How To Replace A Valve Cover Gasket On A BMW X5 E53

[@blowout396]

Great video. Covering the complete removal and reassembly is hardly ever shown in a DYI vid. Well done!

[@artemverdiyan2768]

Straight to the point and very descriptive. Exactly what I needed to see to get the job done. If all videos were like this, the world would be a better place!

[@samoo8933]

How many hours took you to do it?

[@artemverdiyan2768]

@@samoo8933 about 2 hours if you have all the tools ready. But it was my first time, if I would do it again probably be only an hour.

[@samoo8933]

@@artemverdiyan2768 I see, where do you live? I am in Canada mechanic quote me 500$. Do know why. Said take one day. Mechanics are Scammers

[@wilderlebran1025]

Great video Brian. My wife’s 2006 X5 is leaking oil and sometimes has a burnt oil smell inside the cabin. This video gives me confidence to replace the valve cover gasket. Keep up the good work. Your videos are very informative. Regards from Chula Vista.

[@keyroncampbell]

It's the valve cover.... It happens for every BMW...

[@gbososa774]

I just changed my valve cover gasket and played your video and followed your step by step instructions. I am very grateful for this video. 💯💯

[@HowtoAutomotive]

GBO SOSA glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@danielfossey5581]

First time BMW owner, was very sceptical but I Done mine today, great how to video and easily done.

[@liamsworld6769]

Great video! The only thing I would like to mention is that there are only 15 bolts on the valve cover itself. Eleven around the edges and four down the center. I was working on a 2006 BMW X5 3.0i. This job is pretty easy for your average mechanic. If you're a beginner I think you could handle this project also. Again, great video! There are alot of bad ones out there. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@jonaspace6886]

Thank you for the video, although I was not replacing the Valve Cover Gasket, I "simply" was changing the Valve Cover - this particular Valve cover came with Gasket installed. Point being, your video walked me through the process needed to complete my project. Big Thanks!

[@kalashnikov6930]

for me you are a king you changed a gasket of head bmwx5 with 1 hand 🙌

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ARMADA CANADIENNE KALACHNIKOV I use camera mounts now and better video editing. Glad you like the the video. Thank you for watching!

[@samoo8933]

How many hours took you to do it?

[@Jzavaleta]

You make it look so easy. Why would my mechanic want to charge me $975 to do this job? Great video!

[@magnumardent]

great vid, man. I`ll be doing the vanos, so figured changing the valve cover gasket to. this one came in real handy, thanks!!

[@startingtech3900]

brian with how to is a master tech alwasy saving me money!

[@jackward9435]

Thanks so much for providing this useful info. I've done a few, but needed a refresher. Your video reminded me it ain't too bad, and all the details I needed to pay attention to. Thanks!!

[@redbull456ful]

Amazing video, I’m definitely following you . The way you explain things is amazing.

[@jimrivers44]

Great video. I think it make it possible for just about anyone to replace the valve cover. Thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jim Rivers Glad the video is helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@naturesrecovery4516]

Hey bud, any videos on changing the Head Gasket?

[@DWizzle0007]

Do you need to put sealant on the inside gasket that protect the spark plugs or just only on the outer rim of the valve gasket?

[@elmerfudd6291]

Bro i use to work in bmw cars and this is a very detailed video... I subscribe u chanel👍

[@HowtoAutomotive]

luis Garcia thank you watching and the sub!

[@allenschneider167]

Thanks!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you very much!!

[@allenschneider167]

@@HowtoAutomotive hi, I just opened up the package that my new gasket came in and it doesn't include the grommet seals. Should I hold out for a more inclusive set?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

@@allenschneider167 if the grommets are still soft, then you’ll probably be OK reusing them. But if they’re hard, I would wait for the new gasket set.

[@mackiv8612]

This is the vid ill use for my repair for sure.

[@recalcitrantrick701]

Professional and informative. Thank you. 🙏🙂

[@gretchengoldstein9675]

Thank you so much! God bless you! Would love to find a link to donate to your Chanel for all the wonderful help!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Gretchen Goldstein Thank you very much if you wanted to donate you could do it with PayPal at [e-mail]

[@ianyoung6829]

Hi Brian do you have any video of the E71 valve cover replacement ( 2007 x5 4.8)

[@fredtheisen2439]

Good video !straight and to the point thanks

[@dariusfitnesspro4163]

I appreciate this video, I’ve been trying to find this for a while now. How long did this actually take you? Kind of thinking about going to a mechanic and getting it done. I was quoted at $450. Wondering if this is a good price to spend on parts and labor.

