BMW 335i N54 Valve Cover Gasket POV DIY!!

In this video, I’ll share BMW 335i N54 Valve Cover Gasket POV DIY!!
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[@BMWFanatic]

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[@justinreynolds8338]

BMW Fanatic what website did you use to find correct torque

[@drkchocolatguy]

Watched this video and did each task and my car still works! Excellent video. FCPEuro parts showed up a day earlier than scheduled too. Thanks for putting this together. You made it easy. 2008 135 98k E88

[@goclunker]

Plastic valve cover on a super hot running motor. Thanks bmw.

[@anthonywright5275]

Lol what you mean... everything but the block is plastic 😂

[@goclunker]

@@anthonywright5275 ooof, truth.

[@BongChongy]

Just had to replace my valve cover because it was cracked

[@anthonywright5275]

I@@BongChongy lol I have one on its way now, I had oil pooling into the plugs. How was it?

[@goclunker]

@@anthonywright5275 Its a terrible job. enjoy! LOL

[@Jadenh87]

Did this the other day. It was first first DIY repair on my car. Done servicing etc but the guide was spot on. Would definitely be much easier second time around too

[@Riker-eq2yv]

Holy Valve Cover Batman! That was amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@danpatrick5944]

Dude! You’re the MAN I also have a 2008 , but 6 speed manual

[@fofdeejay]

I have a simple n46 engine but watch all your diy's. Because i learn a lot how an bmw engine is build. Love the way you explain everything,keep them comming. Tnx 👌

[@lowrider9367]

Just did this on my 2010 335d & WOW was that a job. I purchased the car knowing that I would have to replace it & thought it wouldn't be that involved. Boy was I wrong. Not hard just very involved with many other parts of the motor. Anyhow it's in & I have put 3500 miles on it & holding like new. So glad I did it myself because giving the valve train an inspection while in their was an added bonus...

[@Casperarizona]

It looks like a job! How long did it take??

[@harrypaardekooper3769]

Awesome DIY. Based on your video I was able to order all tools needed as a preparation. This weekend I was able to do a full gasket and cover replacement. Never did anything like this before but your video gave me enough confidence doing this on my own, thanks so much!!

[@ohgerald]

Thanks for the great DIY. This was the first big DIY I ever did. OMG! It took me a 1-1/2 days then I broke the vent hose and had to wait till the next day for the BMW dealer to open so I could overpay for a replacement lol. But to qualify this, all I ever did before was change a few tail light bulbs, air filters, and wiper blades. Lots of things were stuck, lots of things to figure out when it’s your first big DIY. So this was definitely jumping into the deep end for me. It definitely helps to have a friend help you. There is a lot of stuff going on with trying to get the cover off and back on, making sure wires are clear, etc. I watched this video - and some others - over and over to get an idea of what tools I needed. Then went out and bought the tools. The next thing I did month later was the LUX Angel Eyes upgrade when a bulb went out - I watched Justin Buice’s DY for that. Definitely a learning experience and very glad I did it. Appreciate all I learn on your channel. 2007 BMW 335xi Black Sapphire Metallic. 93K miles. Original owner. Black Apex SM10 8.5 x 18 wheels. I bent 3 VMR V710s in a year. Not buying VMR ever again.

[@NathanCantwell]

Thanks alot for this and the Injector DIY. I used this video two weeks ago to do the Valve Cover + Gasket, and the Injector video last July. Keep up the great work and look forward to your next videos on n55 and up motors.

[@romeitaly8524]

Literally the best DIY videos on KZbin You’re awesome brother!

[@ianshear8884]

Mate, great diy! Took a while but your instructions were clear as day. Little things are a different due to rhd and lhd placement differences but nothing major. The only issue was needing to buy an extra deep well socket for the 3 valve cover bolts. A deep one wouldn't latch on. Thanks, you're a legend!

