece is the bit that can be foam or newly designed vortex. But new design top will not fit old design bottom piece. You have to get the whole assembly. I was told my 04 did not have the old design, it did...

Get them from dealer only and on return option, I did.

610kev · Post by **610kev** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:43 pm

hi all i have been to the dealers this morning for the mod version of the breather . mine is a 55plate sept 05 it had the old style assembly .it was the foam filter and looking like it had never been changed .fitted and job sorted i swear the engine sounds better ,may be just me . i would not have done this job if i had not got the info from this site and its users who took the time to uploaded pics and a step by step info .a big thanks to you all ps also changed the air filter . thanks kev

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:20 pm

You are most entirely welcome. I also did it with the help of the membership...

Interesting that yours is yet another one that should have the later type but didn't. I don't think they ever get changed, and a bunged up one can cause serious issues if ignored.

wilkoturbo · Post by **wilkoturbo** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:04 pm

Think a sep 56 would be the old style ??

shadrack · Post by **shadrack** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:22 pm

[quote=""wilkoturbo""]Think a sep 56 would be the old style ??[/quote]
doubt it i got one for my 55 plate went to fit and i had the newer one, however because id bought the new one and had it in bits i fitted it anyway

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