BMW N52 Oil Leak | Check these bolts!

Apparently, the forward head bolts that go into the timing cover area like to lose their heads on the N52. I found this by accident looking fro the broken bolt heads to my intake vanos unit. Thankfully the aluminum bolts weren't stuck and I was able to back them out with some persuasion.
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Side note- This DIY is not intended as instructional content. It is merely entertainment for you to do what you wish with. I’m just a guy with an awesome beard doing stuff I love. This content should not be used as a substituted for the advise of an appropriately qualified and licensed professional.

[@JSquaredCubing]

Bro love the evil laugh!! The intro is amazing!!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks bro.

[@cyndijarvie1841]

Crackin me up! Love the laugh! So natural… like real people. 😊

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Sorry to pop the bubble but this whole channel is AI....🤖

[@anaestereo810]

This X5 couldn't have fallen on better hands.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

I appreciate that, thank you.

[@ammanpandde5097]

How would you rate N52's reliability?
I thought it's better then N55.
Great content!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Realistically it’s a very reliable platform. However this is a good example of what happens when not maintained. I think that’s the biggest issue I’ve run into.

[@ammanpandde5097]

@@DrivingForwardBuilds Thanks!

[@miketurin5233]

N52 is very reliable but certain years had many recalls. I drove 5 different N52 and still have two. The worst is my X5 2008 with bolt recalls and common E70 issues. Worst. platform by the way but great to drive once fixed.