[@raeggienable3064]

Great video & diggin the back ground music 👍🏽

[@scanspeak00]

Surely the most difficult engine ever invented to change the valve cover gasket on. Awesome tutorial. Thanks so much from Australia.

[@tcdesignguy]

"E60 550 says Hold my beer" - Watch the video on E60 550i valve cover replacement.

[@FarReachFR]

Just finished mine. Watched your DIY over and over. Thanks for your detail. Good stuff.

[@milanrotar8176]

Again, thanks for your video. Mine is a 2011 335ix coupe showing early signs of oil leaks. So yeah just got my oil changed. Week and a half later low oil about 1/2 a quart. So I started to look for leaks oilpan, valve cover, and the filter area. Good video!

[@kareemsamuel]

Thanks for the post. I referenced your video and I was able to get mine done. The Bentley Manual for this car did not mention taking off the fuel rail. That tip made it much easier.

[@paulewing1094]

Great video!!! I just did mine on my 06 N52. So much to move out of the way. Thanks for all details. Will be helpful when I graduate to an N54 someday. 👍🏾

[@BMWFanatic]

Paul Ewing thanks buddy!

[@samueloyegoke8346]

Man you make it look so easy to do When the time comes its gonna take days to do my car lol Great video very helpful

[@teddkennedy2041]

Just did this diy, excellent video. You can use the E10 socket and a pick tool to pull all the valve cover bolts/sleeves completely out of the cover. Makes it easy to remove the valve cover without needing another person. Only works if you’re replacing the whole cover though.

[@kar4tube]

Best DIY for this job! Thank you!

[@StraightOuttaTheSandbox]

You are awesome. I was nervous about this DIY, but after watching your video (multiple times) I went for it. Please keep making videos! You're a life saver.

[@sergiogonzalez8947]

Good luck! Hopefully you can tell me how it went because I want to do it to my car but idk yet lol

[@StraightOuttaTheSandbox]

@@sergiogonzalez8947 it went really well. I just changed the gasket (not the whole Valve Cover).I also did not remove the vacuum cannisters or boost solenoids. Just take your time. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@mcgyverb1664]

This is well done step by step diy, very good job mr fanatic👍

[@LCI335]

with time and patience, anyone can do this to save money! Nice video, it will definitely help a lot of folks!

[@justinbuice]

Great instructions as usual! Although I will probably take mine to BMW when the time comes lol

[@BMWFanatic]

Thanks man! It’s not too bad, but it felt like forever when trying to film each step 🤣🤣

[@roblesinline6642]

Justin Buice Justin you have the n52 it’s way easier on yours

[@RidwanMaassarani]

It’s 1200 to replace at bmw lol

[@runtwer5700]

BMW quoted me $1435 to replace just my gasket. Ordered one for $38 and I'm doing it myself this weekend. No way I'm paying that much for something that's less than $40 and takes a few hours

[@lowrider9367]

Come on Justin! Live a little!!!!

[@Kipitrl]

Awesome DIY keep it up!! Thanks 2008 E90 335i JB4+MHD BEF

[@Rey_FilmedIT]

I have an 08 e92 one and I ran into what we thought was the valve cover gasket. I’m just happy to have a warranty to pay for it. But once that ends. I’ll be right back here 😭😭😭. Awesome video man!!!

[@noelserrano8338]

Thanks for the video... saved a lot of money man !!!

[@averythornton8350]

Ty for the video. And the help on fb. Everything turned out good and saved me alot of money on labor.

[@misterp4047]

Great video man, thanks

[@MKRN98]

Great explanation of all the necessary steps. Love it! I've done oil filter housing already, now it's time for valve cover and oil pan. Having 335xi, oil pan is gonna be pain in the ass though... :(

[@SeriouslyDriven]

Very informative vid. Will attempt this myself

[@hassanraza1535]

Great work!!!

[@Mike-jb5mv]

Keep em coming. Thanks from San Antonio, Tx

[@heatchamps2011]

Michael Cordes thats where my ex lives :( .

