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A VERY THOROUGH JOB…. Kudos to the HIGHLY SKILLED GENTLEMAN who took the
time to show people how it is DONE.. Excellent Job!
Thanks for the video. I noticed you put the RTV on the gasket for the half
moons as opposed to the on the head surface. That’s unique from what I’ve
been reading/viewing. Most others suggest putting it on the head surface
and only at the peak of the half moons and only about 1/2″ from the peak
each way (plus at the vanos joints on the head like you do). I’m inclined
to do it your way on my 328is because my VCG wasn’t leaking back there at
all and I saw RTV through the entire half moons when I removed it. Have
you done it placing RTV on the head surface at the half moon peaks only and
found your way is better?
Also, would you recommend Permatex high temp red or Permatex ultra black.
The ultra black specifically says its sensor safe and the red does not.
Again, thank you for the video. Huge help!
I just replaced my valve cover gasket with a bmw gasket but I have a small
leak at the back screw do you have any sugguests of what I might check? I
have a bmw x5 4.4i.
are there certain torque specs i should follow for the bolts? and obviously
it should be tight but is it necessary to be exact with those specs?
i have an oil leak on my 2007 BMW X5 do you think if i replace the valve
cover it will stop or i should get to the BMW place?
thank you very much Shalom
Did you need to drain the engine oil out before take off the valve cover?
Thanks.
Hey guys, great video but I have a quick question. I’m going to do this on
an N52 and the procedure seems very similar. Do you know if the bolts on
the valve cover are aluminum and need to be replaced or are they ok to be
reused and retorqued?
Hi,
Would the procedure be the similar for an 06 E83 3.0?
Thanks in advance
Hello . Otto I have 525i 2004. I’m no pro mechanic. But I’m pretty sure
this video is for my ride!? Just want to get the clear from you bro . ??
Does this procedure prevent oil from entering the spark plug wells? Is oil
in the wells a potential problem? Thanks!
Otto,Just sent an Email to Bavauto in regard to this need advice.
Is an oil change necessary after changing the VCG.?
Thanks otto
Excellent, keep it simple video… I’ll be doing that soon…
i got a question, i got a e36 325 m50 engion. and i want to replace mij
valve cover gasket because its leaking. can you tell me how many NM i need
to torque the bolts back in place?
How is replace the engine valve cover for a bmw 328i different than this
model?
An excellent DIY video! Thank you!
only germans can make a plastic cover work so good for so long.
I have an aluminum cover on my italian Fiat and it doesnt shut properly, it
has been cracked 2 times and 2 times soldered, and today im fighting with
it to make it shut.
Nice vid btw :D
Thanks Otto. BC of BavAuto & yourself my ride is in good hands. Mine! Lol
thanks again
Thank you for your time and for your video
Thanks for the top notch video!
how do you do a & series
Thanks for answer…do you guys sell a book repair for 2007 x5 3.0??? If so
post link if you can…
Do you have to replace the bolts with new one?
Hi. Thank you for this truly informative video. You are going to save me
hundreds of dollars. Do you have a video covering the procedure to
replacement the VANOS seals? I would be very keen if it is available. I
have a 2003 530i. Thank you again.
Can you use an alternate sealant not specific for BMW? Can I use Permatex
black silicone adhesive sealant?
How did you loosen the bolt #12 under the cabin filter, looks like there is
no room to reach it?
I have a 2001 BMW 325i and it’s leaking from the transmission draining
plot. I was wondering what type of oil to use for the transmission.
Hi BavAuto.Your videos are very helpful. I have E38 728 M52TU. Would you
make a video of changing oil separator which ventilates crankcase?
Hi. You videos are really helpfull. Can I use carb cleaner instead of break
cleaner?
Do you need to Skim/Machine Flaten the Cylinder Head if the the Head gasket
is gone ?
top video BavarianAuto, but when you are taken out the rubber seals for the
spark-plugs it’s better to use a heat gun to soften the seals then thy will
come out easeyer, next time why don’t you try it.
Well, yesterday I was replacing the valve cover hasket on my ’95 BMW 525i
wagon. I made the replacement, and was carfully and gradually torquing down
the VC bolts. On two of them (2nd center bolt from the front of the engine,
and the top side bolt adjacent to the center bolt) the stud snapped long
befoire I got anywhere near the 89 inch-pound torque spec. Undoubtedly my
VC will leak now. What can I do to remedy the situation?
Did this 2 months ago it was easy
The VANOS instructions will be posted on our tech blog site at
blog.bavauto.com in a couple days (working on it now). Just go to the blog
and search VANOS DIY .
Use a mechanic’s stethoscope (with a megaphone end …. like the one we
sell) to try to locate the source of the whistle. You may hve a vacuum leak
someplace in the intake system. The VANOS instructions will be posted on
our tech blog site at blog.bavauto.com in a couple days (working on it
now). Just go to the blog and search VANOS DIY .
As 18iser noted, the oil will be in the oil pan. No need to drain.
Thanks for this video, I was going replace my valve cover gasket on my
M52B28 next week, and I only had an idea how I was going to replace it, but
now I’ve seen it visually and I bet it would make it easier to replace it.
Again thanks for this video!
We have the VANOS rebuild as a complete photo DIY. This is posted on our
Tech Blog at blog.bavauto.com … search VANOS DIY in the blog search box.
no need to drain the oil
I see that now, thanks!
Hmm … Good thought.
yes, the Vanos video would come in handy