DIY 2002-2008 bmw 745li, 750li valve cover gaskets, upper timing chain gaskets replacement

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In this video are step by step instructions how to replace valve cover gaskets and upper timing chain cover gaskets and also oil pressure switch with brake booster vacuum pump o-ring. Engine is n62b48 same procedure for n62b44, applies to bmws with this engines e60, e61, e63, e64, e65, e66, e53, e70
Valve cover gaskets has to be replaced every 80-100k miles, as well as alternator bracket gasket and upper timing chain gaskets
Thanks for watching

[@dougadams6492]

I am not a pro, but a pretty skilled owner. This video was very helpful and I really appreciate it a lot. About 3 hours to tear everything down, 1 hour to get a few missing parts (cover nut fell in a crack in the cement and I did not have enough O rings for the front sensors) and about 4 hours to get everything back together. The gasket kit that I got required that I remove about 1/4" of gasket material off of the top (the part that goes into the cover) for it to seat right. Recommend a good telescoping magnet and a swivel head ratchet. Dealer could not believe that I was doing this and said that half of their techs would not be able to get this done on time. May the karma gods smile upon you well for taking the time to help others with this vide.

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, not surprised about the dealer's incompetence, i am happy this video was able to help you save money and gain experience

[@MrAgbrown]

@@Zeiten Would I be able to clean my clogged secondary air system while doing this procedure?

[@Zeiten]

I’d say no, for that you’ll need to remove your intake manifold and then secondary air injection valve then you’ll be able to do it. During valve cover gaskets replacement there is no extra room for it

[@brucemackenzie895]

i would have gotten the correct valve gasket. Mine has small ridges at the base of the gasket that prevents complete seating but there must be a reason.

[@mathewfleming]

Your videos are so helpful. And thank your camera operator for getting the right angles.

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, appreciate your feedback 🙌

[@JyaiZEN]

Thank you for the pry bar tip i couldn't get the back spark plug tubes yup seat right in the back... great vid!!!

[@MyChango1]

Nice job! I've done the head gaskets on my 745Li and used your video to remember where some of the parts went. Thanks for the video.

[@shanewynt6089]

Did you use a video to replace your head gasket? Trying to do it on a 08 750li. Novice to this

[@acourtneylawson2065]

Trying to replace my head gasket on 2002 745li...do you have a channel or anything and I have the gasket kit that comes with everything but I’m worried about the timing part...do I need the tool kit for timing??

[@5w402]

Very helpful and detail informative video, I just successfully did my 08 E66 driver side VCG & TCG with viewing your procedures two or three times before I started. it took me about two half days total 8-9 hours for one side. the first try without remove the fuel injectors stuck me one hour or more and after remove the fuel injector it is quite easy to take VC out w/o touch e. f. sensor. so I must say I did every single steps you did make VCG & TCG replacement a easy and straight forward job. Thanks again for shooting such a detail diy video.

[@melvinmack2361]

Thanks Mr. Z you are the real deal. I have a BMW 550i and I need to do all what you have shown and the alternator bracket.

[@moraslan9945]

Man you're the best, I'm not an expert but you made it looks easy job and honestly I've learned a lot just watching, you've encouraged me to do it on my BMW gasket, Thank you man.

[@jonathanlake3366]

Man ur amazing dude ur knowledge tearing this 645 apart man we need mechanics like that here in London to help me but I got ur advice on the alternator thanks man God bless dude

[@zubiafamily2243]

To this day you’re saving money for us! I’m super grateful for these videos.

[@Zeiten]

I am very glad to hear it🙌

[@t.c.c.4437]

Great informative video! I enjoyed the step-by-step instructions included and what kind and size of tools you were using. Helps a lot! Thank you and please keep making great videos like this one!

