E46 M43 help?

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eko
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Post Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:54 pm

T reg 316i with 1.9 M43 engine.
Failed MOT on emmisions,lambda reading little high.
Idle is a bit lumpy and when the engine is switched off there is a loud whoosing sound from around the inlet for a few seconds.
Ive replaced the crank breather pipe and also the rocker cover breather as both were badly knackered.
Seemed to run much better but still got an air leak.
I suspect it number 9 in the pic but not 100% sure?
It seems to be pushing a lot of air out of what looks like a vent slot in the top of it....surely not meant too?
Ive tried blocking it up but seems to run lumpy still and idle inreases to 800.
Is this item known to go wrong and would ir cause the above issue?
Need to get it retested in the morning if poss.
Cheers

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pacerpete
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Post Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:51 am

Yes, If it is sucking out of the hole it is shagged.100% that will cause your nasty idle and emission issues. They are about 36+vat from your local dealer :(
eko
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Post Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:07 am

Cheers Pete,you come across this before then?
Ill phone the dealers in the morning :D
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Post Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:18 am

Yes, a very common problem, as well as the breather pipe connected to it collapsing/leaking.

It is held on by two 6mm allen bolts from underneath, removing the battery makes access much easier.
Being a council type, I keep a stock of good ones chawed from the local breakers, every £ is a prisoner ! :D
eko
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Post Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:59 am

Cheers Pete,new CCVV fitted and problem solved :wink:

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