Part 2: How To Replace BMW CCV

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In this DIY/ Tutorial I show you how to replace/change the CCV (Continuous Crankcase Ventilation) and its hoses on a BMW E46 but can be used for other vehicles.
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[@sbrochew4699]

Great job man, THANKS! I work for a BMW repair shop but I am the parts and service manager...NOT a technician. I bought an 03' 325i for my son and I am replacing the oil filter housing gasket and CCV system. I have sold the job a million times but I have never done the job. I did not want to bother any of the techs to help. Plus, it is for me and my son to do. Your video(s) helped me tremendously. Well done explaining things. Thanks again!!!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@Travis1232wl4]

how long did it take

[@kenr1767]

This video is very helpful. I hope the engineer who designed this mess is forced to spend eternity in hell changing these valves.

[@dukefox4807]

You prolly dont care but if you guys are bored like me atm you can stream pretty much all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother these days =)

[@ashtonalejandro5816]

@Duke Fox definitely, been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :)

[@79adventures]

hahaha

[@nobudgetmechanics1157]

I just bought my first e46 bmw and im not scared of working on it since I found your channel thanks!

[@hpygolkyone]

TheMagicPancake ....you should've very afraid. The CCV was designed by BMW engineers who were taken out back and shot! He makes it look very easy. He's a magician.

[@TheWretchedWorld]

TheMagicPancake it really isn't that bad with the manifold off

[@glennmabasa7684]

loool engineers are people too so all i can say is go ahead and work on it, dont put limits to urself. ( if you dont kill anyone why not try)

[@vogeltron9816]

CCV is not an easy job for the average DIYer who watches KZbin. This video is the best i've seen on the repair steps. 50's kid on YT has a good one explaining the CCV that a novice really should watch before attempting this.

[@terrellwatkins292]

Dudeeee you did it without taking the manifold off you are a legend this could have saved me 2 to 3 hours if I had watched this

[@sierramccoy8780]

Needed this to complete maintenance on my 2002 320ci. This video was a lifesaver. After replacing my starter and putting everything back the plastic just snapped. Had to wait for new parts then with about an hour of sunlight finish the job. Thank you so much!

[@atlanticearthaerials6197]

Awesome video, you're providing a great service for the E46 community, thanks!

[@gilsot123able]

Did this on my 330ci with a couple of friends; before my car would occasionally smoke from exhaust mostly white smoke then after no more issues with it burning oil or smoke. Definitely a must change part on older e46. Job took about 4 hours with non experienced mechanics and no we did not know what we were doing lol. Goodluck putting hoses on ccv lol.

[@bridgetarevalo4221]

I did this on my 325ci took me 4 hours too lol but now my car won’t stay on

[@benshaw576]

@@bridgetarevalo4221 same, car keeps dying, any fixes?

[@jarrede427]

@@benshaw576 did u find any solutions?

[@benshaw576]

@@jarrede427 I deleted my CCV for a catch can, better that way I feel, won't need to replace them brittle hard to get to parts in future. My non start issue was wire related. Since then I overheated it and lost all compression so am currently putting it all back together after skimming head and replacing head gasket.

[@benshaw576]

@@bridgetarevalo4221 Does it start or sputter then immediately stall down? Have you tested your car for codes yet?

[@michaelinguanti5876]

Thank you. You are clear and methodical. I do a lot of work on my own cars but the position this CCV is in and without seeing your videos, my hands would be ruined but it wouldn't have mattered because I would've had a coronary!

[@pauljcuchna4605]

This is the first time I saw your you tube.... Very professional and accurate. Thanks for all the info. I will be a fan of yours when it comes to my X3 with a 3.0.....2004. Thanks again

[@graemecooper3653]

The best detailed explanation I have seen. Well done and thanks for sharing this information. That's one job I would only like to do once in a lifetime!

[@DjDestinyChicago]

Thanks for showing this job without removing the intake. I need to do this on my E53 very soon. 👍

[@alienbox440]

And I need to do this month, when I change valve engine gasket ,after take off I sow lot of yellow stuff, then I research all internet and I found a video , a person who said it's time to change crankcase ventilation system, . It's not easy it's more difficult then I thought . Anyway I will do this .

[@johnmichael2584]

Great help! Thanks! Prior to installing the return line to the dip stick I would also recommend verifying the drain on the dipstick is not clogged. Mine was. Cleaned it out with piece of wire and cleaner.

