Valve cover gasket DIY

BzsBimmer · 06-18-2015, 08:33 PM

Looked around and surprisingly I could not find a DIY for replacing the valve cover gaskets.
Anyone have the TIS, pictures, torque specs, and tightening pattern etc.?

BzsBimmer · 06-23-2015, 11:52 AM

Nada anyone?

Leonardo629 · 06-23-2015, 03:50 PM

Here you go bud

http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_se...ver_%28s65%29/

http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_se...ad_with_cover/

10NM for the tightening torque

BzsBimmer · 06-23-2015, 06:33 PM

Thanks! Forgot all about that site
Not to sound like an ingrate but I see the torque should be 15 Nm and 17Nm for the oil trap to cover

http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_se...ad_with_cover/

Is it really that easy per the guide? The pictures make it seem so easy because the engine is on a stand and not in a engine bay lol

BzsBimmer · 07-22-2015, 05:59 PM

User alxmlr789 did the valve cover gasket using OEM gaskets.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...5&postcount=18

Quote:

Originally Posted by alxmlr789

They were a pain actually, getting them lined up right without the gasket falling out was very tedious.

You need to remove the plenum, intake (drivers side) fuel injector plugs, coil pack plugs, coil packs, coolant reservoir (pass side only). After they are all removed, tie wrap all the wires up as far as you can to give you adequate enough clearance to clear the camshaft.

I actually goofed on my drivers side and am leaking a bit of oil. I need to pull this stuff and reinstall the gasket on my drivers side. Both sides should be around a 3 hour job. Pretty straightforward, but can be a tedious job if you aren't patient.

M3Bimmer77 · 08-09-2015, 01:38 PM

You tube..

BzsBimmer · 08-09-2015, 05:53 PM

Link it.

oolas3 · 11-09-2015, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Looked around and surprisingly I could not find a DIY for replacing the valve cover gaskets.
Anyone have the TIS, pictures, torque specs, and tightening pattern etc.?

Did you ever find a DIY?

BzsBimmer · 11-10-2015, 01:23 AM

No DIY other than the other link and the workshop manual.

Move Over · 11-10-2015, 08:26 PM

Yep, no DIY.

I will add some advice, look into replacing the bolts - more specifically the "crush grommets" that are seated in the valve cover. These tend to leak after they have been reused, and unfortunately they only come with the bolts. 4.75 per bolt/grommet. This was the source of one of my leaks.

Also, pay close attention to when you reinstall the crank case breather. The metal sleeves that bolt to the valve cover seemed to be a bit loose, which let the breather pull away from the VC and spews oil all over the place. What a stupid design. I used a set of small washers to essentially "lock" the sleeves into the breather.

May not happen on every job, but sure was a pain in the ass on mine.

kaede · 02-09-2016, 01:55 PM

Im, going to be doing this as well since my Passenger Side Gasket seems to be seeping (didn't take time to investigate, but i see oil stains.) Doing it soon with my Indy that will also be doing the Throttle Body Actuators at the same time.

Question. I found the parts for the gasket no problem, but anyone know the PN for the bolts? (will be replacing all of them, might as well) Also, how many will i need for the whole job? Thanks!

PS. my oil filler cap is also leaking... many posts on this already, but anyone can chime in the most effective way to fix that? Or just simply buy the updated cap every other time i change my oil. (My OCI is quite frequent.... usually every half year or 7500-10,000km which ever comes first). Thanks!

e92zero · 02-09-2016, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaede

Im, going to be doing this as well since my Passenger Side Gasket seems to be seeping (didn't take time to investigate, but i see oil stains.) Doing it soon with my Indy that will also be doing the Throttle Body Actuators at the same time.

Question. I found the parts for the gasket no problem, but anyone know the PN for the bolts? (will be replacing all of them, might as well) Also, how many will i need for the whole job? Thanks!

PS. my oil filler cap is also leaking... many posts on this already, but anyone can chime in the most effective way to fix that? Or just simply buy the updated cap every other time i change my oil. (My OCI is quite frequent.... usually every half year or 7500-10,000km which ever comes first). Thanks!

YMMV. I am at 114k miles on my 2011 with the original oil cap. My oci is 7500. It has leaked on me once and that was the one time I did not remove the gasket to clean it. All the other time, I would take the gasket off, clean it, put it back, and put a smear of oil on the lip on the valve cover before putting the cap back on. None of these other time I have experienced leak. I think the leak is because oil got behind the back side of the gasket and the oil cap (which happens when you take the cap off). If that side stays dry, I don't have any leak. Good luck.

BzsBimmer · 02-09-2016, 09:59 PM

Another tip that might work is to bend the ears back on the underside of the cap. This will allow the cap to sit tighter on the gasket seal.

etzeln · 04-03-2016, 02:40 AM

Are you sure the tightening torque spec is 15nm ? Because according to real oem the valve cover bolts are M6 which state need to be 10nm. Can someone confirm this ? Thanks

Move Over · 04-03-2016, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etzeln

Are you sure the tightening torque spec is 15nm ? Because according to real oem the valve cover bolts are M6 which state need to be 10nm. Can someone confirm this ? Thanks

Torque spec appears to be 10nm for the bolts.

