BMW E46 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement | FULLY DETAILED DIY (325i, 330i, 330ci, 328i, 318i)

This video shows you how to install a new valve cover gasket on a BMW E46, specifically this car is a 2002 330Ci.
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[@Austin-rs1wi]

Idk how this doesn’t have more likes. I feel very confident to do this job in the next couple of weeks! Great job explaining it all!

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+Austin right?! 😁. Should be easy after watching. Thanks! 🍻

[@abdullahm8511]

Im glad i found this video, thank you for explaining everything and showing everything!

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Glad it was helpful!🍻

[@bobfognozzle]

Amazing, mostly done one handed while holding a camera! 🤓👍

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+Bob Fognozzle this filming life is rough!

[@ZestYYAiMBoT]

Thanks for the great E46 content!

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[@yuribernal8812]

Awesome video, highly recommend this DIY for any beginners changing their VGC for the first time or for a quick refresh. Very helpful and informative. Making it look easy and mostly one handed. Subbed!

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+Yuri Bernal haha thanks! If I can do it one handed anyone can do it 😉😎

[@ragnarblackmane04]

Hi there! Great video! Question. How long it took you to change the Valve Cover Gasket? Thanks! I’m planning to do mine for preventive maintenance before an oil change and spark plugs replacement. Thank you.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+ragnarblackmane04 after watching this video you should be able to get it done in under 3 hours if you have the right tools.

[@ragnarblackmane04]

@@HelpMeDIY thank you!

[@roostercountrymedia5542]

So tell us. Did it leak afterwards? How long did you need it to sit before starting the engine assuming 1hr due to sealant you used needing to harden. A follow up to video would have been great. Did you check if the valve cover was warped and perhaps no matter how many vcg you replace the valve cover needed to be replaced.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+RoosterCountry Media no leaks afterwards! Yes, just waited for the suggested dry time and all was good.

[@psjsmokes]

do you need to recalibrate vanos after installing new vcg?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@psjsmokes never heard of needing to. We didn’t.

[@steves4177]

That harness wire looks like a pain in that ass.

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+S A 😆