[@savagesaxon9743]

You have saved me thousands with these video thank you 🙏

[@pjbmo5930]

Excellent video, probably the best out there. No bs

[@jaybob9983]

Great video man. I plan on doing this to my e46 in the morning. I thought i was gonna have to take the intake off to do this, but as I see from your instruction i dont...thank you.

[@john7059]

Thank you for the diy! it really helped me a lot!

[@camgreer]

Nice work, man. Thanks a lot, I feel a lot more confident now about doing this job.

[@SirFrancoQ]

Thanks mate, yet another brilliant tutorial ! Awesome mate, you’re the BEST!👍🥊

[@christiannavas684]

this video was awesome just like part one keep them coming!!

[@grunpastur]

Jason, thanks a bunch, this really helped! Better than a book. A few tips I might add on reassembly. Remove the power steering pump 2-pin connector before removing the ccv valve, I ripped mine out, cable was short. Just before assembly, lube all the new pipes O-rings with oil, they slide and click together much more easily. The pipe that goes through the side of the manifold (Y at top of pipe) is much easier to get on if you put it on first, rotate the ccv valve upward from the bottom, then it slides on, rotate the valve down into place then push to click.

[@jarrodstewart8156]

Hi Tom, are you able to add a bit more detail here? I'm finding it near impossible to attach the 'Y' pipe that goes through the manifold to the CCV valve. Nice tip on the oil too!

[@scottsenjo7607]

Excellent job. Looking very much like a bit of an advanced DIY, but excellent video. Thank you.

[@blackpassenger]

as usual, very informative. about to replace the vc gasket, the vanos hose, on my e46 320. the cars only got 36K miles on it, but Im noticing a little oil around the bottom of that 90 degree hose that goes from the ccv. so i ordered the kit just in case. im also doing my diff bushings too, thanks to another of your bushings. that should get rid of that clunking and slight 50 mph vibration coming from the rear end. thanks again. youre saving me a ton of yen here in tokyo

[@alcantarainterior8078]

Not all heroes wear caps; Thank you very much for filming this job 🔥

[@rmdmrod]

Awesome show! I have to replace it on my E39. Thank you!

[@tonycortez8556]

Bro you got some serious knowledge, thanks.

[@alexe4695]

I like your videos, you obviously know your BMW's.

[@fredsmith7375]

got this done with the help of your video thank you so much!!!

[@chickenbone3755]

You made this look so easy! About to tackle this one tomorrow wish me luck. CCV has been the likely culprit of a few problems I’ve had recently.

[@atlanticearthaerials6197]

Just curious, what issues are you having? I'm dealing with increasing oil consumption and think the CCV system malfunctioning is part of the problem

[@tonycortez8556]

@@atlanticearthaerials6197 Gad the same issue the ccv replacement will fix that.

[@anyhootyepo654]

Love your work and shoes!

[@thieninh7679]

Thank you so much for your useful instructions!

[@hangovergrenade]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@richardpalmer4657]

Excellent step by step video.

[@JMUDoc]

I would strongly recommend also removing the dipstick tube and cleaning it out - if the tube is clogged, the gunk will make its way to the new CCV and block _that_ as well. Probably wouldn't hurt to remove and clean the rocker cover, too - they're often gunky.

[@rugo841]

Great video you saved me a lot of time . thanks

[@brians9292]

Great video. Just knocked it out thanks to you bro!

[@CYBERJESTIC]

This is awesome it help me a lot my BMW 325ci is working great know

[@daddyjoe8564]

Now, this is one bad hombre!!!....he did all that wearing his jewelry, that tells me he can doit blind folded....I have to do the samething to my x3 . thanks 4 your vid helps me a lot!!!! ...keep them coming.

[@blakeedwards2867]

Same! E83 is a little different but this is sooo good

[@M3vibe92]

Very informative! Thanks!

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

Thanks for posting this

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@henryneithofer1294]

Parts are in and doing my today! In Michigan so I have to get the winter system!

[@alainboukouch9530]

Good job! U are a pro thank u for this video

[@gentoolive]

My 05 330ci just hit 110k miles, and i have a vaccum leak that i cannot find, i suspect a PCV change and new hoses are in order. Been rather nervous about taking it on, and i have a feeling you made it look alot easier than it actually is! But thanks for another great video that i'm sure i'll use as a How-to once i grow the melons to take it on.

[@youonlyliveonce_maybetwice]

Well done!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks Brad

[@jaybob9983]

Oh yeah, and great job to your girl that films your videos.!!