[@BMWFanatic]

👌🏻

[@mikesaelee9094]

Nicely done! Keep them DIY vids coming! Can't wait to do mine, just hope my oil pan gasket isn't leaking as well(another common n54 issue) because I heard that oil pan gasket replacement requires dropping the subframe & it's labor intense...like 8-10 hrs, yikes! I guess for that, we have stealerships... make them work hard for once! lol

[@tspark1071]

Appreciate your effort

[@Fly1Style]

I didn't have a long enough socket for the valve cover studs in the center. I drilled the center of my 10mm deep well with a 5/16 drill bit. It worked. Couldn't put the extension into the socket fully, but it went in far enough to use the extension.

[@SteveWeltman]

LOVE the full step by step view of what to do on this DIY video. The motion on the video in full screen (head mounted GoPro?) was a little much for me. Still, walkthrough, talk-through was extremely useful and was exactly what I need to get this job done (planned on my E90 N54 w/120K mi as well). And love working w FCPEuro.com for maintenance parts. They're cool too.

[@BMWFanatic]

Steve Weltman they’re slowing coming in and being updated in the description. It was a mix of tripod, head mount GoPro and then switched back to a tripod 👌🏻

[@BMWFanatic]

Still adding them in, but wanted to get the video out 😀

[@SteveWeltman]

You've got a great way of describing things. Keep up the great work on the videos.

[@bluen5432]

love your DIYs! inspired me to make my own DIY channel. I have a single turbo swap DIY!

[@BMWFanatic]

Hell ya man!

[@josefasacothelordofbeats7623]

I gotta try this. This is extremely!!!! Detailed and simplistic per your instructions. Other videos they want to get all detailed and obnoxiously dramatically. Thanks and by the way. I been subscribed! If you ever need a free beat let me know I want to give back for giving backing to millions on Elite tech advice!

[@Zsword92]

Pretty intensive for a DIY

[@matt.108]

Lol replace your engine on jack stands and tell me about it 😂

[@phengchan3232]

Man It’s hard work!

[@draftytrout9283]

Great video!! Did you decide to go back to your stock cowl rather than the BMS cowl filters?

[@padoppeldi]

Hi, im currently doing this on my 335i, and i was wondering if you could give a little more detail on the order the screws have to be torqued back inside after changing the valve cover. i unfortunately didnt quite get the exact order from the video. thanks a lot

[@lordgarth1]

Just wanted to say thanks for this had a slight leak dripping down on cat since I bought it at 90K but now that I've been working remote with covid the extra oil was becoming a mess. BMW mechanic said not to replace the cover if it was ok (130k now) so I didn't but I'm sure if I still have it when it's time to do again I certainly will.

[@Dutch79]

Finally again a video that's useful. Good job. BTW, your garage needs to be cleaned up badly :)

[@BMWFanatic]

Dutch79 Not my garage 😀 At the in laws until my new house is built!

[@golamsarwaralamsiddique2617]

Let me know if I have not pulled my BMW X1 frm, then whether the car will be ignited

[@quamibrewster3032]

Hi i have a 320i e90 2010 i change mine last 2 months, but now i have the vanos seals to change as well gonna do that this weekend also i have a problem when park or in traffic idling for some 3-5 mins the car starts to smoke what causes this.

[@Chief_Justice_Live]

I was thinking of doing it myself, until I saw this video.

[@impacbmw1462]

Hey i ordered the Torque Wrench you set the link to when it came in the Torque specs start at 30lb,

[@senioraces]

Hi, can you say how long this would take you to do without the filming part?

[@joegarcia8447]

Hi one question do you put gascket glue on the valve gascket or just tighten with the tork wrench thx I have the code for my 335i 2008 is p0171 bank 1

[@giovannifigueroa7225]

Where did you get that flashlight? Looks like a 2-in-1 and interested in finding it.

