Oil Cap Breather for N52 Fit or no?

stevem0 · 03-31-2021, 11:14 AM

Hello,

The linked product is for the N54, it says it does not fit N52.

Does anyone understand why this does not fit the N52 engine? Thank You!

https://vargasturbo.com/product/vtt-...case-breather/

neilvan · 03-31-2021, 11:17 AM

Why would you put it on an N52? It never sees boost. I mean even still for an N54... why; I mean I get the theory but yaaaa

stevem0 · 03-31-2021, 11:28 AM

Long story, It should fit correct?

neilvan · 03-31-2021, 11:35 AM

On the engine, sure. Everything from the 316 to the M3 use the same.

Will it fit under the hood; who knows it does look tall but maybe its not actually

mantis · 03-31-2021, 11:36 AM

N52 runs like shit with the oil cap off, so i imagine a breather cap that's not tied into vac system will do the same

stevem0 · 03-31-2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

N52 runs like shit with the oil cap off, so i imagine a breather cap that's not tied into vac system will do the same

Yes, long long story, not an issue with mine.

stevem0 · 03-31-2021, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilvan

On the engine, sure. Everything from the 316 to the M3 use the same.

Will it fit under the hood; who knows it does look tall but maybe its not actually

Thanks, it must be a clearance issue then.

mantis · 03-31-2021, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevem0

Thanks, it must be a clearance issue then.

just get an M3 rep hood issue fixed, now you can run breather cap lol

stevem0 · 03-31-2021, 12:16 PM

Looking at things a little closer, I am now worried about the clearance between the male portion and the rocker arms. I will report back if it works.

stevem0 · 04-05-2021, 02:20 PM

It seems to fit and work well.

I did not buy the Vargas version, the only issue was the two ears would spin independent of the housing so when you installed it, you could not remove. Good thing I was replacing the valve cover gasket. Slight modification and it is fixed.

There is some oil mist (at times) that passes thru the filter element. Are there options for filter elements that will eliminate the oil mist and keep it all under the valve cover?

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neilvan Major 868 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT RWD Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E61 530xi [0.00] 1993 Mazda Miata [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	Why would you put it on an N52? It never sees boost. I mean even still for an N54... why; I mean I get the theory but yaaaa
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03-31-2021, 11:28 AM	#3
stevem0 Private 23 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 11 E90, F10, e70d Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Long story, It should fit correct?
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neilvan Major 868 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT RWD Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E61 530xi [0.00] 1993 Mazda Miata [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	On the engine, sure. Everything from the 316 to the M3 use the same. Will it fit under the hood; who knows it does look tall but maybe its not actually
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mantis Captain 279 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: May 2016 Location: socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 [5.50]	N52 runs like shit with the oil cap off, so i imagine a breather cap that's not tied into vac system will do the same
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03-31-2021, 12:16 PM	#9
stevem0 Private 23 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 11 E90, F10, e70d Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Looking at things a little closer, I am now worried about the clearance between the male portion and the rocker arms. I will report back if it works.
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stevem0 Private 23 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 11 E90, F10, e70d Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	It seems to fit and work well. I did not buy the Vargas version, the only issue was the two ears would spin independent of the housing so when you installed it, you could not remove. Good thing I was replacing the valve cover gasket. Slight modification and it is fixed. There is some oil mist (at times) that passes thru the filter element. Are there options for filter elements that will eliminate the oil mist and keep it all under the valve cover?
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