blowing smoke

[rangietragic]

There seems to be light grey smoke coming from exhaust on my td6.Anyone had this?Hope its not turbo!:mad:

[jx2mad]

Check crankcase filter. If these block, which they do, the vehicle will blow smoke. If filter is blocked the crankcase will pressurise and cause a myriad of problems, like oil leaks through gaskets and others. Jim

[rangietragic]

Check crankcase filter. If these block, which they do, the vehicle will blow smoke. If filter is blocked the crankcase will pressurise and cause a myriad of problems, like oil leaks through gaskets and others. JimWhere would i find it?They love hiding things on a td6:confused:

[Laurie]

Here you go, details and photos.

Laurie

fullfatrr.com - View topic - TD6 - EGR, filter & breather change--clean air procedure (http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic7324.html)

[33chinacars]

Replace with Part # 11127799224 ( Whole unit ) Updated part.

There is another No for just the filter. But it excapes me ATM.

Gary

[33chinacars]

Found it. Here

BMW 1/3/5/SERIES/X3 OIL SEPARATOR/CRANKCASE BREATHER - 11127799367 FEBI 34830 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-1-3-5-SERIES-X3-OIL-SEPARATOR-CRANKCASE-BREATHER-11127799367-FEBI-34830-/170845499798?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c72f7196&clk_rvr_id=457187910620)

Part # 11127799367

[rangietragic]

Finally changed crankase breather!Half way through i thought why did i start this mongrel job,and then i took old filter out.Never saw a filter that was solid before!Probably never been changed since new,and this from a dealers own car:mad:.So,check that filter guys.

[Homestar]

Since it's still fresh in your mind - how hard was it? I have the new part ready to go in, but haven't got around to fitting it. I haven't even checked the RAVE yet to see where it lives...

Cheers - Gav.

[rangietragic]

Since it's still fresh in your mind - how hard was it? I have the new part ready to go in, but haven't got around to fitting it. I haven't even checked the RAVE yet to see where it lives...

Cheers - Gav.It is a bit of work,depending on your mech. ability,google"change engine breather td6",one of the threads shows where it is,basicaly,remove engine cowlings,unbolt and unclip most of injector harness,it is under a cover with i think 4 or 5 bolts right at the back of the engine above the air cleaner.Look for a cover with an odd shape at the front and a round cover at the rear.The new gaskets will give you an idea what shape to look for.Good luck;).

[33chinacars]

You'll be fine Gav. Not that hard to do. Think I only had to remove one screw from injector harness & fiddle to get old housing & filter out and new in.

Gary