3.0d 160 Kw Engine Cover Removal / Rear 2 allens Keys - XBimmers

ozzielad · 04-24-2012, 04:44 AM

Hi all

Thank you for the info on this forum .
I have a 2007 3.0d X3 160 Kw which has a engine cover that has about ( I think ) 8 allens keys screws in it and 2 of which are located under (I think its the pollen filter behind the strut brace) how do you remove remove these last two screws ? do you have to remove the entire pollen filter and if so how do you do that ? are their any detailed instructions to do this ? I have a chip to install and need access under the engine cover I have attached a pic of the engine cover as well.

Cheers to all

deafwish · 04-25-2012, 06:14 AM

Do you have a proper Torx bit set?
I can't recall exactly where the rear bolts are, but I can easily remove my Aussie spec 3.0d's engine cover...
Where in Oz are you & what chip did you buy?

Daz.

ozzielad · 04-26-2012, 05:10 AM

Hi Daz

I am in NSW and got a http://www.ebay.com/itm/300625706864...84.m1439.l2649 I am in NSW
I couldnt justify paying 1500 for one here!!

Does your 3.0 litre look like mine ? same engine cover ? Torx they use allen keys 3/16"..
The back two bolts are under the pollen filter I cant see how to take then out easy. I believe mine has the updated engine cover I was told .. any clues would be appreciated if you know how to take out the pollen filter.

Cheers

deafwish · 04-26-2012, 07:08 AM

Ahh - Right you are!
I have 5 Allen head bolts on my engine cover & you can easily see the corrugated intake hose on the driver's side.
Your cover is different to my late 2006 model's!

p.s. No offence - But I think you're mad buying that dodgy looking Ebay chip!
For the love of god - have your car run up on a dyno post fitment to ensure a safe EGT!!!

ozzielad · 04-27-2012, 02:03 AM

Hi

Yes I may do that I think .. did you know most of the chips are the same and only the cable is different it seems .. this is common with every one ..

Also I believe in OZ anyway the 2006 and 2007 are very different.. The suspension and running gear is different and they went from a 150 kw to a 160 kw engine ..

Thanks for your time.

Cheers

x3oiler · 04-29-2012, 05:52 AM

+1 on "For the love of god"

Rather than hijack the thread I kicked off another thread on this.

04-24-2012, 04:44 AM	#1
ozzielad Registered Drives: X3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	3.0d 160 Kw Engine Cover Removal / Rear 2 allens Keys Hi all Thank you for the info on this forum . I have a 2007 3.0d X3 160 Kw which has a engine cover that has about ( I think ) 8 allens keys screws in it and 2 of which are located under (I think its the pollen filter behind the strut brace) how do you remove remove these last two screws ? do you have to remove the entire pollen filter and if so how do you do that ? are their any detailed instructions to do this ? I have a chip to install and need access under the engine cover I have attached a pic of the engine cover as well. Cheers to all Attached Images
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04-29-2012, 05:52 AM	#6
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04-25-2012, 06:14 AM	#2
deafwish New Member Drives: 2006 X3 3.0d Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Do you have a proper Torx bit set? I can't recall exactly where the rear bolts are, but I can easily remove my Aussie spec 3.0d's engine cover... Where in Oz are you & what chip did you buy? Daz.

04-26-2012, 05:10 AM	#3
ozzielad Registered Drives: X3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Hi Daz I am in NSW and got a http://www.ebay.com/itm/300625706864...84.m1439.l2649 I am in NSW I couldnt justify paying 1500 for one here!! Does your 3.0 litre look like mine ? same engine cover ? Torx they use allen keys 3/16".. The back two bolts are under the pollen filter I cant see how to take then out easy. I believe mine has the updated engine cover I was told .. any clues would be appreciated if you know how to take out the pollen filter. Cheers

04-26-2012, 07:08 AM	#4
deafwish New Member Drives: 2006 X3 3.0d Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Ahh - Right you are! I have 5 Allen head bolts on my engine cover & you can easily see the corrugated intake hose on the driver's side. Your cover is different to my late 2006 model's! p.s. No offence - But I think you're mad buying that dodgy looking Ebay chip! For the love of god - have your car run up on a dyno post fitment to ensure a safe EGT!!!

04-27-2012, 02:03 AM	#5
ozzielad Registered Drives: X3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Hi Yes I may do that I think .. did you know most of the chips are the same and only the cable is different it seems .. this is common with every one .. Also I believe in OZ anyway the 2006 and 2007 are very different.. The suspension and running gear is different and they went from a 150 kw to a 160 kw engine .. Thanks for your time. Cheers