What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

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Originally Posted by LivesNearCostco

Giya, thanks for the tips. I did clean the ICV and replace the OFHG 3.5 years ago but didn't remove or clean the thottle body at the time. The last owner said he didn't replace the CCV, but the hoses I can see do not appears to be falling apart so it's possible they were replaced by the previous owner between 2006-2009, making it 5-8 years old. When I do the CCV I will probably remove the alternator first. I don't think I could have a large vacuum leak or I would get codes all the time, but maybe there is a small one in the CCVor around the lower intake boot (cracked or I didn't reinstall it correctly last time I removed it).

Suggestions on best place to get the cold weather CCV and hoses? Best deal I've seen so far seems to be at GetBMWParts.com; ECS Tuning has convenient kits; AutoHausAZ requires me to order all the pieces individually.

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Check you bmwmercedesparts.com they usually have the lowest prices on most things. I would use ECS as a reference for the part numbers and plug them into which ever supplier you end up going with. Make sure you get the upgraded dipstick too. :)


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Hoses may not appear to be brittle while installed but once you start taking them out they will very likely easily crack. Having done the CCV, I just don't see why anyone would decide to replace the hoses and not the CCV itself; especially since it's known to be such a weak point and it's relatively inexpensive. Installing the hoses alone requires you to unscrew the CCV from its mounting points so that you can manipulate it to twist-lock the upper hose. So based on what you've described about your car's history, it's more likely that your CCV system still largely original.

I went ahead and bought the full winter kit from ECS, it came with throttle body gasket and other little things that you wouldn't think to replace otherwise. I was making a big order so it seemed reasonable to pay a bit more than other sites and save on combined shipping.

Definitely a good call to remove the alternator. It will surely help you install the CCV and you'll also see how your OFHG is holding up.

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Originally Posted by LivesNearCostco

Giya, thanks for the tips. I did clean the ICV and replace the OFHG 3.5 years ago but didn't remove or clean the thottle body at the time. The last owner said he didn't replace the CCV, but the hoses I can see do not appears to be falling apart so it's possible they were replaced by the previous owner between 2006-2009, making it 5-8 years old. When I do the CCV I will probably remove the alternator first. I don't think I could have a large vacuum leak or I would get codes all the time, but maybe there is a small one in the CCVor around the lower intake boot (cracked or I didn't reinstall it correctly last time I removed it).

Suggestions on best place to get the cold weather CCV and hoses? Best deal I've seen so far seems to be at GetBMWParts.com; ECS Tuning has convenient kits; AutoHausAZ requires me to order all the pieces individually.

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Not for my car but I made good thing on my jacket :)

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True dat! I have no plans to do only the hoses and don't know anyone who would. Well maybe once I read about someone replacing just two of the CCV hoses without replacing the CCV itself on the grounds that one of them is the most likely one to fail. And I think maybe 2 can be replaced without dismounting the CCV. I meant that it's possible the guy who owned it roughly 2006-2009 might have had both the CCV and associated hoses replaced before he totaled it in 2009.

I just ordered the cold weather CCV from GetBMWParts.com (Tischer). ECS was cheaper if you also want the throttle body gasket and lower intake boot, but since I have those already, Tischer was about $10 cheaper than ECS and $2 cheaper than BMWMErcedesParts.com

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Originally Posted by Lanister

Having done the CCV, I just don't see why anyone would decide to replace the hoses and not the CCV itself; especially since it's known to be such a weak point and it's relatively inexpensive. Installing the hoses alone requires you to unscrew the CCV from its mounting points so that you can manipulate it to twist-lock the upper hose. So based on what you've described about your car's history, it's more likely that your CCV system still largely original.

I went ahead and bought the full winter kit from ECS, it came with throttle body gasket and other little things that you wouldn't think to replace otherwise. I was making a big order so it seemed reasonable to pay a bit more than other sites and save on combined shipping.

Definitely a good call to remove the alternator. It will surely help you install the CCV and you'll also see how your OFHG is holding up.

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Originally Posted by feytr

Not for my car but I made good thing on my jacket :)

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Looks nice, but please let this serve as a reminder to all that the zhpmafia logo is trademarked.

Permission must be obtained prior to reproduction, distribution, etc....

Thanks.

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I didn't know that I'm so sorry, I can remove it ?

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

Looks nice, but please let this serve as a reminder to all that the zhpmafia logo is trademarked.

Permission must be obtained prior to reproduction, distribution, etc....

Thanks.

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No problem. Just a reminder.

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Finally washed it by hand. Watch it will rain now.

Leveled my passenger side headlight.

It was a bit off after the body shop installed it.

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

No problem. Just a reminder.

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Thank you boss. Absolutely !

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