[@jenniferohjennie]

Great DIY video! I live here Orlando and thinking about purchasing a used vehicle that needs this done. Do you know the average cost for labor if I purchase parts myself?

[@ianyoung6829]

Hi Brian Do you have any video on how to remove valve cove on bmw 2007 x5 4.8 on do you have any link you can forward to me,thanks in advance for your help

[@samoo8933]

How much the labour should be for head gasket replacement ? How many hours ?

[@thomasdrouin3643]

do you answer questions regarding a different problem?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ask away if I can help I will

[@Hittajavz38]

Did you remove the battery?

[@El28z]

Excellent video.

[@thomasdrouin3643]

Excellent, clear and concise.

[@dpoultski2499]

My mechanic wants to replace the entire cover. He claims these can crack. In your experience, do the covers crack?

[@forbes7239]

Wow thank you Brian. excellent information

[@tonyquance3737]

Decided to change plugs at the same time. Why not? WARNING: make sure your rubber insert plug socket doesn't grip plugs too tightly. Mine did, and on removing the short extension bar, the socket stayed behind on the plug, and it was too deep down to extract with any other tool. After years in the trade and having too many tools, found another well used insert socket, and after removing the plug again, was able to replace it, not leaving the socket behind!

[@ianyoung6829]

Hi Brian I need your assistance i have a 2008 bmw 328i Convertable, the AC is blowing but the air is not cold i checked the freon and its ok, any Suggestion would be great

[@samoo8933]

How many hours took tou?

[@SashaCutburth]

Great video! Very thorough!!!

[@CarlosSanchez-ys6jf]

Hello, I have a BMW X5 3.0i year 2002, I have a problem with the second gear, in D from first to second the motor goes in to limp mode, I have to drive it in manual shifting from first to third gear, what do you think is the problem, it is a solenoid? Best regards

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Carlos Sánchez we need to figure out why it's going into limp home mode. I would start by pulling the code. It could have nothing to do with the transmission and be an engine problem. So I would start there having the codes pulled.

[@CarlosSanchez-ys6jf]

The dealer says it's a problem in the transmission

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Carlos Sánchez if you can find out what codes there was it would help. There's so many things it could be.

[@Architect.Palos.Verdes]

Could a high pitched loud squealing noise that starts about 5 miles into driving be caused by a faulty valve cover seal?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Sid Kay Yes the PCV inside the valve cover has most likely gone bad. The way to tell is to take the oil cap off with the engine running and if the hissing are squealing noise goes away that is where their problem lies.

[@Architect.Palos.Verdes]

How to Automotive great - thank you so much - if you’re in Los Angeles area I would bring my car to you to fix - are you?

[@Architect.Palos.Verdes]

How to Automotive what’s PCV please?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Sid Kay I’m in San Diego.👍🏻

[@Laraza45k]

It would be helpful if you mentioned the torque specs

[@mousevision661]

Amazing video

[@javierpnd3625]

What’s the torque ?

[@bbltd.3154]

Good video bud. Nice tutorial

[@HowtoAutomotive]

B&B Ltd. thank you!

[@joshuahertz3467]

I have a bmw truck 2000 x5 I was driven one day I kept hearing squeaky noise then my truck start shaking then I stop at a red light then the truck just Cut off then I could not crack it back up what do I think that is

[@henrygarcia4438]

Good stuff .. short sweet and to the point.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you. Did everything go smooth for you?

[@Dicecuta]

Hey Brian, nice video. How long it takes you to replace the gasket?

[@larrykirwan5634]

Good Well Done VIDEO--Thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Larry Kirwan thank you and thank you for watching!

[@pauldobre8202]

Very good video! thank you!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Paul Dobre thank you for watching!

[@addicted2tools]

Hello good work

[@Jkwillson]

Grate video and very informative . Cheers mate.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

22Brodrick glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@sergiosanchez6354]

Nice video I loved it

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Sergio Sanchez thank you!

[@m.thomas6222]

More great news. Thanks.

[@ronfowler9563]

Very well done. Thank you!

[@saeidtaheri2992]

Thank you

[@abdullahbrooklyn7510]

Are you in Ohio Brian?

[@fudgedogbannana]

Nice Job

[@HowtoAutomotive]

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[@robbrcnstuff4220]

Awesome video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@naveedqureshi8202]

Great video. Thanks