[@sebastianlunderot2366]

Great guide! One question, are their any major diffrences on replacing the ccv on a M52tu25? Changed my intake boots not long ago and the M54 you have on the video looks pretty much the same?

[@molliarti]

SUUPER!!! Super extensive tutorial friend!,thank you so much! And yess,a lot a lot of patience of a plastic bmw's,I have a 318is and I''m so happy :P hehe See you!

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

this is a great vid, thank you. Any idea if I can clean the throttle body and IAC the same way on my X5 e53, the intake boots look different on your car than the X5 so I wasn't sure, also would it be better to pony up and just replace the IAC, any real benefit to replacing it vs cleaning it?

[@sluky305]

TOP video, thank you very much

[@davidnoe7467]

Thanks for the great job being so explanitory on the removal and install. I am tool my engine apart and now I am putting my X5 back together. I just hope I did everything right. on my 04 BMW X5 3.0, I can not find where this vacuum pipe goes. Its about 15.5 inches long with a 90 degree bend on one end and a 45 and another 45 bend on the other end. hard plastic vacuum pipe. I can not figure out where it goes. any suggestions where it goes? I hope it s not under the manifold.

[@xTRVLNMANx]

Probably one of the biggest PITA DIY's you can do to the E46.

[@Hiroiiji]

Thank you so much for this informative video! Just changed my CCV and my P0171 code disappeared!

[@tony197041]

way to go bro!!!!!!

[@TitaniumBMWGarage]

you are a big mechanic.

[@EweJinTee]

Grea tutorial video. Will this also fix the EML light issue that I have on my E46 325i?

[@Cocophant]

Would you recommend to do CCV and Cooling System Stage 2 in one session? I am really unexperienced but bought a E46 and want to do some basic repairs myself.

[@yong32986]

i did this job a year ago. i got the cold climate ccv. its same as yours with the rubber casing on the ccv valve. i ended up removing the rubber casing as i couldnt get valve to fit in there.

[@HollinesstoGod]

i quite like the way you have carried out the task. you made it seem easy although i guess its hard work. i am attempting to do the same on an E90 2005. is it sort of the same process or i have to take the manifold out? the reason for attempting to do this is because i was adviced the reason the car was smoking. will it cure the problem? thank you for your advice.

[@stubbk3]

Watched the videos a few times now so time to get the tools out.. In we go .🙈

[@dinhbigcu]

Hi, I watched your tutorial on replacing valve gasket for BMW 550. I have a 2008 BMW 650 with an oil leak on the value gasket, its probably the same as the 550. I was going to do it but it looks too hard for me. How much do u charge to fix it? live in Santa Ana. Thanks

[@enriquelagunas7477]

Asome video, thank's body

[@jrinlv]

What are your thoughts on a CCV delete with an oil catch in its place? I live in a non smog area.

[@glennmabasa7684]

hi my rpm drop slowly when i rev the car? ( and thanks for the videos they have been of much help)

[@jbtheboss3790]

Going to try this with my 06 X5 3.0. Looks to be the same set up

[@duncanmil1]

How come the cold weather kit? I live in Massachusetts so I have to put that one in.

[@cirohuerta7852]

You aré. Hero. Thanks.

[@MSullivanFREE-BUSINESSES]

What are the symptoms of a bad CCV system would be helpful. Thanks, love your video repairs.

[@adamblack2674]

Burning oil, miss firing, running lean due to vac lines breaking.

[@jerryharriman1160]

Thanks, I have a 2003 x5 and having truble replacing all the CCV and vacuum lines? Some are completely gone, and the small line that comes from driver side fire all behind right side manifold, is completely gone?? What does it hook to?? It’s in between the two bigger heat lines, ac works good but no heat??? Any help to find a complete diagram would be greatly appreciated and helpful!!!! Watch all your vides!!!!

[@CapN-Savvy]

So after having to top my car off every thousand miles for the last 5k and going through the last of my backup oil, I think its time I replace my ccv. I had a question prior... a little off topic - have any ideas how to get one of those disa screws out if its stripped?

[@TheHeretic435]

That heater inlet hose, hard plastic, under manifold, that's a manifold off job, right? I gotta do it, so may as well do CCV as well with manifold off.

[@d0dg3rz1]

2004 bmw 525i vcg leaking oil caused emissions code to come on should i just replace my vcg or also the ccv

[@ibold1000]

Hey man, I have a 2006 X5 3.0i, would this tutorial translate to my engine???