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, glad it was helpful

[@debianlinux9448]

Amazing video very detailed, one of the best by far thank you bro I truly appreciate your teaching us

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, happy to be useful

[@DX784A]

I have 2002 BMW 745i I had a spark plug tube that had gone bad. A couple of quotes $700 plus. Decided I have the tools and the time followed this video and now I'm back up and running I appreciate you Zen thanks for sharing

[@humanresource9659]

I just watched this entire video essentially twice (alot of rewinding). I feel empowered. 🛠️ And justified when I tell this guy my price 😅

[@valshi5911]

Молодец пацан,очень грамотный 😀more vidéos about e65 please

[@jcmansefsef7910]

Thank you for this informative video!

[@soldador4]

Great video young man thanks it saved me some money and gave me confidence to do it myself 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Zeiten]

Glad to hear it, you are welcome

[@eduardogonzalez-cz1uu]

This was very useful thank you so much

[@richmarracino5977]

Great video and appreciated! Unfortunately I had to redo this job using this video after paying a shop to complete it 18 months ago. The idiots that completed the request seemed to have an affinity to Perm-a tex. I found it everywhere, even inside the spark plug tubes. It was everywhere... There were two stripped lower nuts to my surprise. In the end I cleaned every part I touched, replaced all o-ring seals and feel better about the future performance of the vehicle. Without the video I'm not too sure my level of excitement to do this job was there! Again, thank you for sharing your skills!

[@55runway]

After watching your video a couple of timers, I just successfully completed VCG ON MY 2008 Alpina B7. The entire job took about 17 hours to completely put everything back together and the car runs just fine. However, I have to recheck the passenger side for a little leak coming from the rear of the cover. Thanks you.

[@dljunior2852]

I'm having the same problem and I would swear I done every thing correct.

[@bimbim4311]

Man you are the best. I got lost with the bolts.. up one longer and lower one smaller.....

[@reptaloid]

Man you rock what an excellent video after watching it I decided I'm not going to take this job on

[@Zeiten]

😁 that happens, thanks

[@melvinmack2361]

Thanks Mr. Z. I have skills to do the job. Again thanks.

[@bluedemond5332]

ths vid should have a million views all ready

[@_J.P._]

Won't happen any time soon since a lot of owners simply take it to a shop and have it done. Those aren't the type of owners who DIY all repairs and maintenances...except a few ones of course :)

[@Ldevlinphotography]

Thanks! Very informative i needed this!

[@konstantintomilin1826]

Did not expect to hear Russian language in the video :D Thanks for the great content guys! This makes me confident that I can service an N62 engine myself and can afford something like an e63. These are incredibly cheap these days!

[@Zeiten]

😁 thanks for the feedback👍

[@trewatkins530]

Thanks for the video all tho I broke one of the eccentric sensors by accident I just replaced by them both but it was better to know how to take stuff apart better than breaking everything

[@jking3892]

Wow , excellent Video,, I didn't know it was that involved to change the valve cover gasket

[@Zeiten]

Thank you🙌

[@jempoof]

Awsum Vid. When prying the cover off spray some CRC down the plug tube area to help it slip off better.

[@tomektomek6122]

Thanks for this video good job !

[@mathistubechannel8238]

very good, thx and greeting from Munich

[@Bigbirdlittledog]

After pulling the alternator cover off I can see one of the timing cover gaskets are weeping :( lucky for your videos thanks

[@mazharsoufi5270]

Thanks ! BMW master

[@CEOsario]

Thanks for sharing, great job....

[@CubanMissleNelson]

Great video my bro. Super detailed and VERY HELPFUL! The only feedback I can give as a videographer is to try to record with auto-focus turned OFF. It makes it very hard to see the small spaces and details with the camera going in and out of focus from auto-focus function. When shooting very close in these types of videos setting the focus manually will work very well. An easy and basic way to do this is to stand in the general distance you will be shooting, use zoom to zoom in all the way to a shiny object, focus with focus ring manually, then zoom back out. Now you should have a good general focus point that will work for the whole shoot. If you want to come in for some close shots, just go in as far as needed before it goes out of focus and slightly move focus ring to adjust for the shorter distance and move back to where it was when you pull back out to the original distance. Hope that makes sense. Basic but super helpful and it will provide more quality in your amazing videos. Thanks again!!

