BMW E87 130i N52 Valve Cover Gasket DIY Replacement

Today we replace the valve cover gasket & valvetronic gasket on the N52 engine in the BMW E87 130i.
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[@littlejohn3209]

Thanks!

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks so much John, I really appreciate it

[@littlejohn3209]

This is a great video. All your videos are great. You have saved me a lot of time and money with your videos. People, if this guy had helped you with your projects, send him some money so you can buy him a beer for all the help.

[@Blurky82]

Thanks for this video, just found out this week my valvecover gasket leaks so this video comes right on time👌

[@MTechGuy]

👍

[@SomethingRandomChannel]

Incredible work putting this video together man thank you so much for this

[@James-oy3qp]

Great vid , thanks for doing this . Ive got a 130 with a leak was going to pay to get it done as was worried about the motor being so awkward to get to , but you have made it so step by step , am going to have a crack at it . Thank you

[@MTechGuy]

👍

[@aaronbennett6487]

Very good detail , help a whole bunch with this job 👌

[@brianshuker-wstf]

Great video very detailed will be very helpful to people thanks

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers Brian, thanks for watching

[@AbdulKalam-fv9lg]

I had mine done last month. Prior to having it replaced I had misfires and a lot of smoke. I ended up replacing the valve cover itself with a Febi brand I have not had any issues since.

[@user-rr4fo5ml2m]

Well Done!

[@dashdastardly]

Cheers MTG 👍

[@tuono.thierry]

I had someone make this job for me, but I´m not sure if he did the right procedure with the Valvetronic motor. When I drive the car fast on some twisty roads the car won´t acelerate for some seconds even if I give it full throttle so I think it has something to do with the Valvemotor (?) or maybe the Vanos. During daily driving there is no problem. The gasket leaks again so I will do the maintenance myself with your video as a guide. And I havent been charged for replacment Bolts (do they come included with the new cover? I had to let it be replaced aswell because I have the plasic one and I cracked)

[@kingcrumpet]

Good work mate! I'll need to get into this soon myself. What sort of scan tool do I need to relearn the valvetronic motor end stops? Up until now I thought the only way was bmw ista software.

[@MTechGuy]

I used a Schwaben scan tool- kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5ekcmagbrGUg68

[@kingcrumpet]

@@MTechGuy great thanks mate!

[@GameReplays-]

18::31 thank you very much

[@Doobie464]

Great video! Is there a specific torque for the 2 valvetronic motor fasteners?

[@Doobie464]

For anyone wondering I think found the answer - 10Nm

[@Doobie464]

To clarify: The valve cover bolts for the *magnesium* valve cover are 7 Nm + 90 degrees. These bolts are aluminum and are one time use. Valvetronic motor to the magnesium valve cover is 4 Nm + 90 degrees. Again, one time use. The valve cover bolts for the *plastic* valve cover are 9 Nm. These bolts are steel and reusable. Valvetronic motor to the plastic valve cover is 10 Nm.

[@35jaxlove]

No sealant needed on the new Valve cover gasket?

[@MTechGuy]

No

[@SverigeiSverige]

👍 But you didn't show where the leak was... 🤔

[@MTechGuy]

Showed and explained it near the start of the video

[@shannonreese2349]

"promo sm" 🤭