[@samuelvargas7933]

What cleaners do u uses in this video?

[@jrm7863]

will the same work on a m54 engine for a bmw 525i e60?

[@MrCuckoobox]

What is the "life range" on the original hoses? 120k -200k? I presume that when you get your first vacuum leak or when they get clogged that you just go ahead and replace them all.

[@Michaelmaxwelll]

thank you

[@MrCatlover10]

my e46 needs doing like this how long it take to put new on

[@thebigjakekinard]

Do you have to drain the oil first before replacing this?

[@AdamAus85]

I received this cold weather ccv kit yesterday. It's funny I always thought it was a different CCV for cold weather, but it's just the normal one with it's own little foam/rubber like "jacket" on, lol.

[@glenglene8473]

for the hose runs long the injector rail, can I cap both off? I don't think that hose is necessary.

[@lucyvelarde1347]

My 2003 325i was running but has check engine lights were on .so I replaced the ccv line now my car doesn't run what do you think I did wrong?

[@arthurmcpherson1542]

i channel my ccv vaves on my e46 328i now my gas pedal is flat with no pressure. can it be a the throttle body went bad. my car turn on but nothing from gas pedal

[@INNO222]

@ 9:30 You mentioned a link to change that control valve's O-ring. I can't find the link any where. I looked on your channel to.

[@ShopLifeTV]

Oh sorry! this is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKm7iXptnMSigdk

[@MrPELUDO7]

hi amigo I have a 323i and I have the gear light on how can I fix or what can I do?

[@salehbyatra4707]

if this thing the ccv goes bad will there be a smoke coming out of the exust

[@kevinjames2154]

How many hours total to complete the off and on of the system?

[@diegoalejandroize]

Hi I'm helping my dad with his car. One Question please... What is the hardline you mentón in 9:59? Thanks a lot, regards from Perú

[@tengzturiagaiii3185]

Does a bad ccv would make the car lost power? Like if you step on yhe gas it only goes up to 2000 rpm then goes back down quick. Like nonpower at all. And car can only go 20mph. Sometimes it runs fine then sometimes while it goes what i mentioned. Then eml light turns on. Pls help.

[@JMUDoc]

Is this the "winter" version of the CCV system? 😁

[@alienbox440]

Please tell me how much cost for this work? (Plus crankcase ventilation system)

[@kristiyans9691]

How long does it take to do the job

[@jasonl5589]

Just a tip: The very top hose which connects to the air rail needs to be twisted into place. There are grooves that direct the twist. I just did this diy 2 weeks ago and was referencing this video and the 50s kid video. Sure you can connect it by just pushing it into place but it requires too much force and you might end up breaking the ccv. I also thought it was impossible. Despite what others say and the fact that the space is extremly limited down there, it is 100% possible to twist the hose into place (under the intake manifold ) but it requires time.

[@cletocortez8108]

thanks jason, doing this job now and was nervous about being able to twist it on due to the limited space

[@cletocortez8108]

Jason did you have the cold weather version, was the extra padding a problem,

[@jasonl5589]

I didn't have the cold weather version. I feel like cold weather version and regular didn't differ despite of extra padding if you have any questions, reply and I will reply

[@topnews1007]

I would like to know should I remove the battery cables be for I unplugged the throttle body, so that I would not have to recode it.

[@Troymatti]

Yes sit its 99% impossible to just push it coz there's no enough room , I did that job over 6 times

[@vermontdancer7804]

Props to you for doing this job without taking the manifold off! How long did the whole process take you in real time?

[@Anthonymayn]

How long do you think this took you

[@ChuckNorris01]

What symptoms or reason for replacing the CCV valve assembly

[@brianc9036]

You should get a service engine light for starters.

[@dustinvq37]

Exhaust smoke, pressure under the oil cap

[@dmnk3918]

So f*ing nice video!!!

[@edgarzaragoza4083]

new spark plugs no engine light on, no smoke no burn oil car runs good but after 20 min shaking but i keep driving no problem stop sign and shake again ... ccv issue ? to fix my car ??

[@agustinreyes6111]

Make sure you’re careful with the purge valve. I made the unfortunate mistake of pulling on it and didn’t realize it until I started to plug all the harnesses back and ended up removing the manifold to attach the damn purge.

[@eguakhideedwin713]

Can it be worked on

[@johnlira3316]

What does a bad ccv cause ??