[@trewatkins530]

Ok I'd love to see it I've seen a a few but not In detail as if u dont have a lift to do so

[@jamshidradjapov4067]

You are talanted, just doing alike BMW specialist even better. I have the same engine e66 N62 and I have the same issues with gaskets. I’d like to meet and use your service👍🏻

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, just email me details [e-mail]

[@raymondbrown9103]

Impressive video, thanks.

[@Zeiten]

Old one but still useful, thanks for watching🙌

[@rollydoucet8909]

The engine problems are the main issues with BMW's and most of the issues are from crap gaskets and seals. If the Germans could figure out how to stop leaks, the BMW's would be near-perfect cars. The power and handling are terrific and they're wonderful to drive.

[@lLEGENDRADIO1]

I just replaced the valve cover gaskets on my X5 and my number 5,6,7 and 8 cylinders are misfiring and in addition to that oil is leaking from the engine passenger side. Help me out here man, you're the best that I've seen on KZbin.

[@Zeiten]

Regarding the leak most likely gasket didn’t sit right, and for misfire, check every coil connection, retrace your steps and make sure everything is connected properly

[@lLEGENDRADIO1]

Zeiten LLC just re-did the valve cover and everything seems fine now with that. Cylinders still misfiring even though I changed out all the coils.

[@BROOKSHIRETX52]

Great video

[@born4867]

"pochemu pahnet kakashkami?")) Spasibo za video bro! u mena n62b48.

[@Zeiten]

😂

[@unitrecordcorporation9616]

I was planning to buy a bmw, after this video Im going to buy a honda lol

[@artm5583]

Unit Record Corporation good call. These engines are only getting worse... If you want to have a BMW that isnt crap its gotta be pre 2003

[@scottjones2785]

As Arthur said...good call. Wife bought a 2008 650i convertible with a little over 100k on it about 8 months ago. It has been either sitting in my garage (in my spot) or sitting in the grass next to my shop for most of this time. Started puffing white smoke with acceleration, especially after idling for a few seconds (read as sitting at stop light) about 2 months after purchase. Then, it decided to start leaking coolant...while sitting still...with the engine off. She finally had it hauled to the repair shop a couple of days ago. She had purchased a power train and labor warranty good for one year, so we figured we were okay. Nope. Come to find out, pretty much every f-ing gasket on this thing needs replaced. Guess what the warranty doesn't cover? The car is beautiful. It's just poorly engineered. Doesn't even have a dipstick! You're supposed to trust their on board computer. Last time I checked, computers were not where the Germans excelled. I think I'll just stick with the basic, old reliable brands. Wife has a 2006 Acura TL with 268k and it still runs like a champ. Has a couple of minor issues that will cost about 15% of what this thing is going to cost to fix. And I've got a 2012 Chevy HD with Duramax with 161k that has been awesome. Hard to over engineer a diesel and make it a turd. Guess that's why they don't make very many.

[@trashman1694]

BUT YOU WILL NOT EXPERIENCE LUXURIES OF BMW WITH HONDA KOMRADE

[@ItsMercerBaby]

Get a Honda as your daily and have one of these bmws on the side. Learn how to fix the problems. I’ll do everything on mine just not the engine and transmission

[@ItsMercerBaby]

LetMeSeeThis99 yeah I know. I hardly take mine out in the weekends. I still have that fear I’m gonna be on the side of the road waiting for AAA lol

[@Eskee34]

Can u make a video showing the replacement of the valvetronic motor it would be greatly appreciated

[@melvinmack2361]

Thanks Mr. Z you are the real deal. I have a BMW 550i and I need to do all what you have shown and the alternator bracket. Sorry didn't finish comment. I'm working in the cold and I don't to expose the engine to the weather. What can i do in 8 hours and not expose my engine to the open weather.

