BMW E90 E92 N52 How To Replace Valvetronic Motor Gasket Z4 525i 528i 328i 330i OIL LEAK

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Detailed video on how to replace the valvetronic motor gasket. I noticed a bunch oil, underneath and around the motor so it was time to get it done. These oil leaks can drop down to where the valve cover gasket is, and make it seem like you have a valve cover gasket leak.
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E90 E91 E92 E93 N52 How To Replace Valvetronic Motor Gasket 325i 328i 330i Z4 525i 530i
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[@TOMAHAWK813]

I just want everyone to remember, before starting your car MAKE SURE YOU CALIBRATE THE MOTOR. Turn the car on without putting your foot on the brakes and let it do it’s thing for about 30 sec. Turn your car off and I would honestly do it a second time just to be safe. Then you should be good to go. Now you can start her up. Make sure to subscribe if this video helped you out!👍🏼👍🏼💥💥

[@shelbeycoulter5648]

I didnt do this after doing a valve cover gasket and when the car started, it was really rough idle and eventually died. Having hard time starting now. Assuming its related to his Valvetronic Motor? Could it be misaligned? and when you say turn on the car, you mean like KOEO? or actually start the car. Can i just pull it out and in an try these steps?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Yeah I would maybe pull it out and try recalibrating it!

[@shelbeycoulter5648]

TOMAHAWK813 ya cause now I can even get it to start. Calibrated it an nada. I’ll pull it out and retry it

[@trey9810]

@@shelbeycoulter5648 did this work

[@shelbeycoulter5648]

trey jackson no I just tried it and it didn’t work. Idk what to do now. Cranking over but not starting. Do I gotta clear some check engine codes?

[@omrtnz5100]

Good job man. I really appreciate you guys out there that take the time to make these tutorials for us. Without you most of us couldn't afford to own the wonderful machines. Thank you, wishing prosperity and success.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

O Mrtnz no problem! These are not expensive to own as long as you can use a wrench!

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

@@TOMAHAWK813 thank u these tutorials are really helpful. Today just changed a leaking gasket. Well worth it.

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[@crazyharis]

I found lots off clips about the velvotronic seal relace and putting it in and what to do to make it calibrate... you did the best job explaining it from a tot z ... thanks bro !!! Olso thanks to the responders below who ask questions and get a response of you!! Good job thank you all greats from belgium 😉

[@TOMAHAWK813]

crazyharis Thank you so much! Yeah I try to respond to everyone and make detailed videos! I have a lot more you can check out :)

[@ikeavaughan]

Finally someone who knows what they are doing...other vids fail to mention taking tension off the spring...cheers brother

[@ikeavaughan]

@@TOMAHAWK813 brother quick question when i put the valtronic back in... i turn the allen key til it pulls itself in flush then bolt er back up?

[@ikeavaughan]

@@TOMAHAWK813 MA MAAAAN!

[@OHCUTSS]

I forgot to do the tension in the beginning so it popped out, but when I reinstalled it I did the Allen key thing and now I just get an exclamation mark...I hear the valvetronic clicking when I open the switch so then I start engine and Its shaky now....what should I do? Remove it again?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

I would just reinstall it. Before you start the car press the start button without putting your foot on the brake so it’ll calibrate the motor

[@TOMAHAWK813]

And yes turn the Allen key till it pulls itself flush👍🏼

[@thomasmcnabb4202]

I bought a 07 328i with 130,000 miles with oil around the oil cap didn't think much of it. Bout three thousand miles down the road I started noticing smoke from the passenger side. So I started looking into it the oil cap gasket and the actuator seal were both leaking all over the side and filling up on the empty holes around the engine. When I made a hard left the oil would splash off and hit the hot exhaust pipe. Iam just glad I dont have to replace a headgasket yet.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Yeah that’s pretty common. Even if you had to do the valve cover gasket, it’s not a hard job.

