Thanks for this video...Helped me tackle the gasket on my e87 116i. Ended up being very straightforward on my simplified engine. Hardest part was getting the plastic valve cover off as the old gasket had turned rock hard and was glued on. Putting the new gasket on was super easy and just dropped into place.
Nice vid, i like it :) But you forgot something important though: The "Drei Bond 1209" or "Three Bond 1209" paste. It is used to seal around the edges at the cover, without it the rubber sealing will leak again or the engine "breathes air wrong". That 3 Bon 1209 is just 5 bucks or even less. Friend of mine working for BMW here in germany done this change with me, and he almost freaked out as i tried to fit it on the engine without that 3 Bond sealing paste :D its really important to keep it tight and sealed :)
Thanks mate, just did this today on my 2006 3 series (e90), if you label the bolts and use the right tools you can’t go wrong! Save your coin for mods and not for dealer repairs
Great video! Thanks!!! Can this bad gasket create a mis fire? There is a lot of oil leaking to the point of smoking around the engine bay. Thx in advance.
Great video, to diagnose if this gasket has gone, would dampness and a smell of petrol / oil through the vents be a symptom? It looks a bit damp around the rocker cover also one of my spark plugs had a bit of oil on it as well
No 10nM on the top bolts.. see other videos in German they all show.. plus must use drei bond on all the half moons!! Also that's the valvetronic motor lead in top ( not vanos) and it's the eccentric shaft sensor ( not camshaft) and replace its gasket too.. comes in the good OEM elring kits.. also comes with the replacement 4 x spark plug tube o rings too.
great video, My 318i is smoking from the back of the bay, guessing it may well be the gasket leaking on to the exust manifold. I hate that i will get charged loads if i still had my undercover garage i would crack on my self... thanks
When i try to put the rocker cover back on, it seems to get stuck at the back end closet to windscreen, gave it a push etc still feels if something is blocking it. Checked all over but nothing, any ideas?
But late but 5w-30 or 0w-30 which is fully synthetic, also try to find one with LL-01 certification. Use 0w-30 if you have a low mileage engine and use 5w-30 if you have a high mileage engine.
Cheers for this. Bought one of these 6 months ago,& the thing has broke my heart. Without doubt the worst car I have owned. Do you have a video for an intake manifold removal on an E90? Because of a broken breather pipe, the manifold has to be removed to get at it.....
if I had a pound for every gasket problem with this 318 engine and the rest SMDH madness engine seals was the last problem £800 & still got work to do lol
Not head gasket. Valve cover gasket. Very different. No need to drain oil , just make sure engine is cold before attempting so all/most oil at bottom. Done this on several BMW engines and it looks complex bit it's not. Sealant on the moon shaped bits is essential.
hello... how can I ask you something? i kicked off a piece and i dont know how to put it on again.... puu.sh/ojxXm/9939c429aa.jpg i kicked off the piece number 3
New to engine maintenance, this has to be one of the clearest concise videos I have seen. Thank you, subscribed.
Thanks for this video...Helped me tackle the gasket on my e87 116i. Ended up being very straightforward on my simplified engine. Hardest part was getting the plastic valve cover off as the old gasket had turned rock hard and was glued on. Putting the new gasket on was super easy and just dropped into place.
Nice, just bought a 2005 E90 and noticed that oil has dribbled down onto the cat. Your video is just what the doctor ordered.
Nice vid, i like it :) But you forgot something important though: The "Drei Bond 1209" or "Three Bond 1209" paste. It is used to seal around the edges at the cover, without it the rubber sealing will leak again or the engine "breathes air wrong". That 3 Bon 1209 is just 5 bucks or even less. Friend of mine working for BMW here in germany done this change with me, and he almost freaked out as i tried to fit it on the engine without that 3 Bond sealing paste :D its really important to keep it tight and sealed :)
I've never used anything on any gaskets before. If the gasket is flag, no half circles in it, do you still need this?
Nah man you are an absolute legend , veeerry straightforward video and commentary, the best of the best 💪💪💪
Thanks mate, just did this today on my 2006 3 series (e90), if you label the bolts and use the right tools you can’t go wrong! Save your coin for mods and not for dealer repairs
u got to get dirty these days b/c they take all your coppers for doing something you could just do yourself.
why label the bolts? u meant the coils maybe?
Haha 2 years late but some people take things apart and forget which bolts go where
Another really informative video and crystal clear commentary. Appreciated - Thank you!
