ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @zeiten
Hey guys, this is a DIY video on how to replace valve cover gaskets with upper timing chain cover gaskets on S65 V8 BMW engine that has been installed in E9x BMW M3 from 2008 to 2013.
Thank you for watching, if you have any questions don't hesitate to comment
Very nicely done. Just a few tips in case prior comments didn't include this... I would use a firm plastic wedge tool to break the valve cover seals, maybe a firm whack or two with a soft blow hammer as well. Using a screwdriver makes me very nervous about possibility of damaging/nicking the mating surfaces of the valve covers; Also, I'd recommend a torque wrench and following the timing sequence which is center and outward along the plane. Fairly standard. Lastly, I would cover your lower intake plenum openings with shop towel to avoid dropping anything into the engine head. Hope these additional tips help.
just changed my valve cover gaskets on my m3 with the help of this video ,thank you so much for very detailed diy tutorial.
Nothing was torqued to spec... it’s 10nm right? For the VC bolts
Thank You much for this tutorial. Keep it up!
i followed this and i gotta redo my valve cover gaskets they started leaking from, the back. i recommed people watching this video use rtv sealent. idk if it some how didnt line up in the back. to hold the gasket in place.
Hey how did you know it was leaking from the back? I just did mine as well and wanted to look out for any leaks
There are four points, (two on each valve cover) where RTV is needed (despite what he says in the video, you absolutely need black RTV) to install the gasket but putting a TINY amount of RTV on each bolt hole on the gasket will hold it in place making it much easier to line up. Torque on the bolts is not very tight. IF you over tighten them you're going to get leaks and a crushed gasket.
Long Live to NA's
BimmerN53
I also read you're supposed to use all new bolts for the valve covers as they get stretched over time - is that true? Looks like you used the existing bolts.
Nope, complete bs, old bolts are just fine
The BMW workshop manual says to replace them. See page 11 12 005: "Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released."
torque specs would have made this video perfect
Did you just use regular shop towels with no degreaser to clean the valve cover? Also, are you sure silicone is not necessary inside the grooves? In the BMW forums the people use dreibond
Yes and stay away from forums
@@ZeitenMan I really don’t know what to believe lol
Well done
What is the torque specs for all the bolts?
7-8 ft/lb will do
the manual says 10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 15 Nm for the M7 bolts. And 4 Nm plus 45 degrees for the oil separator screws. Then, for the timing covers, 15 Nm for the M7 bolts and 20 Nm for the M8 bolts.
Interesting video but that engine is one of the dirtiest I've ever seen. I hope the owner received a can or two of engine degreaser for Valentine's Day.
😂
BMW has lost its quality. From oil to coolant leaks. Engine lights on for ABS & other lights. Why ?
still good quality just silly things that are extra really, lights are common for the break pad wear indicators but u can just solider them together and fix that for life, crappy pcv valve but also easy to change urself, good engines if properly maintained. and most all lights can be reset on the dash
and most coolant leaks are fixed by replacing an o ring lol
Man… that M3 is neglected! Guarantee the owner doesn’t take great care of their car. Good video as always dude 👊🏻
is there a need to take note the tighting sequence of the valve cover bolts? great video by the way!
yes, there is a tigntening sequence if you don't then you'll just get another leak
What is the o rings called on the oil separator
Very dirty engine.
Did you disconnect the battery for this?
you don’t need to disconnect the battery for this job.
tim have you done a 2011 328i xdrive automatic 6speed transmisson service video? if so get one together haha i need to do a service ! also any major thing u would recommend on a car with 240,000kms to replace or service? ive done all the little things.
Hi, it’s exactly the same as we have already on the channel for 335i, zf6hp19/21 the only difference is that you’ll have transfer case there and front drive shaft they are not on the way of the procedure
@@Zeiten thank you! Any recommended fluids? Or just oem!?
We use mostly febi bilstein or zf which is oem
I wish all DIY videos were this good of quality..
We try our best😁
Very good with lots of info and close ups!
Thank you, appreciate your feedback🙌
Hey bro i got a 2011 328i 112k mile i keep getting miss fire code for number 3 -4 and muilt random miss fire i change the coil pack and spark plug x6 each in the last 2 week and i still get miss fire the rmp jump up and down when im at the red light some time when i step on the gas hard car feel like dying and the exhaust sound weird i have to turn the engine off and then turn back on and i swap the injector but is still number 3 and 4 there is no leak around the valve cover gasket can u help me thank
Hard to say without inspection, if yours is SULEV bring to the dealer they will have to take care of it for free, can be something serious but without seeing the car impossible to tell
@@Zeiten i have a n51 is that a sulev and how are they free?
@@Zeiten are you in california?
Yes in Los Angeles, SULEV cars are covered by warranty until 150k miles or 15 years whichever comes first and it is required by law that dealer fixes all emission related issues for free within those parameters, n51 is sulev
@@Zeiten srry i ask so many question are they repair like spark plug or coil or valve cover gasket or head gasket replacement? i can go to any bmw dealership? im gonna try and call the dealer tomrrow and if anything can u come and check out my car? i live in santa ana
Awesome like I said you are the best bmw mechanic ever hands down bro.
Thank you🙌