Product Name:  
Product Description:  
Product Number:  
BMW Kompact BOV Kit  
Model specific BOV Kit  
TS-0203-1050/TS-0203-1250  
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IMPORTANT NOTES:  
Please thoroughly read and understand these instructions before commencing this installation.  
The thread on the cap for the vacuum source is AN#3. The standard swivel nipple can be changed to a AN#3 fitting if desired.  
This kit is designed to fit BMW 135, 335 and 1M equipped with the N54 twin turbo engine.  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Turbosmart recommends that your Blow off valve (BOV) is fitted and adjusted by an appropriately qualified technician  
Turbosmart recommends that a boost gauge be permanently fitted to the vehicle  
Please check that the following items have been provided in your kit  
Quantity  
Description  
Kompact BOV  
Use  
2
6
2
2
2
4
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Replaces standard bypass valve  
Shims (Dual Port only)  
Molded silicone pipes  
Black Vacuum hose  
Port Blanking plugs (Dual Port only)  
Spring clamps  
To increase spring force for high vacuum applications  
To replace standard return pipes  
To connect BOV vacuum nipple to factor vacuum tee piece  
To blank off trumpets for recirculation only  
To secure vacuum hoses  
Hose clamps  
To secure Boost and exhaust hoses onto BOV  
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HOW TO INSTALL YOUR BOV  
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Installation pictures from a 135)  
BLANK PLUG: The Dual port is supplied with a blanking plug for the vent to atmosphere side of the BOV to convert the BOV to full  
recirculation mode. Simply unscrew the trumpet and screw in the supplied blanking plug. Alternatively, the blanking plug can be used to  
convert the BOV into full vent to atmosphere mode by installing the screw in blank plug onto the plumb back side and by using a 2 x  
25mm blanking plug for the plumb back hoses (sold separately – TS-0205-2013).  
1)  
Remove top shroud cover by unscrewing the securing bolts.  
2)  
Remove ECU and brake distribution block cover by unclipping them off the shroud.  
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3)  
Pull the wiring harness cover towards the front of the car to slide it off the clips on the shroud  
4)  
Unclip the 3 clips on the shroud and remove the wiring.  
5)  
Remove the securing bolts holding the shroud in and remove the shroud.  
6)  
Undo the 2 intake hose clamps and remove the vacuum tube by pinching on the fitting.  
Remove clamps  
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Unclip the intake snorkel and remove air box by pulling it up off its rubber mounts  
8)  
Locate the standard Bypass valves and remove their vacuum tubes off the tee piece  
Vacuum tubes  
Tee Piece  
Rear BPV  
Front BPV  
9)  
Remove the 2 standard bypass valves (BPV’s) and their plumb back hoses by rotating the grey securing clips  
clockwise and pulling them out.  
10) Once the standard bypass valves have been removed, rotate the grey securing clips on the charge pipe anti-  
clockwise to lock the clips.  
11) Install the Kompact BOV’s by lining up the notch on the inlet port with the securing clip arrow and pushing them into  
the charge pipe until a click is heard. Make sure that they are secure by gently pulling on the BOV to see if it is tight.  
Notch  
Arrow  
Notch  
Arrow  
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Front BPV  
Rear BPV  
12) Make sure the orientation of the recirculation ports on the BOV’s look like the picture below.  
13) Install the recirculation hoses. Secure hoses with supplied hose clamps.  
Rear BOV recirculation hose  
Front BOV recirculation hose  
14) Connect the supplied vacuum tube to the tee piece and the Kompact BOV’s. Use the 3mm spring clamps to secure  
the vacuum tube onto the standard tee piece and the 5mm spring clamps to secure the hose to the BOV nipples.  
Tee Piece  
15) After the BOV’s have been installed, refit all other standard parts such as airbox and shroud in the reverse order of  
removal  
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16) Start the engine and check for leaks.  
ADJUSTING YOUR BOV (DUAL PORT ONLY)  
The aim of the adjustment on the Dual port is to make sure that the piston is hard closed at idle and that the piston closes fast enough  
to minimise backfiring and not stall the engine.  
Adjustment to the BOV is made by rotating the cap. To increase the spring force on the piston, rotate the cap clockwise in the direction  
of hard as marked on the top of the cap. To decrease the spring force on the piston, rotate the cap anticlockwise in the direction of soft  
as marked on the top of the cap - CAUTION - Do not rotate the cap beyond the O-Ring groove. If the cap is fully wound down and the  
piston is still open at idle, remove the cap and install 2 shims to increase the force. Re install the cap and check that the piston is fully  
closed at idle. Add more shims if required. Once it is confirmed that the piston is fully closed at idle, perform the following adjustment  
procedure.  
Start with the BOV cap at the maximum soft position (The indicator O-Ring should be completely covered by the edge of the cap)  
With the engine at idle the exhaust port should be closed off by the piston – the piston should be hard against the seat and not  
floating or moving  
Free rev the engine and back off quickly, the engine should return to normal idle speed if the engine drops below idle or stalls  
increase the spring tension by one turn  
Repeat this process until the engine free revs and returns to normal idle speed  
Test drive the car and ensure that when decelerating or changing gears that the engine has minimal backfiring and no stalling. If  
backfiring is excessive or stalling is noticed then check all connections made during the installation, otherwise increase the spring  
tension  
MAINTENANCE  
Turbosmart recommends that the following maintenance procedure is carried out at six monthly intervals or at higher intervals if the  
environment is very dusty or wet. Regular maintenance will ensure that your BOV is operating at its peak performance and will extend  
the working life of the product.  
Remove the cap of the BOV by rotating in an anti-clockwise direction CAUTION, the cap is under spring force, remove with  
care!  
Carefully remove the piston and thoroughly clean the piston and the bore of the BOV  
Inspect the surface of the piston and the bore of the BOV for scoring or excessive wear, silver coloured marks on the bore are  
an indication of excessive wear  
Check the Base O-ring and the Cap O-ring for any damage – replace if necessary  
Lubricate the bore and the piston with Uni-Glide™, hydraulic oil or sewing machine oil – DO NOT use grease or viscous oils  
Re-assemble the BOV in the reverse order  
TROUBLE SHOOTING  
The following points should be checked if you find that your engine is dipping below normal idle, stalling or if the BOV is functioning  
poorly. Please note: the following checks will cure 99% of problems experienced with a BOV.  
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Check the vacuum hose for splits, cracks, loose connection, kinking or any obstruction – old or fatigued hose may collapse  
under vacuum causing an obstruction.  
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With the engine running remove the vacuum / boost hose from the nipple in the cap of the BOV, there should a loud hissing  
sound. The engine should idle poorly, double check by covering the end of the hose with your finger otherwise the hose is  
blocked.  
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Check to see if the BOV is blocked or contaminated with dirt or debris.  
Ensure that the vacuum / boost source is not shared and that the vacuum source is directly from the inlet manifold.  
Check the seal between the intercooler flange and the BOV. Make sure the supplied gasket is installed and the BOV Flange  
is secured on the intercooler flange with the two factory bolts.  
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Ensure the spring clamps are secured on silicon hoses and fittings.  
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