BMW Replacing Valve Cover Gasket N52 & N52K Engines (5-series)

This video was made on a E60 5-series but can be applied to all models with these engines, with only variations in the beginning.
2004 and previous model years had an M54 Engine installed.
N52 Valve Cover Gasket Part #11127581215
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[@joseblazquez2178]

I like the care and respect you use when working on the car, something I don't see often

[@kjjackson5003]

This is the best video out there for replacing a valve cover gasket, on a 2010 BMW 528i, by far! Great Job!

[@maryloutoth2761]

Great video. I replaced the VC on my 2010 X5 E70 30i. The new valve cover comes with all the bolts but three of them. I figured out what part numbers they were and bout them from FCP Euro. The center bolt is 11127558453 and the two other ones that go on the lower part of valve cover were the metal bracket is are 11127558454. Believe me they are the exact ones, I bout them and installed them.

[@EdA-dp3nk]

Branden, thank you for putting this up. I have a 2010 528i an they are charging me an armed and a leg to do this job. I'm going to try and doing myself and see how it goes. Much appreciated and God Bless

[@seemeflip]

Do you absolutely have to take the firewall out or is there another kind of extension you can use to get to the one bolt in the back?

[@dmitrimaslv8429]

Best video for gasket replacement

[@garrettgiuffre7710]

Witten some c-clamp pliers work really well on getting that spark plug metal part out just kind of lock it in place so you don't have to keep jiggling the pics

[@mauriciapineda1178]

Enjoyed the video, just one question.....where is the hose that connects the Engine Cylinder Head Valve???

[@mirchas]

Did you ever get the part numbers for the two aluminum bolts holding down the wiring harness on a N52?

[@AikiNinja1]

I purchased my valve cover gasket kit, however, the gasket in your video and the one I ordered are totally different. Mine is flat and is not designed to be pushed/fit into place on the cover and the spark plug gasket is one solid rubber flat piece. My 06 530i E60 N52 engine is the same as the car in this video correct?

[@yancaron903]

Should the battery be unplugged before doing this or not necessary ?

[@t800_1]

hey buddy thank you for this

[@Val3ntinavu]

I read online that the E60 shipped to USA with plastic cover and rubber VCG has METAL bolts... please confirm.

[@321ssteeeeeve]

where are likely areas of oil leakage on to exhaust downpipe with 2011 528i?

[@mq46312]

Definitely a lot more steps involved compared to the E39. This is why I was hesitant to get the E60 as it is much less DIY friendly.

[@jasonpinder2274]

Does anybody know the purpose of the "secondary air valve" shown at

[@BENZNUGGA]

Good video to help do it your self people out there. I would like to give you some info about the removal the valvetronic motor removal if you want it

[@garrettgiuffre7710]

Are you repairing that car inside of a parking structure

[@Rusty-Shackleford69]

You get that horrible noise when removing the servo motor BECAUSE the service procedure calls for turning the bolt FORWARD till resistance is felt. Hopefully this helps someone. Peace.

[@mr.nobody4900]

A damn good video however I am "NEVER" buying anything EURO after watching this video- such pain in the ass job just to replace a valve cover gasket. This is my opinion