[@alimurtaza299]

Great DIY, I have a 535i 2008, can I do this as my first DIY? As it costs too much to get it replaced by a mechanic? Any tips?? Thank you

[@marsmi6571]

I’ve gotten everything taken off and loosened but it’s still stuck on pretty tight. I’m sure it’s just the e10 threads falling back in. Should I just remove all the e10 or get my second hand and give it a little more muscle?

[@dogbonetc7623]

How do you know if the valve cover hasnt been replaced recently I forgot to ask if it was ever replaced

[@satishbelagutti3045]

Hi Lee, I really enjoyed watching your video, very descriptive, easy to follow. I have a 2009 335i x drive. I have all kinds of leaks and trying to fix it my self. Dealer is asking lot of money for it. I have leaks from the Oil filter gasket and cooler gasket, also leak from the engine head coolant hose. Would you recommend fixing those before I change the valve cover gasket? Do you have DYI video on how to change oil filter gasket and cooler gasket? I greatly appreciate your response. I am trying to save some money. Thank you.

[@heliosdawnsong]

Head coolant hose will break suddenly leaving you stranded... The end in the head is plastic (like everything BMW) and it crumbles (ask me how I know). As this is the point where coolant is at its highest temp, it is the most fragile coolant connection. You can buy an aluminum hose barb for $20 from FCPEuro or eBay and replace the plastic piece. (be forewarned if it's crumbling, chunks of plastic are already in your waterpump and/or thermostat--another expensive repair.) replacing the barb will prevent future fuckery though. www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-aluminum-coolant-hose-flange-rein-chc0609?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302526031&ads_targetid=pla-317976287412&ttv=2&gclid=CjwKCAjw5vz2BRAtEiwAbcVILwTyuDoACo0a2fDEwo1wRmwUz0D1AbbAgdhbWi7xmvnCa1DAt1lgEhoCzMYQAvD_BwE Also, oil leaks (which can be ereywhar on BMW) especially oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket, can leak oil onto serpentine belt, causing it to slip, which causes it to shred, which may then whip into front mail seal, possibly destroying the engine. There is a front main seal guard you can buy to prevent the damage, but not the leaking onto the belt (I may devise such). These are great cars that didn't finish R&D. Bean counters have destroyed sporty car longevity through plastic parts, snap fit time saving construction , and smaller parts that are only sold as part of a much more expensive, larger assembly. If BMW used metal in the cooling system (they do on some engines omg), cared slightly less about beating competition on purchase price, and designed for enthusiasts (no special tools, smaller parts available, etc.) with efficient repairability and common sense engineering-- literally everyone would buy and drive the ultimate driving machine. Sales would go up, folx would be happier, spend less on service, and promote the brand to every friend. Japanese common sense and pride in proper craftsmanship are several levels higher, alas they have no autobahn and a younger culture of motoring etc., so the driving experience isn't quite the same. The collaboration between Toyota and BMW is a step in the right direction, but didn't quite get us there. Germans need to stop making electronics, they suck at it, whereas Japanese electronics have always been top notch. If they focused on design, driving dynamics, and concept and left parts execution, quality control, and manufacturing to Japanese, Elon would go broke, 😂

[@topgun779]

If you do this you might as well do a tune up (new spark plugs, coils, clean injectors w/ new seals, new pcv valve etc.)

[@Cdswjp]

I'm still watching the video. I'm at 23minutes; pretty much exactly at that mark where the valve cover is off. I was wondering... would it be a bad/awful idea to clean the inside of the valve cover with rubbing alcohol also. Feels like a terrible question. I plan to do an oil change right before I attempt to start the vehicle.

[@craigus1968]

Awesome Job Lee. Thank you. I'm thinking that this is also a good time to get to all the vacuum lines on the turbos?

[@BMWFanatic]

Craig Neale sure is

[@justinreynolds8338]

Would a 09 535i be about the same? Just ordered my valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing gaskets.