[@thomasmcnabb4202]

@@TOMAHAWK813 this is my 1st bmw I didn't know to much bout them at first but now I've replaced water pump,thermostat,seals,head gasket,both soiloids before anything went out. Best tip on e90s is wrap the exhaust pipes underneath motor with heat wraps

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

@@thomasmcnabb4202 😉

[@MTLJack]

I don't understand, FCP euro says to turn clockwise till tension when removing the valvetronic motor and after installing it, turn counter-clockwise and you say the other way around in the video?

[@axelcarter7835]

I need the same information

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

Thank you for uploading the tutorial. I just replaced the Valvetronic motor gasket on Sunday. Every step is explained and east to follow. My original gasket was leaking with 230k. Kms , so it was on the list to do. Bought a OEM gasket by elring Germany for $27 and learned something too. It is worth it. My bmw is 2008. 528xi N52. Thank you The VCG is still good. No leaks . Thanks again

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Glad you got it fixed!

[@blazemackinfield5148]

30k views and only 358 subscribers? No respect on KZbin nowadays...

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Thanks!😩

[@shelbeycoulter5648]

​ TOMAHAWK813 I subscribed just for you guys! haha

[@TOMAHAWK813]

lol thanks!

[@stevenllewellyn8906]

Lmao, all good. Nice video. I just did the starter & valve cover on my wife’s n52 06 325i. The aluminum valve cover. I went through 7 eccentric seals trying to get them in. What a nightmare wrenching on this car is

[@Random.Adventures.]

Thanks for the reply so far so good I'll see tomorrow if there is any further issues but I think I am good. Also a short cut if needed. When I did it the second time I was able to do it without removing the cabin filter, the brace under the cabin filter and leaving the ground wire. I was able to squeeze by and just focus on the valvetronic motor but still great video. If you even have any bids of how to read inpa that would be great

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Idk what happened to my comments

[@Esqj]

There is no E8 torx bolt on the bottom bracket on my 2006 330xi. It looks like a pin instead and I am stuck! The bracket itself has two security torx that are inaccessible!

[@foundinscriptureorg]

The key part is reinstalling the valvetronic. Don’t force it in, but turn the 4mm Allen key clock wise till it easily goes back in its place. Then tighten the E10 blots.

[@pgm5693]

Hi..Finally got it started.I had tapped the vc a bit when I did the gasket..I guess I damaged something..I went ahead and got a new vc...Damn thing started right up.Thanks alot for you advise.Cheers,PGM

[@TOMAHAWK813]

No problem!

[@TRACY51167]

Whats the torq spec on that middle bolt you used an allen wrench on to loosen? Ive replaced my VCG and my Eccentric Shaft Sensor and Seal along with the Valvetronic Gasket, I have a rough idle on start up even after doing the "key 2nd position 10 gas pedal pump" process. The only thing I can think of is the Valvetronic center bolt was loosen to much and torqed to much or little. Got any info on that?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Tracy A I just turned it until it was flush with the valve cover. I don’t think there’s a specific spec to it. But I’m not 100% sure. Yeah when your engine first turns on it’ll be a little bumpy. If that doesn’t go away I’d check your coil pack connections and make sure their really tight. If it’s not fully connected it’ll cause a rough idle while I experienced.

[@sfproject-life3829]

I need HELLLP!! 10:47 Hi, When I spun the allen key at the back of the valvetronic motor until the tension stop and its flush to the mount, the bottom fastener won't align itself with the hole to put back the E8 bolt.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

If its flush with the mount and the e8 at the bottom doesn't match up then im not really sure what happened. It should line up because it doesn't make sense that it doesn't if there motor is flush. Maybe it looks flush but you need to spin the Allen key some more. I would take it apart and try again.

[@nickystevenson4571]

Great Video thanks. On my E90 4cyl 2007 I have an Engine light come up and after a scan it has code 2A67 Valve lift control faulty. Do you know if this means I only need to replace this motor you remove and reinstall. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Thank you! But i dont know much about the 4 cyl models unfortunately. But if you do have a valvtronic motor and your getting a code for it then yes this would be the item to change.

