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Diesel Question about loose part on B57 diesel engine during cleaning

explorersoverland

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently preparing my Grenadier for shipment from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Perth, Australia. As part of the process, everything needs to be super clean to meet Australian customs requirements.

While working at a professional cleaning company, we discovered a part on the B57 diesel engine that seems to be loose. The team isn’t sure if it was already loose before cleaning or if something happened during the process. It also doesn’t easily go back into place, even though it looks like it should. A similar part in another location seems to be securely attached.

Could anyone help identify what this part might be? Does it also appear loose on your Grenadier, or is it supposed to be fixed in place?



Thanks in advance for your insights!


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Alexander
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It’s a ball and socket fitment… the female end has been fractured and is the reason why it won’t stay attached. It’s supposed to attach in the same manner as the actuator directly opposite of it. You’ll need a new part by the looks of it.
 

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It’s a ball and socket fitment… the female end has been fractured and is the reason why it won’t stay attached. It’s supposed to attach in the same manner as the actuator directly opposite of it. You’ll need a new part by the looks of it.
Wow you’re right. I didn’t even see that before!

Do you know what it is for? Can I drive without being connected?
 

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Wow you’re right. I didn’t even see that before!

Do you know what it is for? Can I drive without being connected?
I’m no expert on the B57 diesel engine but I believe that is part of the Exhaust Gas Cooler or EGR system. For the vehicle to run efficiently you’ll need both actuators to work or it’ll probably create a check engine or emissions warning light. I wouldn’t drive it very far unless you had to without getting it checked.

If it’s an emergency situation you might be able to put the plastic arm back into position and wrap some fine gauge wire or a plastic zip-tie around both parts to try and hold them together. Other than that, I’ll let someone else on the forum who is more familiar with the diesel version provide better advice but for sure it needs to be fixed.

Sorry for your troubles that is certainly a bit of bad luck right in the middle of shipping your rig I hope you are able to get it sorted out.
 
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@explorersoverland : There's an Ineos "campaign" to replace the EGR actuators on certain VIN model B57- engined vehicles. Once you get to Perth the Ineos dealer should be able to sort it. There are 2 actuators to be replaced with an "improved design" (according to the Service Manager who processed mine in late July). Hope your transit is smooth and uneventful. Am sure that local Grenadier owner groups across this big wide land will be keen to hear of your adventures :giggle:
Safe travels!
 

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I'm late to the party but this may help.

That plastic link is slippery nylon. It's thin around the socket so it wouldn't take much of a hit to crack it. Unlucky.
I popped the same link off my B57 to check it out.
I think you can MacGyver a solution to keep you moving until a part can be obtained. This should be a standard BMW part so don't limit yourself to an Ineos supplier.
A cable tie per @Shopkeep's suggestion (or a small hose clamp, see pic) should hold the socket closed around the ball. You should put a wrap of self amalgamating tape or similar around the socket to provide a grippy cushion to hold the tie/clamp in place. Whichever method you use don't overtighten it. The socket still has to pivot on the ball.

On your visit to 'Straya keep us posted where you are so we can support you and do yell out if you want to catch up with local forum members.
 

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