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      03-31-2019, 11:06 AM   #97
da jemster
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Drives: E46 M3,E93 M3,F22 M235i,i1 i3
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Originally Posted by Nihilation View Post
Valve cover gasket DIY video, just as promised:
Thanks for making this video!

A few tips:
* When peeling off the OEM stickers off the spark plug tubes, use a hair dryer to heat them up and you won't be left with any residual adhesive to deal with
* The passenger side can be easily be retracted by somersaulting it. Whilst one person holding the unmounted coolant reservoir to give clearance off the coolant hoses, lift end of the valve cover closest to the firewall and let it somersault/tumble towards you/front of the car. This way, you don't have to deal with trying to snake it under the coolant hose and by somersaulting/tumbling it, the spark plug tubes are not a hindrance.
* Even with my E46, I've always used OEM gaskets. I tried once the Delrin and it wouldn't stay in place in the groves like OEM. I never have to use any RTV to hold it in place as it fits like a glove compared to non-OEM replacement ones.

I'd brag how my valve glistens and post my pics but when celebrating my accomplishment, the wife accidentally spilled her drink on my phone and now the screen is non-responsive. :-(
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