Great video! Replaced the valve cover gasket on my E36 M3 and have no leaks. Not shown on the video, but I added a light bead of Red Permatex RTV sealant at front of the engine where the VANOS unit or front mounting timing chain cover meet and also at the rear.
What you did there at 4 minutes exactly is exactly what I needed thank you. I removed all this to do upgraded cams and I forgot where to attach the ground wires here specificly and my book nor does anyone else show this in there videos thank you very helpful! I had pics on my old phone but I broke it during the build.... Lmao
How long should it take to do this job, if a mechanic is doing it, versus a weekend warrior who hasnt done this before? I am wondering how much labor a garage would charge to do this job. Seems like a simple enough job, but a little scary for a first timer.
I believe bmw made these valve cover gaskets out of a composite. Thus them getting brittle, I literally had a chunk pop out today. I'll be doing this tomorrow probably
Yea man this is totally different. This is for the plastic cover over the cams and timing chain. A head gasket is in between the head[ where you cams, valves and vanos unit] and the block[ pistons and oil pump] are located.
Hi there, I suspect my spark plug gasket needs replacing - however, my head gasket is relatively new. Can I re-use my head gasket or do I need to replace both gaskets when opening up the engine? Thanks!
if your valve cover gasket is more brittle than flexible or if you have to peel it off change them. they are soft rubber when new and become hardened with heat and time. the kit brings both valve cover gasket and the inner sparkplug tube gaskets for around $30 so just buy them! also make sure you get the valve cover bolt seals that are used on the bolts that tighted the valve cover. you might have to ask for those as an addition because not all gasket kits give you those seals. torque specs for the valve cover bolts are 86 in lbs. make sure everything is clean and spotless. no silicone is required at all for this application.
So the bolt in the back left of the cover is completely rounded out. It's to the the point to where the flower tool isn't even catching. Any ideas on how to get it out??????
the valve cover gasket is 86 in-lbs ' 'NOT lbs'' just to let all you Guys out there. so you don't make that BIG MISTAKE OF Over TIGHTENING And STRIPPING IT . ok Guys good Lock
+blackonblackseven I know of the powersteering. there is a vaccuum canister that says oad on one end and on the other end says vaccuum. both ends have a connector for vaccuum lines
9 years later and this video still serving the people 🙏🏻🙏🏻
The kid is good. Young at age yet mature in his way working with engine like a ballerina. Sweet!
Great video! Replaced the valve cover gasket on my E36 M3 and have no leaks. Not shown on the video, but I added a light bead of Red Permatex RTV sealant at front of the engine where the VANOS unit or front mounting timing chain cover meet and also at the rear.
Smart man
IT GIVES US HOPE TO SEE A YOUNGSTER LIKE THIS, THANK-YOU SIR !!
Watching this 6 years later. Thanks for the help
Great to have a young man teach this old man new tricks. Thank you.
What you did there at 4 minutes exactly is exactly what I needed thank you. I removed all this to do upgraded cams and I forgot where to attach the ground wires here specificly and my book nor does anyone else show this in there videos thank you very helpful! I had pics on my old phone but I broke it during the build.... Lmao
does it make a difference?
This guy made it look so easy. Will be working on mine once I get a chance. Bad oil leak around the valve cover.
dude sweet video, i had oil leaking in my sparkplug chambers and this is exactly the video i needed
You don't need a video, you need a gasket lol
Great job young man. Very detailed explaination.
Great job and great video quality!
Hang on to this kid! He knows his stuff
great job! now I can replace my gasket of e39 that got leak after 22 years!!! thanks for the vid :)
VERY WELL DONE SIR, " YOU DA MAN " .....THANK-YOU VERY MUCH CHIEF !!
Good video and nicely explained I love it I'm going to do a job like this pretty soon !
A true zen moment, thank you
How long should it take to do this job, if a mechanic is doing it, versus a weekend warrior who hasnt done this before? I am wondering how much labor a garage would charge to do this job. Seems like a simple enough job, but a little scary for a first timer.
Few hours it’s really not that difficult
Great job on the production of this video!
Many thanks ! well explained, High quality video but a little bit of noise on the audio. Now let's order a head cover gasket :P
Great video! Im going to change my valve cover on my 96 m3!
Thank you for the video.
Thank you for the video. Great job!
This video is amazing
I believe bmw made these valve cover gaskets out of a composite. Thus them getting brittle, I literally had a chunk pop out today. I'll be doing this tomorrow probably
Can you do a video for the oil filter housing gasket?
Thanks bro you save my life
Thanks a ton!!!! 🏆
good video!..thank you
this made me want to buy an electric ratchet
Is this a head gasket change or is that totally different?
The valve cover gasket is different. It's higher up on the engine than the head gasket.
Yea man this is totally different. This is for the plastic cover over the cams and timing chain. A head gasket is in between the head[ where you cams, valves and vanos unit] and the block[ pistons and oil pump] are located.
Dope video man
Hi there, I suspect my spark plug gasket needs replacing - however, my head gasket is relatively new. Can I re-use my head gasket or do I need to replace both gaskets when opening up the engine? Thanks!
if your valve cover gasket is more brittle than flexible or if you have to peel it off change them. they are soft rubber when new and become hardened with heat and time. the kit brings both valve cover gasket and the inner sparkplug tube gaskets for around $30 so just buy them! also make sure you get the valve cover bolt seals that are used on the bolts that tighted the valve cover. you might have to ask for those as an addition because not all gasket kits give you those seals. torque specs for the valve cover bolts are 86 in lbs. make sure everything is clean and spotless. no silicone is required at all for this application.
And why you didn't use any gasket maker RTV ?
Because he used a fel pro gasket they don't recommend rtv
Do you know the spec torque of the CAM bearings to bolt up the bearing for e36 328i?
So the bolt in the back left of the cover is completely rounded out. It's to the the point to where the flower tool isn't even catching. Any ideas on how to get it out??????
Josh E use a smaller size socket and hit it on till it gets stuck hit it evenly, then try to remove it
Does anyone know if there are smaller washers on the four center studs that go under the gasket?
do you need to drain the engine oil before doing this?
It's not necessary.
No.
Are you suppose to use silicone on the gasket or not to prevent leaking?
i beleive not. just be sure its all cleaned up and tightened to spec. 86 in lbs
No
How many valve cover bolt seals are there for the s52? 8:22
I figured it out, it's 15.
I ended up using red rtv all around the gasket just as a precautionary measure
What is the torque for each bolt? Thanks!
86
12-13 nm
the valve cover gasket is 86 in-lbs ' 'NOT lbs'' just to let all you Guys out there. so you don't make that BIG MISTAKE OF Over TIGHTENING And STRIPPING IT . ok Guys good Lock
Does anyone on here have a diagram of how the vacuum hoses next to the iac valve connect? And what is that black canister under the intake?
Black canister under the intake is your power steering reservoir
+blackonblackseven I know of the powersteering. there is a vaccuum canister that says oad on one end and on the other end says vaccuum. both ends have a connector for vaccuum lines
+living4ultron!!!! The black canister is for recirculation and filtration of gasoline vapores.
hey mine still leaks
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Great video, Thank You