BMW N52 VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT

[@basit9114]

Perfect timing. I'm literally researching this to do it myself. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@carlogonzales495]

Hey Dean, First of all, your videos are a blessing. You're more knowledgeable about these n52s than any other dealer i've ever been to. I don't want to bother, but I've been trying to figure out what's wrong with my 2008 528i that has 178k miles on it. The car starts fine besides the occasional rattling/ticking sound that's prominent on start up but goes away after driving. Once I drive off and come back down to a stop though, the idle drops to about 500rpm and the engine shudders like it's about to stall before bouncing back up. Sometimes before bouncing up the car will misfire for around 20-30 seconds before fixing itself and idling normally, and it also will fix itself if I just start driving off. I also seem to be either burning or losing oil as well as coolant, as I've had to top up the coolant 2 times since owning it and oil 3 times, but I can't find a leak. What are the main things I should check, and could you maybe direct me to any videos you have that would help me take care of that? The car performs great for its age when driving and I'd like to maintain it as long as possible. Thanks so much, you're awesome at what you do.

[@bobby2times624]

Do a vacuum test. Search on youtube N52 vacuum leak test for $10

[@mrmusic1880]

I might need to do this to my N55. It definitely has a better vanos system as from what I can see in this video. Very well explained as well!

[@przemasteam]

Thank you man ! Im going to job in my bmw f10

[@Jokerkingx1]

Thank you is there a way to get bolts for engine cover for cheap.? I thought about machining using regular aluminum don’t know is that would be fine. I’m pretty confident I can make an identical bolt with same thread size and everything.

[@kevyncardoso221]

How did you get to the back valve cover bolts? By the firewall? I’ve seen other videos of people doing the valve cover but never reveal how to get to the back ones?

[@BMWDoctor]

Extension and swivel head

[@kevyncardoso221]

@ Thank you!❤️

[@dannyf625]

Hi Dean, I just did the same thing 2 weeks ago. But i want to know one thing… Must i calebrate the valvetronic? The engine sounds fine and the car drives perfect (N52b25) Greetz Danny

[@twistedmetal1996]

No, you don't have to, I did that on my bmw and I didn't do calibration. It's just reccomendations so you have to pay extra to mechanic

[@prezesfns]

I have done not long ago on mine E46 325ci rocker cover gasket/ M54 engine - much easier and looking with access perspective as well much better ✅ I am actually thinking of swapping this car for something with N52 like 630i, but still unsure if worth. ATM I got covered 150k miles and is so smooth ✅💪, all the best 💪😉

[@SBCountyFishing]

My valve cover is plastic would u recommend getting an aluminum one if yes from where?

[@mkane6258]

Hello. Was just told i need to replace the valve cover on my 2007 X3. I want to use OEM parts. where is the best place to get this from. I saw Fcp Euro do they offer reliable parts?

[@socalledsavior6072]

They the greatest when doing work on BMW cars. They offer lifetime on parts including brake pads and oil

[@th45h1zn1t]

Another brilliantly informative video, thank you. Apologies if I missed it but do you have a list of all the common oil leaks on an N52? Mine has 1 or more leaks as the under tray is oily and it is collecting in some of the parts at top of the engine. Also small amount in the recess of the oil filler cap. Weirdly it doesnt seem to use or lose much oil as I am always checking it..

[@israelquijano2161]

Quick question, I heard valve tronic pop. Do I need to do any type of resetting?

[@SBCountyFishing]

If my valve cover is plastic can i switch to magnesium?

[@maz872]

Where are you located?

[@usb7018]

There's a lot of sludge buildup on that N52 for the mileage.