Changed pcv valve diy need help asap

marcoxtv · 09-14-2021, 11:02 AM

I changed my pcv valve on my n55 and lost the little plastic cap that goes on the nipple. Im i in troubleor im i ok? has anyone ever ran their n55 without it??

wheela · 09-14-2021, 11:38 PM

You're fine. That little cap actually has a whole it, so not sure what it even does except maybe keep the fitting fresh for diagnostic work. That port actually has to be open for the pcv valve to work right, as it has to reference against atmospheric pressure.

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marcoxtv New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Miami fl iTrader: (0)	Changed pcv valve diy need help asap I changed my pcv valve on my n55 and lost the little plastic cap that goes on the nipple. Im i in troubleor im i ok? has anyone ever ran their n55 without it??
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09-14-2021, 11:38 PM	#2
wheela Major 520 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X1 35i M-sport Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Twin Cities MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 X1 35i M-Sport [0.00] 2025 X7 M60i [0.00]	You're fine. That little cap actually has a whole it, so not sure what it even does except maybe keep the fitting fresh for diagnostic work. That port actually has to be open for the pcv valve to work right, as it has to reference against atmospheric pressure.
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