My M5 has run without issue, engine wise (with 138K miles), since I bought it 10 years ago. But at 24 years of age, it's time for some maintenance items that need to be done even if they aren't broke... yet.
Some I'm doing all the "down in the valley" items (hoses, O-rings, the hollow L connector (plastic to brass), etc.).
The oil separator hoses are getting quite soft, so of course they will be replaced. However, I thought I had read a post from back when, that said the can be flushed out using carb fluid till it runs clear and reuse. I have spent the last hour searching the Board for that thread or any like it saying flushing works or any insights as to what if anything is inside the separator, with no luck.
So, this why the post. Spend $250 - $310 for a replacement kit (ALL the parts) or ~$100 - $150 for BMW hoses, flush the separators and reuse.
What say you??? Thanks in advance.
Some I'm doing all the "down in the valley" items (hoses, O-rings, the hollow L connector (plastic to brass), etc.).
The oil separator hoses are getting quite soft, so of course they will be replaced. However, I thought I had read a post from back when, that said the can be flushed out using carb fluid till it runs clear and reuse. I have spent the last hour searching the Board for that thread or any like it saying flushing works or any insights as to what if anything is inside the separator, with no luck.
So, this why the post. Spend $250 - $310 for a replacement kit (ALL the parts) or ~$100 - $150 for BMW hoses, flush the separators and reuse.
What say you??? Thanks in advance.