How to replace valley pan gasket on BMW V8 engine M62TU :DIY

[@marioduran7913]

Fantastic work!!!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@llspragulus]

You have one of the cleanest engine bays ever; especially for a BMW notorious for leaking gaskets and coolant crossover tubes. :) Thanks for this video!!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! I never drove this car at winter, that's why the engine bay so clean 😉

[@000Engineer000]

Just about the best video on YT on the subject!!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@timhossfeld7260]

EXCELLENT !!! THANK YOU ! Super helpful. I've order the parts and starting this job tomorrow. And the valve cover gaskets of course, and whatever else looks suspicious. Awesome engine, awesome car.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@BFMAT]

Thank you, super helpful for working out where all the bits I took off and forget where they went. Been trying to remember the plug to the alternator for days!!!!

[@mikes.garage]

😁 Thank you for watching!

[@jgordon165]

this thing has been properly maintained

[@kariverson1]

Lmao that moment of frustration when that nut dropped into the engine bay at 1:49 hahaha

[@mikes.garage]

No frustration, when you have right tools 😋

[@kariverson1]

@@mikes.garage I meant 1:49, :P

[@seangreene8186]

I started having an overheating/losing coolant issue on my 540 and fear this is the cause. This is definitely a good reference video to use.

[@mikes.garage]

If you having overheating, you may have not working electric cooling fan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boq9onWleKugldE

[@seangreene8186]

@@mikes.garage I thought that at first but I noticed I was losing coolant somewhere and noticed the distinct smell coming in through the vents and when I popped the hood there was some smoke around the top of the engine. I'm gonna investigate more but I know the valley pan gasket is an issue on the M62TU engine

[@mikes.garage]

If this leaking valley pan gasket, you should see it at the back of your engine under intake manifold.

[@bjenks2]

About to do this and the ccv on my m62tu. There's a little more to do on the TU than the regular M62 but it's pretty much the same. Great vid

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@mohshinaziz5983]

Best car tutorial video ever. Perfectly edited and explanationa is so easy to understand.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@brotherkossi]

At least 20h job. BMW usual frustration. Good tutorial though. I have coolant leaking by the bell housing. I'm afraid this might be the cause and I'm gonna have to do this.

[@mikes.garage]

@@brotherkossi Thank you for watching and good luck with it.

[@wkw4095]

OMG!!!!!! what ever you guys are charging for this it's probably money well earned.

[@mikes.garage]

I did this job for myself only )

[@MacherasFilms]

The most detailed video of this process thank you so much this is what I needed!!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@e30life_91]

thanks man great job

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@spikelanch]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@briangreen6602]

Bloody hell, those electrical boxes just pull off the injectors ? I was thinking you had to get in there and unclip them. Great vid btw

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, you just need to pull them straight up. Thank you for watching.

[@EnergyShotStudios]

@@mikes.garage Hey mike! Excellent video. I am doing a valve cover gasket replace tomorrow on my M62 non vanos. I've done almost one week's worth of research and it all comes down to one thing. These clips. Some people say remove them some people say you don't. If you don't why are they there? Do I need to replace the injector o rings or clean them? Thank you.

[@mikes.garage]

They are there for holding wires in place, but if you pull them they come out without any problems. I don't know if you need to clean your injectors, my was fine, and you don't need to replace o-rings if you not remove them.

[@EnergyShotStudios]

@@mikes.garage Thanks for your answers! Am I thinking of the same clips as you? I think I was a bit unclear but I ment the tiiny little metal clips which can be seen on the injector box you pulled out at 4:24.

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, this is same clips on wire harness box going into injectors. You don't need to remove them, only make sure you pull it straight up. Also you can remove clips before pull up the box but it takes a lots of time and stress for you as they very tiny)

[@Shas4Ever]

Hi Mike can you show us how to change engine lower and upper oilpan gaskets? Thanks

[@mikes.garage]

Hi, unfortunately I did this job when I just bought this car and didn't recorded it.