[@austinskumautz4628]

Did this last week and it helped a lot!!!!

[@tk2070]

One use the allen more and just spin it faster get ur hands in the right spot just spin more than u think u need to. Two do not get the oil out with compressed air ever notice the oil splatter on everything including his electrical connectors after spraying it. use a paper towel but preferred use a microfibre cloth as it doesnt leave residue. And blot and wipe the oil out by hand. i roll the paper towels into like a big candle wick and stick this in and dab it so it soaks into the paper and let it sit

[@TOMAHAWK813]

compressed air works fine

[@Random.Adventures.]

Great video thank you so much. Question after installing the valve tronic motor do you need to Turn key to ON position for 30 seconds, then OFF, then ON again for 30 seconds before starting vehicle to set the valvetronic motor?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Thank you and yes I would do that to recalibrate the motor. Don’t be afraid to subscribe 🤘🏼

[@kaidenbmw]

“calibrating the motor” literally does nothing. i did not wait to turn it on, didn’t release tension on it while removing it. car runs perfectly fine and even better than before

[@vicvishusgaming3377]

Nice work but you never encountered problems like that E8 you loosened at 3:37, what do you do if its stripped? should i just throw the whole car away lol the reason im asking is its in a very tight spot and no way of getting extractor tool to it, so how do you remove that rascal?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Try to use the exact tools I did with the swivel and see what happens. I agree it’s a hard area but you’re going to have to figure it out lol

[@trade1713]

One guy said that this motor doesn't need to be recalibrated in 2007 and after models, but prior to that, (and mine is E90 2005, 330i) it has to be recalibrated. Do you know anything about this?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Jack Trade I personally wouldn’t chance it and would just calibrate it lol

[@aurelioramos8463]

Recalibrate anyways. It used to be a scan tool was needed, but now you just have to do the on 30 seconds off procedure. If you crank the 4mm key all the way in first, then out as the motor comes out, then in as you put it in, technically nothing has moved out of calibration, but people aren't always that exact.

[@trade1713]

@@aurelioramos8463 ok.. The thing is, I've got no software to recalibrate it with. What do you guys use?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Go to the pinned post lol. You don’t need a scan tool.

[@trade1713]

@@TOMAHAWK813 my apologies. I wasn't clear enough in my post. BMW Doctor says I need to use a laptop to recalibrate my motor, where as 2007 and models after, you can recalibrate motor just by pressing a start button for at least 10 sec, but not starting a car. This guy was specific saying I need a scan tool or laptop to learn limits on mine, because method used to recalibrate that motor only applies to cars made in 2007 and after, but mine, which is 2005, E90, he's adamant I need a laptop. Otherwise, I'm not gonna be able to drive the car after I reinstall the motor back in.

[@SuperSuki8]

Hi just let you know problem was totally different and ,i taken it to Bmw specialist who sorted it out lol 4 days which I was happy to leave it there for longer also

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Good:)

[@johncottle8576]

What I done was reinstalled the valve tronic motor it didn’t actually crank and run I meant to recalibrate it but I accidentally put my foot on brake it tried to crank so whst should I do

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+John Cottle So the car won’t start at all? Check all the grounds and make sure their tight.

[@johncottle8576]

Thankyou I’ll check In morning it was running before I done this if that’s not it what else should I do

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+John Cottle Make sure the motor is on there snug. Also just try doing the recalibration. Other than that I’m not sure...

[@ignacioromero5014]

Any update? on this.

[@annguyen116]

the allen key turn clockwise when install in. I did calibration as it, but my car 2006 325i RPM is rough not smooth. I test drive for 10 miles, the car run is ok, but when I stop at red light my car engine turn off . (3 times). is it something else I should do?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

An Nguyen check all your coil pack connections. If one is just slightly loose, it’ll mess everything up.

