How to Replace Valve Cover Gasket 2007-12 BMW X3

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Under the valve cover, you have camshafts and the valvetrain spinning and flinging oil everywhere. A valve cover has to have a gasket to stop some of that oil from leaking out the seam. When you do see oil around your valve cover, you know it’s time to replace the gasket. This video shows you how to install a new valve cover gasket in your 2007-12 BMW X3.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 BMW X3
2005 BMW X3
2006 BMW X3
2007 BMW X3
2008 BMW X3
2009 BMW X3
2010 BMW X3
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oaXa/1AXAA00013
• Pocket Screwdriver
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oGk/1AXAA00020
• 13mm Wrench 1aau.to/oIM/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oaGI/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oaWe/1AXAA00015
• 5mm Socket 1aau.to/oaGI/1AXAA00017
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/oaGI/1AXAA00017
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oRz/1AXXX00006
• Wire Cutters
• E8 Inverted Torx Socket
• T30 Bit 1aau.to/oAd/1AXAA00008
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obaq/1AXAA00016
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oaWe/1AXAA00015
• Bungee Cord
• Magnet - Extendable
• Pick 1aau.to/oBL/1AXAA00037
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[@jimmiepi213]

This video was exactly what I needed to replace my valve cover gasket and I was able to do my oil cooler and oil filter gasket along with Delphi coils and NGK Platinum plugs. Step by step guidance and saved over $4000 or $8000 from a BMW dealer. Did it in a day and my 2008 BMW X3 3.Osi AWD is running like new. Awesome Video and I'll be looking for more down the road.

[@judelinemondestin6144]

Can you fix mine please

[@None-dq6yf]

Thinking of doing this on my 2012. 120,000 miles. Anything else should be done at the time?

[@Sulser007]

FINALLY! Someone who should be doing How To Video on You Tube... GREAT Job! The sound is perfect, the zooming in at the right moment, no shaking of the camera... You are my Friend a Real Trooper. The Content is perfectly exact. Thank you. I will do mine on the weekend.

[@christolmacsrealestate6201]

I’ve done this job twice. This video makes it super easy. The valve cover bolts use a different type of socket from the norm. Make sure you get those. You are likely going to want to replace the cabin air filter while doing this. I would also recommend replacing the ignition coils and plugs at the same time. I used multiple bungees to tie back everything so it was out of the way when I placed the new valve cover. Most importantly, don’t buy a cheap valve cover. The first time I did this, I bought a cheap $150 valve cover. Within 6 months, it warped and started leaking again. If you read some of the links out there, you will find that is common.

[@damonwebb3654]

I followed your video step by step.Thank you, it turned out perfect thanks to your video. Appreciate the details in type and size of sockets as well. Awesome job on the video. Thanks again, Damon

[@sawaswatter]

Awesome step by step video. I just replaced the gaskets which I purchased as a set for less than $60. BMW dealership wanted over $2K for this job. If you have a basic socket set and a couple of thin screwdrivers you can do this job by following this video and save yourself $$$.

[@sammyvela9798]

You explain everything very well... You showed step by step. Great job!!! 5 Stars

[@gabrielmerza6904]

I really appreciate what you’re doing

[@Lewisandthe3Bs]

Thrilled with most of your videos, I'm a little disappointed with this one that you didn't put the valvetronic motor in service mode to prevent possibly damaging it, releasing the tension that way

[@marka7344]

Thank you awesome video showing step by step directions on how to replace valve cover .

[@AllanR747]

Very good. I spent 35 years in aircraft maint and it is always nice to see a good video. I'm sure you know that to get the proper torque with a torque wrench you have to use the handle for the proper "foot" length in your lb ft. torque.

[@stuartvaughan9191]

Excellent! The right detail, progressed through the job clearly - thank you!

[@pet007me]

Thank you so much I was able to do it my self in 3 hours great video 🙏

[@ToughShiftGarage]

Perfect video to get the job done! Im doing that next week and im so glad i saw this. Now i cant wait to do it!! Thanks!

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[@wimsimmelink1264]

Fantastic video , Thank you ! Regards from The Netherlands

[@alecfernandez]

Best dang video ever!!! You should be in charge of KZbin. You should be in charge of the whole damn internet for that matter.

[@user-kq8nw8ls7n]

That’s called professional work.

[@genesssisss]

It’s so calming to this guy work

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[@bigev3]

Super helpful, thank you!!