[@Shas4Ever]

@@mikes.garage Can you alteast show us how to take out the upper oil pan gasket... Like informative video? I have searched thru and can't find any video preforming upper oilpan replacement gasket. It would be highly appreciated. I am your biggest fan. Thanks

[@mikes.garage]

@@Shas4Ever I like to make videos when I do something. In this case, the whole process is visible and understandable. I don’t like speaking in the video because my English is a second language, I have a terrible accent. I am also very pleased that I have fans) But you can watch this guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIinq2yHnq5lhM0 Lower oil pan Tightening Totques: M6(8.8 grade) 10Nm M6(10.9 grade) 12Nm M8 (8.8 grade) 22Nm Oil drain plug 25Nm.

[@mikes.garage]

@@Shas4Ever Upper oil pan gasket required special tools (like engine support bracket) and a lots of hours of work. This is not easy job. If you want let me know your email and I will send you repair manual in PDF file.

[@Shas4Ever]

@@mikes.garage Thanks

[@ronnycornejo1728]

Thanks! great video

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Hi Mike What thermostat did you use and did you have to do any coding on the computer? I have heard people using thermostat from 740d in europe

[@mikes.garage]

Hi Keen, yes this is what I used thermostat from 740D. No, I didn't code anything, I used resistor instead.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@mikes.garage Thanks for your fast reply. Where is the best place and what resistor did you have to use? Thanks. Do you see any difference before and now with the cooler engine?

[@mikes.garage]

I have resistor PN:13901734469 And Thermostat 88C PN:11512248542

[@TheKeenMechanic]

@@mikes.garage Thanks

[@mikes.garage]

@@TheKeenMechanic the difference is only in the operating temperature of the engine. Instead of 110-115 degrees of cooling fluid, the engine began to work at 93-95 degrees.

[@anthonylenz355]

How similar would this be to a 1999 740il V8? I have a leak in my valley pan gasket and I'd like to repair it myself.

[@mikes.garage]

That should be very similar

[@KAMIKAZEUSAC]

Nice video. X5 2003 4.4i looks like I'm not In luck, cant get to coolant accumulator, no space in the back.

[@mikes.garage]

Oh no, then you need to remove water pump. Thank you for watching! To bad this video not helping you :(

[@KAMIKAZEUSAC]

@@mikes.garage it was very helpful otherwise. Thanks.

[@mikegsg9r]

I'm very glad I saw this, about to do my dad's 03 4.4 x5, didn't know if I need a water pump gasket or accumulator gaskets...I am doing the o rings though...actually if you take the plastic cowling off that the cabin air filter is in you may havee access, not sure which way is less work.

[@mikes.garage]

I think easier to remove water pump.

[@mikegsg9r]

@@mikes.garage thanks! Is it typical for the accumulator gaskets to go bad? Otherwise I won't worry about it. I am doing the o rings for the pipes. Thanks for your reply!

[@vernonduncan3507]

What is the part number for that third pipe furthest to the left with the plastic tip. Tranfer pipe but which 1 and part number if u can plz?

[@linfordbond9571]

How long should this job take?

[@2009adtommy]

I was able to yank the Drivers side loose but the cant seem to pop off the passenger side. You gripped and it came right off. mine is stuck in place. Any ideas?

[@mikes.garage]

Are you taking about valley pan cover?

[@2009adtommy]

@@mikes.garage no the connection boxes to the fuel injectors. Passenger side will not pop off.

[@2009adtommy]

The long boxes with the wiring inside

[@mikes.garage]

@@2009adtommy make sure you remove two nuts and then just pull it sharply straight up eventually.

[@2009adtommy]

@@mikes.garage it popped off finally

[@zaydzastrow8810]

Is it required to replace intake manifold gaskets after every single time you remove intake manifold? I’ve heard yes and no

[@mikes.garage]

If you replaced it before, then no. If you replaced it 50000 km ago then better to replace. The main things you need to make sure the gaskets are still flexible and not cracking if you bent it.

[@mikegsg9r]

I have to do this...is it easier to take the water pump off instead in hindsight as apposed to the accumulator or crossover pipe...whatever that is?

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, you can remove water pump instead. I just replaced my water pump month before and don't won't to remove it again.