[@z4funkdreamer986]

Hello Did you use relearn method With ignition or bmw tool What do think about some guys who turn allen key counterclockwise immediately while removing gently bolts Apparently it works too. but probably this method allows to use ignition method when your method need relearn with bmw tool

[@ftcballa]

Which way do we turn the Allen for installation? actuator makes like two tick noises like it’s activated when I turn on and off. afraid to fully run it is that normal?

[@guettotv208]

When you put this part i need to turn pn after finish that work? Or a need to going to somewhere for program the computee?????? Pls help.

[@seanmais9907]

Hey please help me ......how did you recalibrate valvetronic by just feeling the tension in between??......please let me know because I’m lost on this 2008 128i

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Sean Mais I explain how to recalibrate in my pinned comment :)

[@johncottle8576]

What if u accidental try to start it before u calibrate the valve tronic motor whst do u do

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+John Cottle I mean you really shouldn’t but if you did that I would turn it off real quick and at least try to calibrate it. If it’s already been running and you have no issues then it should be fine.

[@Tizzypj]

By calibration do you mean time it tdc???

[@demskies]

I think I installed my gasket upside down because I noticed the notch on yours is on top and I installed it with that notch on the bottom.... My gasket is leaking bad...

[@TOMAHAWK813]

demskies maybe you didn’t torque it down good enough which caused it to leak?

[@z4funkdreamer986]

No fcp euro says exactly same thing like tomahawk813 i just check fcpeuro video and all is same You turn clockwise first then remove bolts gently while you turn counterclockwise valvetronic is fully removed To reinstall you turn gently clockwise until the motor is align with bolts

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

went to change my vcg and found the previous owner stripped the valvetronic bolts when putting things back together...smh now i gotta do the entire job over

[@ritchierich2820]

Hey question I had pryed off the valvetronic motor this was before I watched your video I heard a pop am guessing from the tension am not sure if that's ok to do or do you have to loosen it with the allen key thanks in advance nice video btw

[@ritchierich2820]

@@TOMAHAWK813 love the quick reply ! Hopefully everything turns out fine thanks !

[@TOMAHAWK813]

It should be fine. Just make sure to calibrate it:)

[@canaldomancha9033]

Good job!!! It helped me a lot, my engine has the same leak, I will solve it thanks to your video! Thanks!

[@TOMAHAWK813]

can you translate to English please

[@adamb50]

Nice video man, detailed! I just did mine now and some reason it makes a squealing sound when I start it. It make that sound before I put it in when screwing the work gear from back. I hope it has to break in and go away. Or I bought junk

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Yeah i don’t know what a squealing noise would be. It’s coming from the valvetronic motor?

[@adamb50]

When I first installed it it would make a squeak sound when I first start the car but now it went away. Was seeing if it was a common issue or something.

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

@@adamb50 did the noise issue resolve, pls share what caused it , bad valvotronic motor .or something else thanks

[@adamb50]

@@mohammadhayatca3244 yes the noise did go away, I didn’t have to do anything to fix it, I guess it had to just wear in.

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

@@adamb50 🙂

[@kelvinhamiltonarchitecture1921]

Haha... you just confirmed that i should just let a mechanic do the job🤓

[@TOMAHAWK813]

It’s not for a beginner

[@kelvinhamiltonarchitecture1921]

Yep, I see that.

[@MegaPapout]

hi, could you tell me which code you had before replace the gasket?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Joseph Alexandre no codes. Just noticed the leak.

[@MegaPapout]

TOMAHAWK813 today i scanned my Bmw and i have 2A43 valvetronic thermal overload protection: warning threshold, do you what si it?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Joseph Alexandre you might just need a new valvetronic motor. I would start with that.

[@MegaPapout]

Ok thank you bro. 👍

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Joseph Alexandre no problem. Just make sure to change the gasket as well.

