1999 BMW 323 CRANKCASE VENT VALVE

1999 BMW 323
89,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DIMITRIKILAVO
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WHAT IS THIS VALVE AND ITS PURPOSE CAN I DO THE REPAIRS MY SELF? WHAT DOES IT TAKE AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT AN ASSOCIATED HOSE CAME OFF DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZING? THE ESTIMATED REPAIRS ARE $870.00 plus tax
Jun 9, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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I doubt the diagnosis, overpressure is typically not the reason the failure occurs, age and poor design is usually the reason. If you wish to take this on, there is a need for tools and the skill sets required to complete the task. Here is a helpful link: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AM33&mospid=47718&btnr=11_2194&hg=11&fg=15
Jun 9, 2010 at 9:25 PM
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DIMITRIKILAVO
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how important is this to replace what can happen if i delay repair
Jun 9, 2010 at 9:54 PM
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DIMITRIKILAVO
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[quote:dca8973a74="dimitrikilavo"]how important is this to replace what can happen if i delay repair[/quote:dca8973a74]
Jun 9, 2010 at 10:15 PM
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Driveability is a concern, as well as possible leakage of oil.
Jun 10, 2010 at 9:00 AM