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Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:42 pm
by X5-D-Sport
Been looking into this issue..
On ebay, SOME of the VORTEX separators still appear to have a foam can shaped filter element, others show a complex moulded chunk insert, or are the sellers just sodding useless and unawares of the two variants...
And when they quote an E53 Diesel..... I check the compatibility chart ..... nothing fits a 2004 Diesel X5.
Any one got ideas on this plz ?
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:35 pm
by andym3
I had the same thing when checking comparability! >:(
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:33 pm
by X5-D-Sport
what was the outcome of the compatibility ?
Do I just use best guess ?
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:40 pm
by andym3
I still haven't bought one! :-[
Want to buy one ASAP! As going to service it within the next couple weeks!
It just said no compatible match, yet the advert says it will fit! :-[
So if anyone can find one on ebay that will fit a 2002 3.0d please let me know the item no.
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:41 pm
by X5Sport
I suspect the sellers don't know their 8rses from their elbows. Given how critical the part is, and that you won't need to change it again, why not fit OEM? Yes it's about £40 - or less if you talk to our new friends ColtswoldBMW on here, but a bad copy could cause all sorts of grief up to and including a buggered turbo seal!
To me this is one of those 'safety critical' parts - at least from a wallet point of view.
Richard
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:06 am
by X5-D-Sport
Richard...
Have you got any contact details for Cotswold BMW please..
Will order one asap, and dont want to destroy my car with a crap part...
Regards
Grant B
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:51 am
by andym3
[quote="X5-D-Sport Salisbury"]
Richard...
Have you got any contact details for Cotswold BMW please..
Will order one asap, and dont want to destroy my car with a crap part...
Regards
Grant B
[/quote]
I will pop down to the main dealer in the week!
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:54 am
by X5Sport
This
thread on the Forum.
Richard
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:10 pm
by andym3
[quote="X5-D-Sport Salisbury"]
Been looking into this issue..
On ebay, SOME of the VORTEX separators still appear to have a foam can shaped filter element, others show a complex moulded chunk insert
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The foam insert ad's ignore, the moulded chunk type insert is the vortex type!
eBay item number:221414220728
Re: 3.0d breather filter
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:38 pm
by TimX5
I just went to Andrew page's about 20 quid