[@elliotvelazquez5455]

5/32 Allen clock wise till u feal tension than wile removing e8 slowly

[@partalien9862]

11:00minutes in: This part is critical right? When you removed it you used 4mm to go ANTI-clockwise so it popped out right? when installing you leave the motor as it was the whined it in so it pulls itself back into the gasket so the bolts go in easy ......is this correct?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Yeah, it’ll pull itself back into place when you screw it in with the Allen wrench. It’s just locking into the teeth. Then you can tighten the 2 screws on the side.

[@antonijestanisa8565]

Why would you tighten the spring before taking it off?!?!

[@TOMAHAWK813]

It’s not really a spring but I wasn’t trying to tighten it but just trying to loosen it and never felt resistance in the video

[@antonijestanisa8565]

@@TOMAHAWK813 I loosened mine first then took the 3 screws out. It popped off slightly from tight spring load.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Antonije Staniša yeah same thing happened to me. It slightly popped and it was all fine

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

@@antonijestanisa8565 mine too .

[@patienceisalifesaver9582]

What made you change it and what are symptoms of a bad Valvetronic motor

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Pt Jean-Louis I noticed it was leaking. Nothing wrong the motor. Just needed to replace the gasket:)

[@elibk787]

TOMAHAWK813 where you getting a cylinder 4 misfire and lean codes 171 174 ? Before you did the gasket ? And did you hear a hissing sound from out the VC motor when car is on ? Appreciate if you could give me any knowledge

[@jordyboy321]

Did you have to get the car to relearn the timing? Loads of people telling me i'll need to get this done?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

There’s no timing you have to deal with. Just calibrate the motor as I mentioned in the pinned comment :)

[@jordyboy321]

@@TOMAHAWK813 ok thanks a bunch I'll give it a go

[@TOMAHAWK813]

No problem!

[@lepez092]

hello ! What should I take into account when replacing the valvetronic?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Don't over complicate it. Easy fix, just follow the video:)

[@fourteenyears1603]

We’re you getting oil pooling around the top of the valve cover? Possible leaking onto the exhaust?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Yes

[@dremstor]

Hi! I found your video very helpful, just one question, the valvetronic need to be initialized with the scanner or something? Or is enough just replacing the valvetronic motor? Thanks¡

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Víctor Hugo Martínez Check out the pinned post on top from me and it’ll explain how to learn it back in:) Very easy.

[@k2stack]

nice...this seems to be my problem. I'll do this and see how it goes before I let someone tell me it's the vcg.

[@k2stack]

Sure will

[@TOMAHAWK813]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@darrellrobinson6178]

Put a valvetronic motor on my n52 and it would not start compression check no compression is that because I did not calibrate it

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Either that or its not on there correctly

[@boostedeuroguy]

Great DIY

[@Tizzypj]

Recalibrating help?? What do you all mean recalibrate the engine are you just setting it tdc or to its timing marks!?????

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Tizzy P Hmp-y Just simply put the car in accessory mode(don’t fully start it) and let the engine and motor recalibrate so that everything is aligned. You’ll hear it making some noises

[@Tizzypj]

TOMAHAWK813 in the manual cars how do I do this (put in accessory mode) have heard just turn the key to start without pressing brake and the motor will turn with the cams to Calibrate am I right in thinking this mate and in British pounds roughly what would yourselves charge to do this

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Yes, correct!

[@TOMAHAWK813]

And I’m not sure of the cost in the UK:(

[@ansv3340]

One question, do you use silicone or sealant on valve cover replacement gasket ? I know one thing, If you don’t use it the gasket will start leaking few months later and you be back at Bmw burnt oil smell club .

[@TOMAHAWK813]

No I didnt use a sealant.