You are welcome, Thank you for the comment
Great video, I’ll be attempting this this coming weekend on my 08 318i
I love your narrated Videos BMAC, very informative. Makes me want to buy a BMW or VW in the states.
+Jesse Monico stick with the VW.
Great video! Thanks!!! Can this bad gasket create a mis fire? There is a lot of oil leaking to the point of smoking around the engine bay. Thx in advance.
Great video mate, thanks
Great video, to diagnose if this gasket has gone, would dampness and a smell of petrol / oil through the vents be a symptom? It looks a bit damp around the rocker cover also one of my spark plugs had a bit of oil on it as well
Thank you so much! I feel so much confident after watching this 👏👏
I'm so glad!
Wondering where your fuel lines are? Am I missing something?
How much does the dealer change? $1000.
+blackericdenice I can quite easily see them charging customers that and more. BMW's are awful to work on
BMAC VAGS Love the video nice car.
***** Thank you brother
BMAC VAGS What year is the car? I haven't seen a 318 n years.
+blackericdenice 2006 E90, Its the same engine in the E46
Excellent video ! :) I just started and gave up lol . Just gonna sell the car with the new gasket
A baby could do this job haha. What is wrong lol ?
Same process for an e87? 120i
Good quality how to Video man! Love the voice over!
Does this have one time use bolts when you do this? Not sure if I need to order those as well.
I believe so apparently they stretch over time
No 10nM on the top bolts.. see other videos in German they all show.. plus must use drei bond on all the half moons!!
Also that's the valvetronic motor lead in top ( not vanos) and it's the eccentric shaft sensor ( not camshaft) and replace its gasket too.. comes in the good OEM elring kits.. also comes with the replacement 4 x spark plug tube o rings too.
What do you mean by "No 10nM on the top bolts"?
Great video. BMW recommend the rocker cover gasket bolts to be torqued to 30nm and then quarter turned 90 degrees x2 times.
great video, My 318i is smoking from the back of the bay, guessing it may well be the gasket leaking on to the exust manifold. I hate that i will get charged loads if i still had my undercover garage i would crack on my self... thanks
Thanks bro much appreciated 👍🏼
Should the cover bolts be replaced.. also what is the correct torque please
The bolts are fine to be reused.
The plug on top is the eccentric shaft reference sensor plug. Gotta be careful not to break the clips when removing.
Is it ok without silicone ????
When i try to put the rocker cover back on, it seems to get stuck at the back end closet to windscreen, gave it a push etc still feels if something is blocking it. Checked all over but nothing, any ideas?
Hi , can I apply black Permatex on the gasket to secure leaking ?
I have 2006 e87 120i n46 can you replace it?
nice vid!
I need to attempt this on my 320i
good work good work and nice clear video.
Hi what brand/grade oil you recommend for this engine?
But late but 5w-30 or 0w-30 which is fully synthetic, also try to find one with LL-01 certification. Use 0w-30 if you have a low mileage engine and use 5w-30 if you have a high mileage engine.
Great video mate
Cheers for this. Bought one of these 6 months ago,& the thing has broke my heart. Without doubt the worst car I have owned. Do you have a video for an intake manifold removal on an E90? Because of a broken breather pipe, the manifold has to be removed to get at it.....
wrong, ccv hoses and ccv itself can be changed without removing the intake manifold. The other day I had to remove it but for the starter
Can I pay you to do this for me I have the same car ?
Where are you loacted?
East London canning Town
great video. helped loads. thanks
Very useful, thank you
greatly explained...thanks
if I had a pound for every gasket problem with this 318 engine and the rest SMDH madness engine seals was the last problem £800 & still got work to do lol
This is the best video on removing head gasket. Thank you very much! I take it i need to drain old before i remove it? Or not required? Thanks allot
Not head gasket. Valve cover gasket. Very different. No need to drain oil , just make sure engine is cold before attempting so all/most oil at bottom. Done this on several BMW engines and it looks complex bit it's not. Sealant on the moon shaped bits is essential.
Was it leaking oil Bmac? How the owner knew this had to be changed?
+Dodger yep, leaking oil on the exhaust
Milwaukee Baby..
You cut at 5.06, the only bit I needed to see. There's no fucking room to manoeuvre in there
Like!
hi
hello... how can I ask you something? i kicked off a piece and i dont know how to put it on again....
puu.sh/ojxXm/9939c429aa.jpg
i kicked off the piece number 3
That looks like a total hassle Boydie
+philzambo OMG!! They are BS to work on. Soooooooo much Plastic its unreal
BMAC VAGS You need to strip half the motor to get to the bits you need to work on!