Ok, thank you RMW is the way to go then I'm going to change the BPV as well, because the spring is broken. Do you recommend OEM BPV or DT BPV, the DT BPV is about 100$ expensiver than the OEM one, because of shipping and custom taxes. Haakonnor
For an 2003 I would go for the DT one over OEM because they did not fix the OEM one until 05, 06 model year.
Does the 05/06 OEM BPV fit my 2003 MCS? I know the guy on the BMW dealership who order the parts. Maybe he can just get me one from the 05/06 R53
I am not 100% sure so I can't say. You could have your dealership parts guy cross reference the two parts. Maybe the 03 now calls the 05-06 part as the replacement. I would think the 05-06 should fit the 03, then again BMW/MINI does not do anything logically.
All of the BPV's are the same no mater what year. MINI never fixed the valve. they changed the tune of the car to see different vacuum at an PRM, BUT it didn't work on all cars. I always think the DT BPV is better than the OEM, but it's not for everyone, but we sell and lot and never get any returns and you barley see them for sale used. So i would say people are happy with the item. Chad
Ok. I saw this to late, and ordered the OEM BPV and the throttle body gasket from my local BMW dealership, it was the same part on the 2006 R53, so I tought it was an updated version. Doesn't the OEM BPV close all the way? Is it possible to adjust it if it doesn't? The OEM one is alot cheaper for me who lives in Norway too. This forum is fantastic! good info from everyone
Another question for you guys. Do I need colder range spark plugs? What is the purpose of going a range colder? Haakonnor
Ok, I will order the colder range plugs to be sure. The temperature herr is below 0 degrees celsius at winter time, in summer maybe lucky reaching 20 degrees celsius for a week or two
Haha ! Its what I'm used to 15degrees ceslius, it time to wear shorts. Updates for my upgrade, what I've ordered: Alta 17% pulley, shorter belt - done One-ball exhaust - done New OEM BPV, with new throttle body gasket - ordered New belt tensioner and idler pulley - ordered What I've ordered from RMW: 450cc injectors New OEM intercooler boots Flash tool Custom tune 4 x NGK BKR7EIX Im at work offshore, so its 12days until I get home. I'm so excites! Just can't hide it...