[@pgm5693]

Hey..I did wife's 06 330i vcg..No sweat.Then did my 09 328xi.I forgot to remove neg. cable on batt. n caused a spark removing ground near ecu.After completing vcg,I have a no start.I have spark,gas etc.Car cranks but no start.I stripped one of the screws a bit on valvetronic so there is a bit of air leak there.Would that prevent start.Im stuck?Any tips??Cheers.PGM

[@pgm5693]

@@TOMAHAWK813 I sent ecu to get checked//Waiting on that..I hope that solves it cause I'm baffled.Iv been fixing cars for 40 years and never had an issue like this.Dealer wants 1500- 2000 just to start looking into it..It was in for two recalls and they didn't tell me the vcg was under warranty..I found out later..Shame on them!.Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@michaelcolley697]

PG M I have the exact same problem. Did you find out what was stopping it from starting?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Could of been a loose ground. Go back and check that everything is tight. Also be fore starting the car I would put the car in accessory mode by pressing the start button without your foot in the brake and letting the Valvetronic motor adjust and do its thing.

[@aurelioramos8463]

Came here for the torque spec. Stayed for the comedy.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Lol

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

10 Nm for the three screws holding the valvetronic motor. E8 size

[@JK-cq5nc]

Hi. Mine is leaking. My GF got her valve cover gasket replaced before we started dating about 5 years ago. Now the valvetronic gasket leaks (i guess they didn't change it when changing the valve cover gasket). Is it worth it changing it or should I wait until the valve cover gasket goes bad again (they often fail in the E90s)? The e90 is losing and burning aboyt 2quarts engine oil a year. Also, I guess it has lots of build up in the cylinders becuause it idles rough if I put 91 in it but runs super smooth on 93.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Try replacing the valvetronic motor gasket first. It’s a pretty easy and straightforward job. The oil burning is very normal. I would always run 93.

[@jendersonpen7175]

I see there’s a aluminum back plate behind where the gasket goes. My 09 328i Doesn’t have that, it’s just a big opening. And I’ve replaced that gasket twice it seems like the bottom of the gasket keeps getting torn I don’t know why? Would you know? Bought one from autozone failed. Bought one from fcp euro failed. Now I’m going to try ecs tuning. I don’t remember that aluminum back piece on my oem valve cover either. I currently bought a valve cover from Amazon and it’s exactly the same and holding up just fine.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Yeah im not sure why you don't have the aluminum thing

[@wilaustin6673]

What aluminum back plate are you referring to? Can you post a pic? I have an 08 328i

[@julengarcisdj]

And if I forced it to put it? Something can happens?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+G4RCIS yeah I wouldn’t force it lol

[@julengarcisdj]

​@@TOMAHAWK813 oh shit, i'm worrying. And what do you recommend me now? because when I put it back, i went home that is about 25km and I had no problem

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+G4RCIS I mean there’s nothing you can really do now:( Just calibrate it and hope you didn’t mess anything up

[@thaddeus1519]

I just need to know how to replace my breaks.

[@RED-gv1js]

Brakes

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Lol!!!!

[@Andregeorgetownkia]

Can an oil leak from a bad valvetronic gasket cause a misfire? Rough idle ?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

I don’t think so.

[@HaydenMiami]

@Andregeorgetownkia I'm chasing this annoying misfire & stumble when I'm at a traffic light.The research and internet searches make a trail that's led me here. Did you have this issue as well?

[@rudyrudy2080]

Nice information

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Don’t be afraid to subscribe 🤘🏼

[@cesarnevarez5268]

should have the camera pointed on what your doing

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Cesar Nevarez :(

[@oishirley]

What happens if I forced it in and also forced it out???

[@TOMAHAWK813]

You could damage something. Hopefully you didn’t force it but if you did just re install it and hope it’s fine🤷🏻‍♂️

[@oishirley]

TOMAHAWK813 Oh I’m pretty sure I did damage something.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Oh no:(

[@oishirley]

TOMAHAWK813 Good news, I literally turned the 4mm Allen key behind it into tension was built and I got it running. New learning experience for me.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Glad you got it working!!!

[@mb24777]

does this throw the mixture control code?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Michael Feinstein I don’t think so...

[@MH-ti4dg]

I did all steps and all was good but when i start the engine and RPM were shaking then started to go to normal , I drove for 10 min then the Engine light came on. Any advice?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Did you calibrate it like on the pinned comment? Also, check your coil pack connections. Make sure they are super tight.