[@CitizenVain]

absolutely fantastic filming. Having done this once and getting ready to do it again - all the focus areas are just spot on. Why am I doing it a second time? Because either I folded the gasket or the plastic cover is warped. Buying a new cover this time. I'm at 120k miles, 2009 X3

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[@philthirty4520]

Perfect diy. I was looking for that as i have got a leak on my x3 e83 (hope it comes from that gasket) i will follow your video step by step as soon as i receive the new cover. I will send a word when it be done. Thanks for this video (it makes me belove that i'm abble to do that:)

[@thinkbeautifully]

Zzzzz Z.

[@mr2_mike]

@@thinkbeautifully He must have died doing this. Haha

[@JayXpat]

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[@19M79K]

Good Job, thx

[@nickmeuters4097]

great video! saved me a ton of time today!

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[@mgrf0925]

Great video, thanks

[@jhammond4344]

Awesome! Thx. So no sealer on the new gasket?

[@bytito8714]

hey bro i have a question im trying to change the valver oil gasket but some people say when you taer it out the solenoid timing on top the gasket they say when you put back the solenoid timing you can Messed it up???

[@silviataylor92]

Hi, My bmw E83 crankcase vent valve went bad with pressure in engine & blow out my valve cover gasket. Do you think it could have damage any other seals?

[@nostalgicdivine3675]

How did the valve cover from 1aa auto do for the car ? Cause I have 08 X3 and I heard that some after market valve cover were no good especially cheaper ones. I literally just had this replaced and I used URO parts valve cover. What you do you think ?

[@johnandrews7922]

great video. thanks sooo much. do you have a diagram for toirquing sequence thanks

[@ryansandmeyer6407]

Hi, on my replacement I notice the middle nut of the "3" on my valve cover had an 11 mil nut on it. Obviously it isn't the original. Where can I find that specific nut? I have looked. Also, how does this specific nut seal off from the oil coming out at this spot? Thanks for any information.

[@toddbragg2610]

Those caged studs on the cover, is it ok for them to come out like that? If they do does the entire cover need to be replaced? This question is from around the 9:25 ish mark.

[@diseld7956]

Hi My 2008 x3 3.0si runs very rough n dye at full stop, I found code randomly misfiring, and p0010, p0012 , p0015,. Pls help me what could be wrong.?

[@A92_]

thank you

[@iRepairAutos]

Nice work! Does this vehicle have a CCV or some other type of valve? Mine has a lot of pressure and whining coming out of the oil cap. Please help.

[@mr2_mike]

Plugged pcv valve.

[@scottmorton21]

I noticed that you didn't put the eccentric shaft motor in service mode or manually back out the worm shaft. If this is not needed then why do other videos show it? Is it just so that the motor doesn't shoot out or pop out like in your video? Does the motor need to be in the same position as when it was removed when you re-install it?

[@biaowiki]

Good Job! Greeting from Watch Restoring Guy

[@matejmazur191]

Thank you!

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[@mr2_mike]

Old sock over negative battery cable prevents it from accidental touching any terminals.

[@glidebikes8624]

Found a spacer in inside under the valve cover about 1” long has a slit in it

[@CarlosM909]

I did this and as soon as i finished. My BRAKE, AIRBAG and 4x4 light came on. Any idea what could be wrong?

[@bnoakes4899]

How long did the job take

[@frankmorton9067]

Terrific video. EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you. Question for you or anyone: at 19:44 you can clearly see a round 'cap' of some sort, upper left corner, with a nozzle protruding toward the right. I found nothing attached to mine, nor do I see anything attached to yours. Is this correct? No hose attaches to it? Not referring to the crankcase vent, just the small (maybe 1/4") hose connection.

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[@frankmorton9067]

Got the job done, all went well, drove around a while, let it idle and things went all to hell. Started bucking, would clear and then blow dense oil smoke. Cleared, then did it again several times. Any thoughts?

[@luramen]

I believe he called it "vaccum port cap". I did not find this in my previous cover nor did the new one included it. Been looking on line but can't seem to find it. I wonder if its even necessary. After I finished the job everything worked and performed fine. A few minutes later it started misfiring. I ran the odb2 diagnostics and got these fault codes: P0171 & P0174. Any help is appreciated.

[@luramen]

Well.. I ended up taking the car to my mechanic after having the car fail on me. He told me “this gasket cover is garbage”. He did what he could to apply sealant since there was air coming out of everywere but more than likely I would have to replace the cover with a genuine BMW instead. Great video though; don’t stop making them but the chinese parts- no bueno.

[@AnilKumar-qe6tq]

cost to repair please ?

[@battlesnetwork5792]

My car won’t crack after I change my valve cover help

[@kookeyraj1106]

Do you still have to add head seal

[@TRQ]

+@kookeyraj1106 The part in the video includes the gaskets and seals.