Bmw e90 n52

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Nobelz

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8 posts

40 months

Sunday 31st January 2021
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Have a problem and I'm wondering if i could receive some advice please.I have a 330i n52 80k that has a fault when accelerating at high revs only has a misfire on cylinder 6 and throws blue lightish smoke ,the car has then to be turned off and restarted before engine runs on all six again .changed coil packs and plugs thanks in advance.

g3org3y

20,639 posts

192 months

Monday 1st February 2021
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Any codes or EML on the dash?

Does the issue only occur when accelerating hard?

Afaik, blue smoke suggests burning oil.

Nobelz

Original Poster:

8 posts

40 months

Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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hi thanks for the reply ,the only code is misfire code cylinder 6 and yes only high revs

Touring442

3,096 posts

210 months

Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Sounds like the crankcase breather might be blocked. They are simple and cheap to replace.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264184865542

Nobelz

Original Poster:

8 posts

40 months

Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Hi thanks for your reply I have the earlier rocker cover with breather pipe rear of rocker cover and lower oil separator under inlet manifold ,what do you suggest I check and replace many thanks