[@MH-ti4dg]

@@TOMAHAWK813 I checked and should be connected it’s still shaking then go down that I feel the Engine will go off

[@MH-ti4dg]

@@TOMAHAWK813 Do I need to change the coilpack or spark plugs?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

@@MH-ti4dg I’m really not sure what could be causing that besides the coil packs not being connected properly.

[@gail6904]

HELLO how did u know this gasket was bad..??? any symptoms? also i heard you have to reprogram after installing??

[@TOMAHAWK813]

There was a bunch of oil in the crevice where the coil pack sits underneath the valvetronic motor

[@gail6904]

@@TOMAHAWK813 did u have your RPMs going up & down from air leaking out of gasket?? great video thanks~~~

[@TOMAHAWK813]

@@gail6904 no I didn’t but you should just calibrate the motor after doing the gasket.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

@@gail6904 if you have stumbling rpms you should check my newest video out to try and trouble shoot the issue

[@gail6904]

@@TOMAHAWK813 WHATS your video called on the rough idle and stumbling issues on my E90 ??? THANKS!!

[@risengaming4044]

Chicky chicky bang bang

[@alannkevin]

I took the screws off without turning the motor and it made a click sound 😕 now I am afraid of turning the car on, am I ok ?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Kevin zz Did it bounce back at you? It should be fine. Check the teeth on the inside of the engine and the motor. See if thier all still in tact. If you don’t see anything weird then you should be fine.

[@alannkevin]

TOMAHAWK813 thanks man I was sweating, shaking almost about to cry haha because it sounded like I broke something inside or came out of place, but no it didn’t bounce back at me because i was still unscrewing the last one and I had my hand holding it, but thanks man it works like a dream now, I prayed like 100 times before I turned it on, 😆

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Haha thank goodness! Glad it worked out for you!👍🏼👍🏼

[@alannkevin]

TOMAHAWK813 hey 👋 my MPG is dropping but the car is fine is this good?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

if you disconnected the battery and reconnected it then that could be the issue. Your average mpg read out gets reset and it becomes more sensitive if that makes sense. Just go take a drive on the highway for a bit and it’ll go back up;)

[@faradaysage15]

glow packs? You mean ignition coils?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Faraday Sage coil packs

[@tomconner5067]

They're not coil packs, they were popular in the early nineties on Buicks, these are coils, Coil on plug coils

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Thanks for sharing

[@jacobfowler333]

Good how to

[@saynomore5730]

I don’t understand why you had to disconnect everything just to replace the gasket ?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Because you're disconnecting grounds and other electrical plugs....lol

[@mohammadhayatca3244]

@@TOMAHAWK813 🙂

[@sfproject-life3829]

what size are those E3 screw?

[@sfproject-life3829]

i need to buy them.

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Not sure what your talking about? When in the video do you see them?

[@sfproject-life3829]

I meant the 3x E8 bolt on valvetronic

[@Random.Adventures.]

Brother I need help!! I did everything like the video then I had engine light come on saying 2a38. After the car stopped driving and now can't accelerate help ASAP please

[@Random.Adventures.]

I'm not sure if it was some type of glitch but I took out the motor put it back in same exact thing as last time and not the car is running fine so maybe something just glitches up incase anyone else runs in to this issue

[@TOMAHAWK813]

I do not have a clue on what you did there:(

[@RealReviews2k]

Anybody else having trouble removing the E8 screw under the motor? Any tips?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Christian Perez having the extension with the swivel at the end is key. Are you using that?

[@RealReviews2k]

@@TOMAHAWK813 yes, but no luck. I'm also using the 1/4 e8 but still nothing unfortunately

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Christian Perez Did you take the plastic thing off like I did in the video? I noticed that was in the way. If that’s not it then it also could be your e8 socket, could be too big. I say that because I had a different e8 socket that wouldn’t work.

