Old thread but have similar problems, did you ever get this solved?

 

Those are the symptoms of a bad DISA. Just replaced mine this week. ECS Tuning has the OE BMW valve for ~$190. It's literally two T-40 bolts and 15 minutes.

And dangit, way to resurrect the dead...

 

Ha I just figured I'd dig one up instead of clogging the boards. What symptoms were you having?

I'm sitting on a idle hard enough to turn the car off when trying to back out or sitting at red lights. Hear a loud clank noise coming from just left of the box sounding like its inside the upper intake. Have changed plugs, cleaned icv, changed intake boot, reseated dry rotted rubber on hoses to intake boot, Nd scratched my head?!?!

I took the disa off and looked at some diagrams and videos to functions test it and it has failed all the finger tests I can give, (turning inner flap putting my finger over the hole--- flap turns about half way back And makes a clicking noise.-- thinking this is the same noise I'm hearing just after turning on car- but the clicking stops after about 30 secs to a min--- )

Called dealer and they said $293 for disa.

 

thebmwpartstore.com has it for $173.33 with free shipping all the time. Their prices are super good as is service.

P/N 11617544806 for a 325

I did mine last week.

 

Appreciate it!

Before I spend the money is there any other thing y'all can think of that could be wrong?

 

If the DISA flap moves at all without a resistive spring tension then it's knackered. But when my DISA was that way my idle wasn't rough. I'm betting you destroyed the seal when removing it and now you have a vacuum leak. It happens. The DISA seal is only good for about 3 years before it takes a crap when touched. You can also check the F-tubes. The rattling is definitely the DISA though.

FWIW, when i had a really rough idle it was a crapped out CCV, Let your car idle and remove the dipstick. If you hear a wookie, start reading about CCV replacement.

 

If you hear a wookie, start reading about CCV replacement.

I love this technical explanation. No seriously, its dead accurate. hahahaha:thumbup:

 

Pretty good CCv diys around here???

Yeah I hope that rattle is the disa and not something More serious.

 

I'll have to try and listen for the Wookie.

Really a Wookie?

 

Yup. Sounds just like the movie.

 

Also are CCv parts avail at places like autozone? Or will I need to talk to the dealer?

 

Dumb question but is the CCv the same as vcg? All the videos I'm seeing are associated.

Use the various parts suppliers mentioned here on the board. Shop around for prices. Generally try Tischer, AutohausAZ, TheBMWPartStore, BMAParts, BMWMercesesParts, PelicanParts, ECS Tuning, and one other that I forgot because nothing they had was competitive.

CCV =/= VCG. VCG = valve cover gasket. CCV = oil separator + vacuum flapper thingy.

 

Dumb question but is the CCv the same as vcg? All the videos I'm seeing are associated.

 

$169.95 shipped all day everyday @ getBMWparts.com :thumbsup:

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In stock and ready to go!

 

Appreciate the link, do y'all have the CVV stuff and VCG stuff also?

 

Thanks, I'm very interested in the CVV cleaning/replacement. Looking around can't ind a good DIY that is solely devoted to CVV. Haven't done a job on it so need thorough instructions.

 

Threefingers, here is a 3 part video on youtube by Bav Auto, very well done, watch all three parts and you will have it down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWXtiCwRH-k&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLA23D9298965D9D14

 

Thank you so much!

The m54 is the same a the e46 correct? I'll have to get that part. I know online is the preferred method but I'm kind Of in a pinch to diagnose and correct ASAP! I think if I can just get it getting me from place to place I can order the rest of whatever I have to online.

 

After lookin at the video cover the engine seems to be like the e46

 

Yes, for the 6 cylinders; M54 is the engine in the later E46, M52 was in the earlier. CVV is the same except for one hose. Punch your vin into http://www.realoem.com and it will tell you all about your car.

 

Thanks for the link!

 

So was just quoted $300+ for parts for ccv at dealership

Vcg- was $78

 

Yikes, check the prices online, I bought my kit from tischer, you need to decide on cold weather or regular, doesn't freeze that much in Memphis as I remember so you may be fine with the normal version, some prefer the cold weather anyway.
145 at tischer, this is the cold weather:
http://www.trademotion.com/shopping...2&catalogid=4462&categoryid=103121&subcat1=&subcat2=&subcat3=&subcat4=&subcat5=

 

Thanks! Is there anything that y'all can reccomend I do to get this car drivable before the parts come in?

 

If you haven't done a coolant system refresh I highly recommend that, any oil leaks?

 

Can't tell if there's oil (so prob not) the coolant is acting weird (white smoke every once in a while) pressure in a valve maybe?

 

Is the wookie continuous?

 

Any wookie should be taken as a sign of bad CCV whether continuous or not. When I pull my dipstick I just hear the engine change idle a little then it smooths out again. That should be all you hear if even that.

 

So I go to the dealership and get the new disa and get home and it's too long doesn't go in, I guess I have to exchange it tomorrow anyone know which part number I need?? The one I have now ends with 805. I can def tell my o rings on my old disa are flat as can be but the new ones are awesome

 

My post, #7 in the thread, has the correct part number for a 325. I believe you even quoted it :lmao:

Anyway, for a 325 it's 11617544806. 805 is the 330.

Remember when putting it in to get a very thin coating of motor oil on the ring (we're talking VERY thin) to ensure sealing and to really clean the opening beforehand.

 

I'm sure the fact that my orings on my old one were flat ensures that there was prolly a vacuum leak around it.

 

Another quick question: since I've been doing all this work I'm thinking about changing out the battery, any recs?

 

$169.95 shipped all day everyday @ getBMWparts.com

:hi:

 

For the m54 325ci 2003 the ccv is 180?

 

Need a New Motor?

 

Looking at ordering a ccv kit, want the cold weather one but there's two options I don't know if I need to specify?

I have a 2003 BMW 325ci, m54 engine. To get it by sat if I order tomorrow what's the damage?

Thanks.

 

You can use either kit - it's really up to you. They both fit, but the cold-climate version is more popular with folks up north in colder-climate areas of the country. But, some folks like the peace-of-mind and order the cold-climate version for the added insulation. If you order today, we'd have to ship the order via UPS 2nd Day Air w/ a Saturday Delivery for ~$40-$50.00.

:thumbsup:

 

For Disa valve,Rock auto has the lowest I can find so far, $191.00, there are repair kits all over EBay. around $50