BMW E90 M3 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement DIY (2008-2013 BMW E90, E92, E93 M3)

►Although seemingly small, a valve cover leak can lead to damaged internal parts and ruined external accessories if left for long enough. The E90 M3 often suffers from those leaks, so you might want to look into the procedure if yours getting up in mileage. Replacing the gaskets on an S65 V8 can be a bit of a challenge thanks to its position in the engine bay, but any hassle during the repair will be well worth it once you're back out on the road.
The longest part during the replacement will likely be accessing the valve covers. Since it's such a complex engine, there are a handful of hoses, wires, sensors, and other bits in the way of valve cover access. That said, it's just a bit fiddly and not overly complicated, so this is a straightforward job with a few hand tools.
In this video, FCP Euro's BMW Expert, Gareth Foley, replaces the valve cover gaskets on his Space Grey BMW E92 M3.
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00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Tools Needed
03:05 - Getting Access to the Valve Covers
18:45 - Removing the Valve Covers
21:03 - BMW E92 M3 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
23:01 - Valve Cover Installation
40:17 - Buttoning Up the Engine Bay
46:46 - Wrap-up
This video applies to the following vehicles:
BMW M3
2008 BMW M3 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Kit
2009 BMW M3 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Kit
2010 BMW M3 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Kit
2011 BMW M3 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Kit
2012 BMW M3 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Kit
2013 BMW M3 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Kit
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[@zildog]

It's crazy how much weight Gareth has lost in the last couple of years! He looks like a completely different person!

[@EE_E38]

He even sounds different

[@fengrr]

Hey thanks for this video. I would really love if you could add how to check the cam timing for those of us doing the metal bolt-on vanos cover upgrade on s65. Cheers.

[@eduardocouto8757]

Can you do a video for replacing an oil filter housing gasket on an e92 m3

[@prabhjothunjan8235]

Awesome video, could You guys do one on a oil pan gasket for a xdrive n55

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

So I figured I’d watch and get pointers on doing my 2007 N54 valve cover gasket. Well one year made a world of difference in the engine configuration and components. My valve cover is way easier to get to than a this M3. Good video though.

[@user-ep3lk8st7d]

Thanks a lot

[@bobbybuilds208]

Great video. What oil fill cap is that? My OEM and OE replacements leak. Thanks.

[@ivanp2316]

While you are in there, do the timing cover gasket.