[@Zeiten]

Well, hard to say, depends on your skill level, you can manage to do everything in 8 hrs, start with valve cover gaskets and upper timing chain cover gaskets, just fo 1 side at a time and you should be fine, split the job in 2 or more days lets say 1 days for each side of valve cover gasket and the other day for alternator bracket gasket since those jobs do not interfere with each other

[@kendallchapple4732]

This was soon helpful......please post the video for the alternator bracket gasket......

[@yahyashabazz5721]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bushidoe6060]

Nice job.,,

[@MRM-wp4gr]

How much more work is it to remove the heads? Are all the head bolts fairly easy to get to?

[@He4rtL3ss1]

Got a 2003 BMW 745i 4.4 v8, Replaced the Thermostat/housing, Coolant drained and filled, Oil Change/Oil Filter Changed, Valve Cover Gaskets replaced on both sides, passenger Valve Cover was Cracked so it was replaced as well.. I am now getting a P0393 code, Cam Sensor Bank 2 sensor 2(exhaust). Engine is running rough, erratic Idle between 700-1500 RPM if it doesn't stall out, I reset those eccentric motors on top of the valve covers, tried swapping cam sensors around to see if the issue would change location but no change, I inspected the plugs they're tight, not damaged, no bent wires or frayed wires, pins feel tight, I tried swapping around the Vanos Solenoids, still no change, swapped around coil packs, no change. Pulled the valve cover a few times to see if something may have snagged but not seeing any visible issue.. any ideas?

[@Zeiten]

Hard to say, you might be missing something, need to see the car, better bring it to a reputable technician for inspection

[@Edwinlara9183]

I’m mecanic , an did same job yesterday . And the big problem was the spark plug tube because were very very tie and when try to put it back was very difficulty because those tube were expanded and don’t get inside to de holes cap and finally replaced.

[@mds2465]

Well that’s a very nasty job to do on that V12 engine, that’s for sure. But it’s great that you were able to make such a detailed and descriptive video documenting the entire job so that us amateurs can see and understand how it’s done.

[@scoobydoo885]

thanks

[@trey28345]

Good info.

[@Zeiten]

thank you

[@radianm6]

Have you removed front cover? My lower timing guide broke while removing head but I found misfire. Valve wasn't seated good. But yeah now this.

[@vamelogo]

I promise if you could come to fix mine to Georgia I would pay your plane ticket and stay 😂

[@Zeiten]

May be some day we’ll franchise in Georgia😉😁

[@BoredAtWork2000]

While you are already in there, would you suggest replaced the valve steam seals since they are known to fail on these cars? (car has 100k miles)

[@ts42069]

put everything back together and am now getting transmission fault, should i try resetting ecu? also a minor leak from driver side valve cover closer to driver, will try tightning to see if that will fix? any responses will be helpful thanks

[@1zzeee]

Hi and thanks for a very informative video. Can you please specify all the parts that you changed?

[@Zeiten]

Sure, valve cover gasket kit, upper timing chain cover gaskets, vacuum pump o-ring, and oil pressure switch

[@AlxN52]

Great demonstration but try to change the camera with one that focuses better

[@michaelmorris1293]

Thanks can u do a video on transmission fluid change

[@Zeiten]

Yes, transmission fluid change with mechatronic seal replacement video will be here later

[@claudejames7360]

Great video, thanks! Why did you replace the oil pressure switch? Can't you just wrap the threads with Teflon tape?

[@dihardmopar]

They don't typically leak from the threads. Usually leak past the plug.