[@pablodiazmorales5649]

Mate, the video is very well done and with lots of details. Thank you!!!. I've a couple of questions.. 1- I've seen few videos around and they cut a tube and replace it with a collapsible one...is this for newer models? I have the M62TU44 from a 2002 X5 4.4i but mine looks more like your engine. 2-What are the black rubbers on the box at the end of the video? I know the red gaskets are for the manifold, and then there are gaskets and orings for the cooling manifold and pipes, and then the complete valley pan w the gasket but what is the last rubber from the cardboard box? Thanks a lot mate, I give it a like and subscribed Cheers

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, this is the same engine like you have. Other videos with cutting the pipe out this is fore next generations of engine's. The black is not a rubber this is plastic valley pan cover, installing on valley pan gasket. You need to see second part kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfTf2yFpr-Gr5I and you will know more details. Thank you for watching!

[@pablodiazmorales5649]

@@mikes.garage thanks a lot, I will watch it now. Cheers

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Great video Mike. I have an E38 740i year 2000 with same engine and will be doing same job next week. Can you list below or message me all Mahle parts, O-rings part numbers please. Thanks in advance

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! You need two of each: 11531710048; 11531710055; 11531731833. You can buy all this from www.rockauto.com

[@mikes.garage]

Я также добавил все в описании ) MAHLEC32307; MAHLEC32305; MAHLEC32304

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Mike's Garage You are a Gentleman. Very quick reply. I live in United Kingdom. Will try to search locally with these part numbers.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Mike's Garage Спасибо

[@mikes.garage]

Незачто ) Вот сайт, тут можно искать все запчасти на любую BMW. Сейчяс там выбрана e39. bmw-autocats.ru/parts-catalog/E39-Sedan/USA/540i-M62/L-A/sep2001/browse/engine/

[@mathistubechannel8238]

thx

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@povdrivekls8369]

Hi , i changed 2 times the gaskets from intake and still have vacuum leaking from the driver side , just don t know what can it be , can you help , the intake manufold can be damagged or something ?

[@mikes.garage]

It could be CVV pipe broken or disconnected kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJmoqJymh7h2aZo

[@taylorsons4303]

Should coolant be inside the valley pan like that or not?

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, coolant should be inside when you remove everything

[@taylorsons4303]

@@mikes.garage oh ok well how do you know when to change the coolant transfer pipe? Because I see folks changing that along with the Valley pan? Do you have to change the transfer pipe?

[@mikes.garage]

@@taylorsons4303 on this engine you don't need to change this pipe, as you change the o-rings. I guess you talking about N62 engine. N62 engine is completely different then M62.

[@taylorsons4303]

@@mikes.garage oh ok so the N62 is the one folks are changing out the transfer pipe. I have 07 bmw x5 4.8i I wonder if I have to change mine or the valley pan because I seen some coolant underneath the manifold towards the right-side in the back? Smh

[@mikes.garage]

@@taylorsons4303 I think you need to fix your transfer pipe. Check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Cmdndnn96ZgpY

[@roya2282]

Which sensor under the intake is knock sensor circuit 4? Pls help.

[@mikes.garage]

I guess this is driver side by the cabin. You should have a error code and I need it to make sure this is the correct sensor.

[@roya2282]

@@mikes.garage error code is P1385. Knock sensor 4 circuit.

[@mikes.garage]

Driver side by the cabin

[@roya2282]

@@mikes.garage so that would be the right side of the engine right

[@mikes.garage]

Yes

[@sergiyyatsyuk4683]

where you order all gaskets please help

[@mikes.garage]

Here www.rockauto.com/

[@ameeralhelo]

Thanks a lot... quick question for the people who can answer. My e38 740 leaking coolant how I know is it pan gasket or something else?!

[@mikes.garage]

You should able to see at the back of your engine with a flash light. Look under intake manifold. This is how I found it. Also is leaking antifreeze at the back, this is more likely valley pan gasket. If leaking at the front, this is probably water pump.

[@ameeralhelo]

Mike's Garage Yes there is a coolant at the back of the engine. Many thanks

[@mikes.garage]

No problem 😉

[@bojanlovric2653]

Mike's Garage Great videos and help as always! You are a savior man - helps me build confidence. Question for you, I want to do my Water Pump at the same time as this job. If I do that, can I just disconnect the long pipes from the front vs. the back? Would this be ok?

[@mikes.garage]

Bojan Lovric Yes, this is ok. You don't need to remove rear cooling manifold then. Sorry for the late response, KZbin do not send me notification and I did not see your comment. Thank you for watching!

[@tyler70878]

Link to the kit?

[@mikes.garage]

I have all the part numbers in description. I ordered it all separate, not like kit.

