how to replace the valve cover gasket on a 2003 bmw 525i
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- In this episode of how to be a man I go over how to replace the valve cover gasket on a 2003 bmw 525i. this will also show how to replace the ignition coils, spark plugs, and gain access to the valves.
You the only video I seen where they put RTV under the gasket.. thinking of doing this myself
That “oh 💩” moment at 0:30 earned a like 😂
Great tutorial and I have a new favorite word.....herniate 😄
Definitely good advice with the RTV on the lobes of the gasket. I failed to do this on my 540i and it leaked worse than ever.
I just this yesterday... Had major issues with finding the right gasket size/ depth.... Serious I even broke my phone on this 1 !!
THANK YOU I HAVE BMW 525i 2005 I JUST FIX THE COVER GASKET +10 GOD BLESS YOU
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I love watching your shows especially woman they didn't put your wife you cussing everything 😀
Being gentle is using a plastic trimmer tool, not a metal flathead screwdriver. You can break the plastic cover like that. Either way, was just curious how the valve cover is sitting on these models. Thanks for the video :).
Nobody:
Mechanic: these guys are hard af
ITS BEEN 2 YEARS NOW, DIS THE RTV PREVENT OIL LEAKS, I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW. THANKS? HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
You said to not put fluids in? What do u mean.
Is it the same on the 523i 1998?
Where can I find torque specs and sequence for the 2002 e39 525i??
Did you apply too much RTV? That seems like a ton of it, what if some of the excess bleeds into the engine?
Not a huge deal. Oil filter will stop it from going anywere. You kind of have to gunk it on with these cars because the plastic valve cover warps overtime
No, that is very excessive, especially if a harden bit clogs up any of the oil galleries.
Lmao problem is that its already in the engine.
Sloppy Job, but helps people I suppose. No need for all that RTV. I use Permatex ultra black/sensor safe and oil resistant at half moons front and back. That's all. Overkill works for some though. Good Video overall
Definitely too much RTV. BMW recommendations are a small amount in the
corners of the four humps. To each his own though.
"If this was an old ford this wouldve been done already", why I loved my explorer compared to the 530i TURD I'm driving currently... half the mileage, double the problems, thanks bmw
Does this work for a 530i as well
Thanks for posting this.
20 mins n $60gasket replacement kit n shops charge $400.
cool!!! i gave Will a thumbs up!!
Rick Ashe head gasket on a BMW 525i leaking water in the back
The beginning is funny af. 😂😂
BMW is notorious for their plastic components taking a shit after 50,000 miles
As well as their rubber components. Research discovered that in order for BMW to get an eco-friendly/tax discount manufacturing rating they had to choose a material that would only use 'recycled material'. They chose rubber components would be made using recycled rubber for new vehicles. That's why gaskets and window trim etc decay quicker than other cars. Mind blow when I read that.
Would you say this is similar to how to go about for the 530i model?
probably.
Yea dude this looks exactly like my 530i
i got one too, it looke the same
Hi, thank you for making this videio. I have a problem when replacing my valve cover gasket on my 2003 BMW 525i. The valve cover gasket does not sit flat on the valve cover. It is about a couple of millimeter higher than the grove. I confirmed with the seller Autohausaz to make sure I got the right part. Do you know of issues like this? Thanks..
Thanks SO mUch It is a big help
Normal for it to stick out some. Then as you tighten the bolts it kind of compresses down and spreads out microscopically to fill the groove it sits in in the valve cover. A.K.A. no leaky.
Did this engine overheat bad or something? How did the oil cap disintegrate like that? Jesus Christ
RIP Headphone users
Thanks for explaining.
Hi, I replaced my valve cover gasket on my 2003 BMW 525i. However, the gasket does not sit flat on the valve cover. It is about a couple of millimeter higher than the grove. It doesn't seem right to me. Do you have the same issue?
It's supposed to be like that or gaskets wouldnt be needed :). Just torque the cover down, the gasket should get thinner as it gets pushed down. Just don't torque it down too hard or you will break things.
Agree
good work but dirty(
Watch Regular car reviews. It is funny as shit. BMW Sooooo Fannnnncccccyyyyy.
lmao, i have a 2001 530i and everything plastic on it has just gone to shit
Sniffle Enough Guy...... result should try to take care of that before doing a video. It’s just less distracting. Hope you are doing better cause that is really bad.
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