[@banan4eg907]

Смотрю видео на английском, что бы подтягивать, думал у меня крыша поехала при фразе "птички поют". Подумал неужели такой автоматизм в голове на перевод😅😅😅

[@Zeiten]

😁

[@deltonstinson5908]

How do you replace the passenger side timing bolt tensioner

[@kennethhamilton3557]

Hi I have 02 BMW 745LI I'm changing out Val cover gaskets Should the gasket fit flush Or should it fit a little high

[@Randomishh]

On the valve cover there are 3 red tabs in the bottom side of it. I broke one of those red tabs can I order these parts online? What are they called and what is their purpose?

[@ambiburgos1703]

Great video, I needed to change the coolant transfer pipe since it was leaking very badly. I went and changed the the gaskets since your video was so informative. The only issue that I'm curently having is that my 06 750Li is having a very rought iddle after putting evything back together. do you have any idea on what could be the cause of this rought iddleling and contant engine shaking?

[@Zeiten]

well first of all check if you connected everything back properly, and vanos solenoids are all the way in

[@ambiburgos1703]

it took me a while to figure it out but the rought iddleling was due to a small little hole in one of the crankcase vent valve

[@jrjr8574]

I got a small leak on the top of my timing cover gasket for now I’m just going to put gasket maker on it My question : what all do I have to take off or unplug to take off the timing cover ?my car is a 2007 bmw 550i And does this car have Vanos solenoids on both sides so 4 in total 2 on each head ?

[@WatchSomethingNow]

Hi, I replaced my passenger side valve cover gasket but its still leaking at the bottom back cover. I tightened all the bolts until it won’t turn anymore. Please help how can I fix this problem. Thanks.

[@tonykari5124]

Great video. Thanks for the knowledge. Hey how much should something like this cost in total? Lmk please so I have an idea before I take my bmw in

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, it depends on where you at, i would range it between 700$ to 1000$ total for parts and labor

[@dustinle4906]

thank you for the video, what is the torque spec. for the timing cover bolts when you put them back on, also the valve cover bolts?. sincerely

[@binkhalifa2004]

Torque values for any BMW in this repair manual - www.newtis.info/

[@yahyashabazz5721]

@@binkhalifa2004 dosen't work.

[@trewatkins530]

Did u ever make a video for the altenator bracket seal?

[@Zeiten]

Yes the video has been shot, we just have too many cars to fix, no time to edit it and upload but i'll get to it soon

[@alexdan5389]

Great video, very detailed, however, if your you have the Valve Cover off, why did you NOT replace the Valve Stem seals???

[@yahyashabazz5721]

Wth???

[@jorarr5174]

U have to remove the alternator or just loosen it

[@kyebsakyebsa8557]

After changing cover gasked I have camshaft error bank 2 help I just unplugged the sensors

[@amex1997]

Excellent video, thank you i wish you were here in Connecticut. any special process to put back the valvetronic motors

[@Zeiten]

Thank you, no nothing special there at all

[@amex1997]

You guys should expand to the north east

[@Zeiten]

@@amex1997 we will eventually:)

[@chipcollingwood4123]

Merry Christmas Tim, Hope you are doing well. Quick question. I am doing the same job on a 2007 650i. Wondering if you have any clearance tips on what else I'll need to move out of the way. Looks to be a bit tighter than the 745li. Thanks so much, Chip

[@Zeiten]

Hi, thank you, it’s exactly the same but you might need to remove reinforcement bars, easy to do

[@starmice.n.t.4673]

Hi Tim! Im Richie! Tell me please how much is it cost 2003 760 il cambelt set with neccessery surronding replacement. Take how long time?

[@LogicDecoded]

At 31:23 he says that the longer you let it sit the better, so I let mine sit in the sun for 50 years before continuing the job, thinking it would be the best ever, and now my new gasket is dried out and brittle, so I have to get a new gasket again! Thanks a lot Zeiten! Smh 😒

[@Zeiten]

you are welcome:)))))

[@MrFledge]

Excellent video. Question about the lower E8 bolt on the driver side timing chain cover. My alternator doesn't move as far as yours. There is an idler pully on the bottom of the alternator that hits on the pully just below it. Does you car have that idler pully?