[@RealReviews2k]

@@TOMAHAWK813 Yeah, I'm going to try a different swivel bc the one I have is different than yours & see if that works. I appreciate your reply & trying to help me figure it out!

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Christian Perez no problem! Yeah try to find the smallest and skinniest swivel you can get. If anything just buy one from the parts store and return it :)

[@ansv3340]

Autozone $18, good as original, they call it different though, but they have it

[@scareycollins77]

What did they call it?

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Yeah what did they call it? lol

[@seasonedtoker]

I don't know why people never remove the positive cable under the hood? That damn thing is always in the way. Of course the O2 sensor harness will remain attached, but at least remove the positive cable from charging port

[@TOMAHAWK813]

lol sorry

[@partalien9862]

two types of gasket so watch out i got the wrong old one of course

[@TOMAHAWK813]

lol ouch!

[@arturojuarez3966]

my car is slow now i have a shifting problem

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Fire Souls did you figure the problem out?

[@jonnykintanilla]

say bro do you have to programn the valvetronic motor wen you put it back cus I'm having misfire thanks

[@jonnykintanilla]

+TOMEK I didn't do the allen clockwise no tension just install the vm with the screws do u think I gotta do it with the allen so it can work good thanks

[@jonnykintanilla]

+TOMEK I change all my spark plugs and coils are good wen scanning the car I get cylinder 1.4.5 but everything is good do u think is my shaft sensor or valvetronic goin bad thanks

[@jonnykintanilla]

+TOMEK my local mechanic said I need a new valvetronic motor and shaft sensor which is expensive parts bro what you think

[@jonnykintanilla]

+TOMEK I didn't do that with the terminal but I will do it also another mechanic told me I need to program te valvetronic motor with a computer that's why is misfire

[@jonnykintanilla]

Tomek updated car fix bro

[@draydelrosario3734]

This is to complex for me! I know this is important, but what to do?! I just know how to drive. 🤪

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Its easy:)

[@Vico_SN197]

Mine still leaking

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Even after the fix?

[@SuperSuki8]

BMW Power supply module The guy won’t tell me anymore like if was a secret I pad £120 which I was over the moon

[@austincornelius2646]

Did this step by step now my car won’t start

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+Austin Cornelius Seems like a connection issue. Check all wires/battery terminal. Make sure it’s tight.

[@austincornelius2646]

All tight no One knows what it is

[@TOMAHAWK813]

+TOMAHAWK813 So when you say it won’t start, does it crank at all, is there no electrical power?

[@austincornelius2646]

It’s firing up won’t crank over everything seems fine but isn’t starting

[@austincornelius2646]

And I appreciate the help I go To you’re channel for most my car shit lol

[@SuperSuki8]

Bro I wish you could do mine I will pay you my car has been in limp mode since October 2018 manchineel people no good bro top job

[@SuperSuki8]

TOMEK many thanks I will get another manchineel guy to do the job if had the tools I would do it

[@SuperSuki8]

Many thanks again

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Don’t be afraid to subscribe 🤘🏼

[@arturojuarez3966]

help please

[@TOMAHAWK813]

with?

[@deeyomoma1641]

I just dont get why go through all that removing when its right there just 1:unplug the negative battery terminal 2:unplug the coil 3: looseing the 3 screws that holds the valvetonic to the motor cover (start with the bottom screws )

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Just gives you more room when you remove it all

[@Glock22Mischief]

Can you give me a list of tools needed? Lol

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Its all in the video lol

[@Glock22Mischief]

@@TOMAHAWK813 Ok. It just took me a minute to try to understand what you were saying. Good video

[@TB-qk2ym]

Nice camera shake....fail

[@TOMAHAWK813]

T B lol ok?

[@igorvaloshka4312]

You put the gescket upside down

[@TOMAHAWK813]

No way. Screw holes wouldn’t align if it was upside down.

[@user-rt4sy5xe3s]

It's wrong

[@TOMAHAWK813]

You’re wrong.