[@tyler70878]

@@mikes.garage did you buy a kit though?

[@mikes.garage]

No. I purchased all parts separately.

[@nomeatoburrito]

Great video! Thanks! I'm about to replace the valve stem seals on my 2007 X5 48i N62TU, and was thinking I should replace the valley pan while I've got things torn apart. Is the valley pan process for the N62TU much different than for the M62TU? Any idea what the parts list would look like for me?

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! N62TU is completely different engine! I don't think you will have a problem with valley pan cover on this engine. They usually have tube seal leaking under the valley pan and to replace it not that easy. You need to find the video with your engine and decide if you want to do anything for now.

[@flaviomarinho]

TOP...TOP...TOP..... VERY GOOD .... hello maigo I'm from Brazil and I'm with a bmw x5 4.4i year 2001 with the following problem: it does not turn on. the engine is locked if I remove the candles, throw some oil, or WD into the candle hole and move the pulley to one side. to the other .. ends up loosing and so I can and I can call .. more the other day she hangs up again. Do you have any idea what that might be? or where do I start ??? I really do. hug. Flavio.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! I don't really understand what are you trying to say. Is the engine in your car is not spinning? Starter maybe. Is the oil level is good?

[@flaviomarinho]

@@mikes.garage that's right, the engine does not turn. I need to remove the candles by throwing a lubricant in the entrances, moving the central pulley from side to side and there it unlocks.

[@mikes.garage]

@@flaviomarinho It is very strange. Does the starter spin after you lubricate the engine? Engine oil in good condition?

[@joedaniel8503]

Well what’s the torque spec??

[@mikes.garage]

Yes

[@bm66tr55]

Perfekt👍

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@stevesmith3890]

Great video. Have you ever used those 1/4" drive battery powered impact tools? I can't live without mine. Watching those 20 valley pan bolts was painful, even in time lapse.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! Yes, I have the same 1/4 battery powered impact gun, but I use it usually at work. I just try to show people how to do the work with minimum tools. Not everyone can afford a lots of tools.

[@driceproductions5304]

For something like this I'd prefer to use hand tools. I've snapped bolts in bad places before and last thing I'd want to do is snap a bolt in my block

[@kallemalleschwansen7248]

Hey, i am from Germany. I have the same problem. Can you tell me please of all part numbers.

[@mikes.garage]

Hi, all of the part numbers in description.

[@Khaledghaffari]

Like plz video number 2 ?

[@mikes.garage]

khaled ghaffari I will try to upload video before the weekend.

[@mikes.garage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfTf2yFpr-Gr5I

[@juniorhernandez4570]

Is this the same as a bmw x5 2001 4.4?

[@mikes.garage]

Should be the same.

[@Recklessness97]

Hey Mike thank you for such a detailed DIY it's great. I have a question for you through. I will be doing this on my 03 6speed msport 540i along with a complete cooling system refresh. I will be using the colder 88° thermostat like you have. I know you have to use a resistor connected the thermostat plug to trick the DME into thinking there's a plug connected to the thermostat on the newer 540i models like ours. I'm having a hard time finding what type and what Ohm's to use for the resistor. What did you use? It looks like you used BMW part # 13901734469, did you? If you did does it work and if you didn't use that part what did you use? I would really appreciate the help.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! Yes, I used original BMW resistor with the same part number what you have. It works and never had any problems with it. This resistor does not allow engine errors to pop up on your dash. Good luck to your project!

[@lukas______]

I've heard the valley pan actually leaks without applying some of your own silicone. Have you experienced this?

[@mikes.garage]

No, I have not experience this with valley pan. But this could be possible. Sometimes I had installed some new parts and after all done and I'm testing it, they are leaking even worse then a old part. Very rare event but happens.

[@scottishracer]

Thanks for the two videos. Very informative. I plan on tackling this onmy 540i in the next few weeks. Part way though the video you mentioned removed the rear manifold rather than the water pump. If I remove the water pump can I then remove the two pipes and valley pan as in the rest of your video? Is there a benefit of removing the rear manifold rather than the water pump?

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching. Yes, you can remove water pump instead of rear manifold. I did this way, as I replaced water pump before and don't want to remove it again. This way I almost replaced all the gaskets on the engine.

[@matthewking5612]

Great video and mecanic skills. Such a shit design!!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!