I was installing a CAI today and accidentally knocked into the part that this hose is connected to in the picture. I circled the hose where it connects to the plastic piece coming out of the engine. Does anyone know what the piece the hose inserts to is called or is for? The hose is fine, I just need the part it snaps onto.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I need to order an OEM replacement.

Thanks,
Hooshka

 

Is that the PCV valve? Actually I think the PCV valve is farther down and bigger...

 

That's your brake master cylinder booster line.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...66&hg=34&fg=25

 

Oh that sucks. You need a new vacuum pump. It's going to cost $400+. Don't forget the o-ring too.

 

vacuum pump http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...18&hg=11&fg=45

 

Vaccum pump is correct. It sucks, because the plastic part that the hose connects to is connected to the pump by a screw and is removable, but they don't sell that part separately. Anyone know a place I might be able to get one? My local junkyard doesn't have any R56 or R57's.

 

www.car-part.com should have listings for this part. Its a nation wide junkyard search.

 

Thanks unclemeat! A great resource...

 

Tonight when I was checking my Fluid levels I noticed on Passenger side a
oily substance on what looked like the Motor mount. Does anyone know what this might be, and if it would harm my Mini driving it to get it serviced?

Thanks,
Susan

 

If you can't find one in the US, I have a spare second hand vacuum pump, and am willing to help a fellow mini enthusiast out, I am however in the UK, that said, I will remove mentioned plastic vacuum tube and as long as you cover shipping expenses, it's got your name on it.

 

How did you say that with a straight face?