BzsBimmer · 04-03-2016, 06:30 PM

Yes 6mm bolt is 10 Nm

X5-User · 09-25-2016, 01:49 PM

Anyone done this DIY?

AustinMsport · 09-25-2016, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

Anyone done this DIY?

I'm doing it right now. One valve cover off. I'm taking my time as this is my second car. Gasket and new bolts won't come in from ECS until later this week.

X5-User · 09-25-2016, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinMsport

I'm doing it right now. One valve cover off. I'm taking my time as this is my second car. Gasket and new bolts won't come in from ECS until later this week.

Can you please post pictures while doing the job?
I would like to tackle this as well by myself.

Move Over · 09-26-2016, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinMsport

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

Anyone done this DIY?

I'm doing it right now. One valve cover off. I'm taking my time as this is my second car. Gasket and new bolts won't come in from ECS until later this week.

Make sure you cover up your motor while the covers are off.

Brian_Fantana · 09-26-2016, 03:20 PM

In case anyone is interested I found the part number on the Bolt/Grommet

11127841217

BMW told me they dont stock the E9X valve cover gaskets nor this bolt because they never leak. I asked why I had oil on my spark plug threads. He response was "you should just pay and have it diagnosed." He wasn't aware I just picked my car up on Friday after BMW had kept my car for 3 weeks. #hardpass

BzsBimmer · 09-26-2016, 06:55 PM

I don't think my gaskets are leaking either. I believe based on the trail of oil, that it's coming from my oil filler cap.
I don't know about never leaking though... Smh at some dealers..

06-18-2015, 08:33 PM	#1
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BzsBimmer Major General 2299 Rep 5,955 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (27)	Thanks! Forgot all about that site Not to sound like an ingrate but I see the torque should be 15 Nm and 17Nm for the oil trap to cover http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_se...ad_with_cover/ Is it really that easy per the guide? The pictures make it seem so easy because the engine is on a stand and not in a engine bay lol
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BzsBimmer Major General 2299 Rep 5,955 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (27)	No DIY other than the other link and the workshop manual.
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Move Over Colonel 1172 Rep 2,461 Posts Drives: M3 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Peninsula iTrader: (9)	Yep, no DIY. I will add some advice, look into replacing the bolts - more specifically the "crush grommets" that are seated in the valve cover. These tend to leak after they have been reused, and unfortunately they only come with the bolts. 4.75 per bolt/grommet. This was the source of one of my leaks. Also, pay close attention to when you reinstall the crank case breather. The metal sleeves that bolt to the valve cover seemed to be a bit loose, which let the breather pull away from the VC and spews oil all over the place. What a stupid design. I used a set of small washers to essentially "lock" the sleeves into the breather. May not happen on every job, but sure was a pain in the ass on mine.
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kaede Captain 75 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Im, going to be doing this as well since my Passenger Side Gasket seems to be seeping (didn't take time to investigate, but i see oil stains.) Doing it soon with my Indy that will also be doing the Throttle Body Actuators at the same time. Question. I found the parts for the gasket no problem, but anyone know the PN for the bolts? (will be replacing all of them, might as well) Also, how many will i need for the whole job? Thanks! PS. my oil filler cap is also leaking... many posts on this already, but anyone can chime in the most effective way to fix that? Or just simply buy the updated cap every other time i change my oil. (My OCI is quite frequent.... usually every half year or 7500-10,000km which ever comes first). Thanks! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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BzsBimmer Major General 2299 Rep 5,955 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (27)	Another tip that might work is to bend the ears back on the underside of the cap. This will allow the cap to sit tighter on the gasket seal.
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etzeln New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 IB M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Are you sure the tightening torque spec is 15nm ? Because according to real oem the valve cover bolts are M6 which state need to be 10nm. Can someone confirm this ? Thanks
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BzsBimmer Major General 2299 Rep 5,955 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (27)	Yes 6mm bolt is 10 Nm
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Brian_Fantana Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 09 Alpine white E90 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gig harbor wa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [0.00]	In case anyone is interested I found the part number on the Bolt/Grommet 11127841217 BMW told me they dont stock the E9X valve cover gaskets nor this bolt because they never leak. I asked why I had oil on my spark plug threads. He response was "you should just pay and have it diagnosed." He wasn't aware I just picked my car up on Friday after BMW had kept my car for 3 weeks. #hardpass __________________ They've done studies, you know. Sixty percent of the time, it works every time. ~ Brian Fantana Last edited by Brian_Fantana; 09-26-2016 at 03:27 PM..
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BzsBimmer Major General 2299 Rep 5,955 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (27)	I don't think my gaskets are leaking either. I believe based on the trail of oil, that it's coming from my oil filler cap. I don't know about never leaking though... Smh at some dealers..
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