[@marionunez5431]

Do you have to buy replacment bolts when replacing valve cover and VCG ?

[@Cdswjp]

Hey chief, at the 10minute mark you took the ground off the side. Would you kindly let me know what exactly was happening there. I'm not quite sure what that is although I have an idea. Would appreciate a bit of clarity. My thinking is it has to do something with the battery but I'm also not sure how come that could be helpful if the battery wasn't previously disconnected at the beginning of the video. Appreciate the service btw. Have a great one

[@that.5_ohhh728]

Hey man so I just did this DIY. Bad part is I didn't do the on and off again at the end. My cars service engine soon, check engine for limp mode i guess is on as well. What should I do

[@DavidLenat]

Great Video! Gonna replace the valve cover gasket on my 335is in the next week or so. Want to replace plugs as well. Ay suggestion regarding when I should replace the plugs during this process?

[@BMWFanatic]

Yeah you can since everything is all out of the way 😀

[@chrismancuso6436]

I wish my engine bay was as clean as yours!!

[@johngutzwiller260]

You mention a swivel is needed for the far back corner valve cover bolt, but I don't see it listed with parts. Do you remember what that was?

[@mikkihintikka7273]

holy shit your enginebay is clean!

[@filminghugo]

Does this apply to a 328i because I have the same problem

[@rubencar]

Hi I just did this diy on a 07 335i convertible and went to start it but it won’t . It cranks but doesn’t come to life. Is there another way to pressurize the fuel system?

[@festinalente699]

Hey thanks so much for this awesome video. I have an 08 e93 and needs valve cover, and crank sensors as well. Will this be similar or should I just pay the $995 labor that I was quoted. I know I can do this but am scared to mess it up and wreck it if I'm wrong. What do you think? God Bless Mark

[@bmwbmw8466]

Stop acting like a woman. Believe in yourself .

[@TheFrenchPug]

Had mine done under warranty at 60k due to misfires but at 131k now. Pretty good oil leak now underneath. Looks like an oil trail starting at coil number 4 going back. Is that what you saw or had as well?

[@quiksilver64]

N5x valve cover gaskets are quick and easy work. It takes me 20 min to do them.

[@BMWFanatic]

Ya, triple the time when filming unfortunately

[@RyeGuyWpg74]

I''m looking at getting the tools I need for this job and the link to the digital torque wrenches shows that thee wrenches have a range of 30-340NM yet most torque specs listed for this job are less than 30NM? I've never used a torque wrench before so I just want to confirm that they can be set to the required settings? Even the 3/8 Drive doesn't go that low.

[@RyeGuyWpg74]

Anyone looking at purchasing tools for this job beware that the torque wrench linked in the description does NOT go low enough for the valve cover bolts. I contacted Gearwrench directly to confirm. The video shows his set to 8.5NM but I can't find a 3/8" or 1/2" wrench that goes that low.

[@OneKyngTV]

Finally!!!

[@autoraiders9520]

With 150k miles and the original valve cover, when did/do you replace your timing chain? I am at 120k miles and need to do my valve cover gasket, oil filter/cooler gasket, belt, and pulleys. Wondering if I am good on timing though.

[@zarrcastic_]

What long deep 10 mm socket did ya use? I can’t get one to fit

[@Woolyhair6414]

Is the set up the same as the 328i and Will this work on the 328i engine?

[@Krzych113]

getting the right socket for these earth studs was kind of a pain for me, I actually got it from bmw dealer... I think it would be nice for some if you would put link to that in the description, thank you for the video!

[@CruzVerdoza]

its in the description

[@chrismechanic6164]

I've got one a freind wants me to do and I was wondering how much time do you think this job takes. I have done one about 4 years ago but can't really remember how long it took. BMW wants enough money that they must rate it at 12 hours or more.

[@aliabednar8035]

Does this DIY work on 2010 bmw 535i xdrive?

