How To Replace The Valve Cover On A BMW N55 Engine (X5, 335i, & More) – DIY, Diagnosis, and Repair

How To Replace The Valve Cover On A BMW N55 Engine (X5, 335i, & More) – DIY, Diagnosis, and Repair

► If you are suffering from leaking or dirty oil, experiencing a burning oil smell, or can visibly see cracks in the valve cover, it may be time to replace the valve cover on your N55-powered BMW. The valve cover is an essential part of making sure your vehicle is performing at its best. This particular replacement from BMW comes with the gaskets, hardware, and the integrated oil separator you need to get the job done. Gareth Foley, our BMW catalog manager, is here to take you through the steps needed to ensure success.

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Ryan Sutton says:

Do you need to replace the Valvetronic Actuator Seal if you are just replacing the gasket?

John John says:

Is there any valntronic motor calibration on the n55, I'm new to n55, I've had 6 e90s but just realized there wasnt a motor on the left side of valve cover

LaloMan says:

You DON'T need new veltronic seal "self tapping bolts" as they are NO different to the new ones! You can use the same ones as they still have their original thread and it seems FCP Euro just wants to sell you new one by making you think you have to!
Also those Valve cover bolts are NOT E-12s, they are E-10 socket bolts for the 2011 535i bmw n55 engine! E-12 socket is too big & loose while the E-10 socket fits perfect and torqued to 6 lbs. each bolt. I also counted 26 bolts, not 24 as mentioned in this video!
He also didn't show how to move away the hard plastic vent hose that connects to the veltronic, its a bitch because it doesn't bend and will break with force. You have to disconnect a section of it that's connected to a 3 way part vent hoses under the air filter housing. That way u are able to twist it And move it to the front side of the motor & away from any part of the valve cover.

LaloMan says:

I also took off the middle center part back panel just behind the rear valve cover that holds the middle of the windshield cowl. Makes much easier to see and torque the rear bolts of the valve cover!

Brian Gold says:

Add a link for the cowl cross brace bolts as well, please.

Chen Sun says:

Thanks for the video. How do you remove vacuum connection pipe at 9:18? Is there something to push/pry on? I'm stuck there for 2 hours.Thanks for the help!

LaloMan says:

If it wasn't for this instructional video i would've missed buying the veltronic seal gasket and its 2 screws! Its about $13 total kit.

LaloMan says:

Fuck yeah!!!! FINALLY a video on changing the valve cover on the exact car of mine! BMW 535i F10 with the N55 engine!!!!
I just did the spark plugs yesterday and what a bitch that was but at least no more misfires and full power back to my F10 M Sport!

John Clark says:

Excellent video! The gasket on my N55 (55k miles) is starting to weap and I've REALLY wanted to tackle this job myself when I change out the spark plugs.

DIY TIP: Disconnect battery the night before and the fuel system will be relatively depressurized.

Q: I've watched a couple of videos on this job and have wondered why nobody pops off that 4-prong breather hose at the other end rather than trying to shimmy it off the valve cover?

redgtocruiser says:

Did this job on a 2013 E70 X5 with the N55. There is not a vacuum plug on the side of the valve cover. Two vacuum lines connect to the valve cover on the E70 N55 X5's for reference.

Ken L. Green says:

Aw crap, I just did my VC on my N54 a few weeks ago. Your videos are my bible 🙂

Sande Halonen says:

Just put some vaseline, gasket glue etc between valve cover and gasket so that it's easier to install the valve cover with out risk that gasket might slip out of place.

Nicholas Marangos says:

Awesome video! Someone get that man some air conditioning!

Junior Wilkinson says:

Great job dude.

Goro 0151 says:

why is swet dripping from this guys head is he a mechanic or an office bitch wtf?

Mark Day says:

Nice HOT air intake WTH is with that?

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