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BMW Valve Cover Replacement (528i Ajusa) FCP Euro
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BMW valve cover gasket leaking?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this DIY install video from our
own, Gareth Foley, who will show you how to replace the entire valve cover
and valve cover gasket on his BMW 325i: http://ow.ly/tBmGt
They might as well make the valve cover out of cardboard. Look how fragile
it looks!
Do you guys have any videos about fixing an e46 sunroof?
Thanks!
Thank you so much for making this, and your other BMW DIY videos! Is that a
Zionsville radiator?
BMW valve cover gasket leaking?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this DIY install video from our
own, Gareth Foley, who will show you how to replace the entire valve cover
and valve cover gasket on his BMW 325i: http://ow.ly/sntiG
To people watching this video as a guide, please note that you should
always tighten the valve cover down in a criss-cross pattern (this applies
to anything involving a gasket – oil pans, thermostat housings, etc.), and
never tighten down to final torque spec on the first pass as seen in this
video. Also, using a torque wrench is highly recommended for this
procedure, as the valve cover studs are extremely easy to strip on BMWs.
Additionally, using a little bit of oxygen sensor safe RTV sealant on the
“half-moons” is helpful for preventing oil leaks.
Sealant was used, specifically black RTV. Audi did not record during that
part of the process and therefor was not put in the video. Also, on
previous valve cover gasket installs I have gotten away without using RTV.
As far as I’m concerned its optional, not mandatory.
I disagree. Most of the information out there on these gaskets is positive.
I have used all three brands and never had an issue. Elring and Reinz may
be more widely available but I don’t think any one brand is superior over
the other.
And yes, the valve cover bolts. Some prefer to use the “Z pattern”. I don’t
feel the need to do this as doing it the way I did it in this video and
doing the Z pattern hasn’t made any difference. I have never had a valve
cover leak after replacing a gasket before. Ultimately it’s more important
to make sure all bolts are tightened evenly. But yes, I probably should
have shown the Z-pattern method.
Really appreciate you guys taking the time to make these videos!
Porno oil cap, sorry man )
and I see that you did not use sealant in some places and you absolutely do
not know the right tightening order of valve cover bolts )
and Ajusa gaskets are crap ))))))) only Victor Reinz or Elring
You’re not offending me. It’s just a cover on the stock cap and I’m
probably going to get rid of it soon.
Easy man, easy )) just use old TIS or new ISTA for your repair ) and all is
ok )