[@peterjg001]

Great diy, dealership told me that my vcg was lightly sweating oil about two years ago, but wasn't enough for me to justify the repair. Now I finally saw a drop of oil on the driveway, so need to replace it.Question : the torque wrench on amazon as per your link is for 30-340 nm, how we're you able to set it to 8,5nm? I'm having a hard time finding a torque wrench with such a light torque spec. Thanks!

[@BMWFanatic]

peterjg001 they must have changed it..Mines an older model of that one apparently

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

Good DIY Lee. And a hell of a job to edit this video , I think ;-) . Btw ,does FCP ship to Europe?

[@BMWFanatic]

MrNicoe36cabrio Yeah they’re worldwide!

[@doubled9936]

Any huge differences you know of between the N54 and E84?

[@moreno746]

Great video bro. Love the fact you named each tool in the bottom left corner. I will have to watch the video over a few times before I will work on my e92. Speaking of my e92, are the steps about the same as yours?

[@BMWFanatic]

Juan Moreno Yep!

[@moreno746]

BMW Fanatic, Thanks again for the video. I can’t wait until I work on mine. You’re awesome! Also if you’re ever in Dallas again I would love to show you my e92.

[@KrisFlix]

I'm going to be doing this job next weekend. Also, a bit off topic, but how hard is it exactly, to do a transmission fluid and filter change. Shop quoted me 1800 dollars. I about fainted. I figured it would be expensive, but damn. My car now has 141,000 miles, and I have no idea if the transmission fluid has been changed at all. I am assuming it hasn't. I bought the vehicle at 129,000.

[@ardwanabdulrahman44]

Did you have problem with oil going into fuel injectors

[@krystoffbee5682]

Great Video like always, is it the same steps for a non turbo N54?

[@gameonyolo1]

I would assume so

[@Razunitx]

After watching this I now realize I prolly need to take my n55 to a mechanic. This is a bit much. Coils and Plugs were easy enough. This on the other hand is a headache. Why did you stop running the cowl deletes?

[@georgenakhla808]

so do you need a new valve cover as well

[@zwmack]

Is this a similar process for the n55. Smoke seems to be coming through my vent on my F15

[@BMWFanatic]

Yeah it’s similar, N55 is a little different but not far off

[@nicknitrosj]

will this work on a 528i 2016?

[@AlbertaTacticalDude]

A local shop told me that the bolts for the valve cover are single time use and should be replaced when dismantled. Is anyone able to confirm the validity of this?

[@BillMartinRealtor]

Great video; however, there's another gasket you don't talk about... the inner oil filler cap gasket. Of course, I have a 2000 528i and this could be different on this vehicle, but I was directed to this video which doesn't cover how it is placed (I remembered if fell out when I took my valve cover off, but I didn't replace it and have a continuous check engine light even after smoking the engine to find leaks.

[@mitchthecarguy.8721]

If I was replacing just my valve cover gasket on my e90 what else is recommended? valve tick seal or something like that ?

[@matt.108]

PCV valve maybe

[@Jordan2SK]

Is this also applicable to the 328i? I’ve taken everything apart to get the plugs out and found oil in the cylinders and on the plugs and coils.

[@Jordan2SK]

I have an 2008 E90

[@cubbybear312]

Can you do this to my 2013 x5 please? I can always take things apart but never back together. I’ll even drive it to you Figured I’d thro a Hail Mary since I’m low on funds at the moment ❤

[@V1ZFN]

watched this vid quite a few times and I'm about to.install.my new cover as well, however I have a question. on my old cover I installed an upgraded PCV valve which is now a year old. should I remove the one supplied with the cover and install my upgraded?

[@timelord4mvp409]

Hey Longin, did you end up switching your upgraded pcv valve to the new cover?

[@V1ZFN]

I did not, figured since pcv was new, there was no point. Now I have an upgraded spare.

[@timelord4mvp409]

@@V1ZFN cool, thanks!

[@walter777smith6]

How much this work would cost . Can you do on mine?