Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
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Aaron_BMW
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Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
Hi Bro,
I just want to share with u,
If u r facing the same problem as my post, I recommend u to fix it.
Topping up engine oil and not fixing the problem will cost u more $ in the long run and also u face LTA problems should ur car be seen with white smoke.
I solved the problem in less than $1K SGD inclusive parts and labour.
And down time within 6 hours
redline15;1070586 said:
Hi Bro,
I just want to share with u,
If u r facing the same problem as my post, I recommend u to fix it.
Topping up engine oil and not fixing the problem will cost u more $ in the long run and also u face LTA problems should ur car be seen with white smoke.
I solved the problem in less than $1K SGD inclusive parts and labour.
And down time within 6 hours
alvinado
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Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
Not wash.. More like clearing the outlets. The inside is full of half burnt oil and clogged up. He told me that mine will take at least a week to burn off so ask me if like to flush it. Of course I say yes.. By the way my exhaust is an aftermarket bastuck catback exhaust and it is rounded at the bottom. I stared in amazement how much shit came out of it. Did not take out the exhaust system, just the catback Part.
Not wash.. More like clearing the outlets. The inside is full of half burnt oil and clogged up. He told me that mine will take at least a week to burn off so ask me if like to flush it. Of course I say yes.. By the way my exhaust is an aftermarket bastuck catback exhaust and it is rounded at the bottom. I stared in amazement how much shit came out of it. Did not take out the exhaust system, just the catback Part.
Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
Did mine 2 weeks back. Used to top up every 500 - 600km. So far, it still shows full. Except on Sat night when I used DS and played with the gears, revving at 4th gear to 4 - 5500rpm, when I check, it was 3/4 full. However, today, checked again, it was full....
alvinado;1073156 said:
Did mine 2 weeks back. Used to top up every 500 - 600km. So far, it still shows full. Except on Sat night when I used DS and played with the gears, revving at 4th gear to 4 - 5500rpm, when I check, it was 3/4 full. However, today, checked again, it was full....
alvinado
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Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
Check if they are still oil leak at the back of the engine bay. Very important. My one still have 1 small drip every 2 or 3 drives. Called up Francis and we decided to change the whole vacuum pump. Seal was changed but still slight leak. But looking at the miniscule amount of oil, it will take ages to leak 1 litre.
redline15;1073306 said:
Check if they are still oil leak at the back of the engine bay. Very important. My one still have 1 small drip every 2 or 3 drives. Called up Francis and we decided to change the whole vacuum pump. Seal was changed but still slight leak. But looking at the miniscule amount of oil, it will take ages to leak 1 litre.
alvinado
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Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
Change the seals. Never change pump. There are 2 seals at the vacuum pump assembly. I only change the big old ring and not the small one as WS don't have stock and I need to get back to sg. My mistake. Francis offered to fix for free but I decided to just change the whole vacuum pump next trip down. But I will be changing hoses for the water system too. Not nice to let people do work for free. Ps: WS will waive labor for change of vacuum pump, I just have to purchase it myself.
Change the seals. Never change pump. There are 2 seals at the vacuum pump assembly. I only change the big old ring and not the small one as WS don't have stock and I need to get back to sg. My mistake. Francis offered to fix for free but I decided to just change the whole vacuum pump next trip down. But I will be changing hoses for the water system too. Not nice to let people do work for free. Ps: WS will waive labor for change of vacuum pump, I just have to purchase it myself.
easy
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Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
My first 1L top-up was after 3,000 km from oil change, today the top-up warning came on again and its only been 1,000 km since the last top-up, fortunately hospitalization date with R2D is this Wed. Hopefully by Thurs can discharge with clean bill of health. Anyone know if Rodney is ok with owner hanging around to watch the operation?
My first 1L top-up was after 3,000 km from oil change, today the top-up warning came on again and its only been 1,000 km since the last top-up, fortunately hospitalization date with R2D is this Wed. Hopefully by Thurs can discharge with clean bill of health. Anyone know if Rodney is ok with owner hanging around to watch the operation?
casper77
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Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
I spend whole afternoon there getting into his team way.... no kena f lay... u will learn alot...
Kena f by Rod when he wants to go test drive and i was smoking... LOL
Rmbr to smack his butt... MW say one
easy;1073339 said:
I spend whole afternoon there getting into his team way.... no kena f lay... u will learn alot...
Kena f by Rod when he wants to go test drive and i was smoking... LOL
Rmbr to smack his butt... MW say one
Gotturboinside
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Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
Hi bro, can pm me too? Facing engine oil leak from the top. Thanks in advance
Aaron_BMW;1073155 said:
Hi bro, can pm me too? Facing engine oil leak from the top. Thanks in advance
Re: Valve Seals & Valve Cover Gasket change – white smoke problem solved – BMW E90
Thank You all you bros out there especially Aarron who brought this thread into existence which enlightened me to do something for my gf (car) finally! My engine oil problem finally solved with a hidden gem (Motorshop)! I don't have any url to add the photos, wondering if it's because I'm a new user so I can't post photos here directly?
Anyhow Thank You all
Pm me for Motorshop if needed and I will try my best to reply if not tied up!
Thank You all you bros out there especially Aarron who brought this thread into existence which enlightened me to do something for my gf (car) finally! My engine oil problem finally solved with a hidden gem (Motorshop)! I don't have any url to add the photos, wondering if it's because I'm a new user so I can't post photos here directly?
Anyhow Thank You all
Pm me for Motorshop if needed and I will try my best to reply if not tied up!
