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      10-24-2016, 11:11 PM   #1
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How to get to Crankcase-ventilation pipe

Hi all,

I am working on the N63 engine (replacing turbo coolant pipes) and while taking it apart I discovered that I need to replace Crankcase-ventilation for driver side.

What I can not figure out is how to reach to the bottom of Crankcase-ventilation pipe (#2 in the image attached). It is on the side of the engine and even my daughter hand can not fit between engine and wheel well.

I am sure there should be a semi-easy way to do it, any recommendations?

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Vadim

PS: Sorry to cross post from 7 series forum (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=936509) but I am really trying to find an answer and there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this forum .
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Please post back when you figure this out. I assumed they would have to be installed from underneath, but I ran out of time to test the theory. Installing them from above might be possible with hose pliers?
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I was able to get a hold of someone from another forum about it and he sent me this.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...VKbWE3dTgzNmNv
You need a google account to see the link from my Gdrive.

Enjoy, doesn't seem as easy as I thought, I still haven't tackled this ...
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Please post back when you figure this out. I assumed they would have to be installed from underneath, but I ran out of time to test the theory. Installing them from above might be possible with hose pliers?
To remove the vent pipe you don't need to get under the car.

I got recommendation from bmwtechitian https://bmwtechnician.com/2015/11/14...-care-package/ (in the comments) so I went and got 20" screwdriver (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002RI8MI/) and after 10 min trying to figure-out how to get there, it worked as described.

You can stuck work light and then you can actually see end for the pipe. You need to break off two peaces, outside one is easy, inside one is somewhat more tricky. After you break them off, to pull pipe out, I slipped a fishing line on the end and used it to pull. When you put pipe back, use the same screwdriver to push it in until you can hear a click. I had to loosen a track with spark plug wires (not sure of exact name) but not remove it, to insert new pipe in.

Vadim.

PS: if you have an issue with vent pipes only, dealer should change it for free, see https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?p=9463502
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I was able to get a hold of someone from another forum about it and he sent me this.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...VKbWE3dTgzNmNv
You need a google account to see the link from my Gdrive.

Enjoy, doesn't seem as easy as I thought, I still haven't tackled this ...
very nice summary, to bad I didn't have it earlier . It does seems to have number of unnecessary steps My original questions and answer is to the step #25 and #31.
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PS: if you have an issue with vent pipes only, dealer should change it for free, see https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?p=9463502
Really ??? wtf They told me they were needed, they tried to go thru my third party warranty and they said no because it was wear and tear, and bmw wanted 1100$ to do them. My car only has 56k miles.

I have a friend whos an advisor about 3 hours away, I will give him a call, wouldnt mind driving down there to have it taken care of for free if thats the case, I will mention that to him.

SI B01 12 15 N63 Engine Crankcase Ventilation "Connecting Line" Hoses: LimitedWarranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles
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spoke to my advisor and he said my car's build date doesn't fall into those with extended warranty <_<
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