[@Zeiten]

Every 7 series of those years has that idler pulley if it is preventing you from moving alternator remove it

[@billwatters5999]

Hmm. That's easier said than done. Thanks for the reply. I was able to get it out (10 minutes ago) with the proper pry bar and some choice words. Oh, and thanks for the super detailed video. I never would have gotten this far without it.

[@dougadams6492]

Maybe this is no good, but wish that I would have taken the car to the car wash, take off both air boxes and the front intake and power wash both sides from the AC Compressor up through the front timing covers and then back down to the alternator bracket. Mine was a mess. You can leave the MAF and vacuum line hooked up and just lay the front intake upside down over the rest of the engine. You can get nearly anywhere with the air boxes and front intake tubes.

[@daromega]

Can you replace the timing cover gaskets without having to replace the head cover gaskets? I didn’t know much about it and just took my car to a shop and asked to replace the head cover gaskets recently, but still leaking oil. And leaking coolant too. Very frustrated....Thanks for the video!!!

[@Zeiten]

hi, yes it is possible

[@kattiajimenez2207]

How did you do the timing chain

[@miguellangarica7868]

Hello great video ! I have a question, my x5 smokes while on idle does that mean I need new valve cover gaskets or what do you think it's the problem ? Thanks for your help and everything you do!

[@Zeiten]

With v8 most likely valve stem seals not valve cover gaskets

[@miguellangarica7868]

Thanks again for a very fast answer!

[@nunya2814]

Is there a speical procedure to putting the valve motors back in? Ive almost got this entire job finished and wanted to make sure if there is a correct way of putting them back in, great video by the way, its been a huge help!

[@Zeiten]

There is no special procedure for that, just screw them in and that’s it, nothing needs to be done after that at all also

[@nunya2814]

@@Zeiten thank you so much for your quick response, it is greatly appreciated.

[@Zeiten]

Happy to help👍

[@marccopoloo966]

Hi What engine oil you recomend to bmw 750i with N62b48 engine? 5w40 or mayby 5w50,5w60? Thanks for you video are very helpfull

[@Zeiten]

Depends on where you live, here in California 5 or 10w-30(40) castrol edge is perfect, as a rule in general i would say castrol edge, liqui moly or motul are a great choice

[@arthurp.2413]

hey do you have a video of a 7 series head gasket replacement?

[@Zeiten]

Nope, won't have it here

[@juliot1082]

What is the torque for the valve cover gasket and the spark plugs does any one know?

[@Socalrg69]

what kind of tools do you have?

[@chipcollingwood4123]

Happy New Year Tim, Thanks for your previous response. I'm almost finished with this job. The gasket kit you sent came yesterday, thx. The question I have relates to the valve adjuster motors and their orientation. When i removed them they both had significant pre-load, especially the passenger side which was loaded well after the thread height of the retaining bolts. Is this normal? I would assume so. However when i reinstall the motors should I screw them all the way down and then install the retaining screws, or should i try to retain some of the previous tension in the threaded shaft? I have heard of engine misfire codes and rough running after removing and re-installing these adjuster motors. Thanks for any insight you can provide. Chip

[@Zeiten]

Check the video again, just screw those all the way everything is normal

[@chipcollingwood4123]

@@Zeiten Will do my man! I'll let you know the outcome...thanks

[@chipcollingwood4123]

Tim, Hope you're having a good day. Thanks for the advice...all back together and no codes!...Unfortunately, it looks like this one also has a alternator bracket gasket leak...UGH!...where do you source this gasket(maker) and will I need anything else when i go in there? Thanks Chip

[@Zeiten]

Well you can find the video of this job here too on this channel, I explained everything there

[@beaufranks9163]

So if the valve cover bolts don’t screw right on , that means it’s not seated properly ? I have one that feels proper but I’m having to put a lot of pressure for the bolts to catch the thread .

[@Zeiten]

Correct, rear bottom bolts/nuts are the hardest

[@RICKTHERULER35]

Do the valve, Tronic motors have to be set in any sort of way when reinstalling??

[@Zeiten]

No

[@a.l998]

I just stripped the torx 25 (the ones on each side of the valvetronic motor) what is the best way to get them out? Mine was really tight and i sprayed them and was very carefull but they just stripped right away. What is best way to get them out now?.. So far everything else is going good!

[@Zeiten]

Take 8mm(i think) 6 point socket as I remember and hammer it to this bolt, happened to me lots of times

[@a.l998]

@@Zeiten This method worked perfectly, if anyone else have the same problem i suggest doing like Zeiten said. Just try keeping the socket straight over the bolt and hammer it all the way down! i used a 8mm.

[@violenceprotest]

The two steel lines right next to the passenger side valve cover have to be disconnected on a 650i otherwise the valve cover will be stick between them and the sensor, make sure to do this or you will damage the sensor and the valve cover.. its far more tedious job on a 650i. At any rate thanks this helped but you missed out on removing those two steel lines , that is important. one you do that all in all it takes 10 minutes to remove the valve cover , its easy.

[@Zeiten]

Well, i performed this job countless times and on all models 5,6,7 series as well as x5, and if you are talking about a/c lines it can be helpful to move them aside a bit but not absolutely necessary. It is good to keep it in mind for those who do it for the first time, thanks

[@CarlosRodriguez-wi8qe]

Hi I have a 2004 BMW 745Li I changed out the two cvv valves out do to smoke coming out of tail pipe that did not stop smoke. Everytime I start car it blows smoke and sometimes turns off when car is on and in park do you know what else it can be?

[@Zeiten]

Valve stem seals

[@LogicDecoded]

I have 3 questions 1. Did you have to put silicone on the vacuum pump when putting it back? 2. Why was there silicone on the vacuum pump to begin with? 3. Is there an oil pressure switch on the right side also, or only on the left? Thanks

[@Zeiten]

No silicone needed, it was there because someone put there before, and oil pressure switch is only on passenger side

[@kevinford6420]

Shame you don't live in the UK, I would invite you to do the same to my 760li V12. Finding someone here to tackle it is near impossible as they view it as too difficult. Even BMW dealers are not interested and also would probably mess it up. 😭😭😭😭

[@Zeiten]

😂 v12 is not too complicated in some ways even easier than v8, may be we’ll grow big enough to open up in the uk😉

[@andy2063]

better off with a LS swap me thinks... btw, great job mate

[@johnlira3316]

Hello sir maybe u can help me i have a 2004 545i n62 engine throws white smoke Pcv valves are good checked valve cover doesnt look like its leaking pulled out 4 spark plugs bone dry car doesnt loose power and gives no codes. But burns oil i do hear a howling sound and a sound when i open the oil cap and the dip stick hopefully u csn help

[@Zeiten]

Those are standard symptoms for valve stem seals failure, very common issue on these engines

[@UefaKupali]

Do I get that right, because of the one screw, chain case cover, do you have to loosen genarator? 1:11:27 Sorry,my english is bad..

[@Zeiten]

Yes, that is correct

[@UefaKupali]

@@Zeiten thank you..on wednesday i worked my way up to this screw, then i hsbe that the bracket from the alternator had to be removed and the whole thing closed again

[@MasonGaming476]

Is possible to change da timing chain gasket with out removing da valve cover??

[@Zeiten]

Yes it is possible

[@hossinkb]

why did you replace the oil pressure switch? and if we are in there anyway, shouldn't we replace the spark plugs?

[@Zeiten]

Oil pressure switch is common spot for oil leak as well as vacuum pump o-ring while everything apart it’s easy to replace and doesn’t cost much, spark plugs replacement depends on when they were changed in this case they were replaced recently and there is no need to change them again just because valve covers are off and it’s easier