Smoking Engine fix! How To Valve Cover Gasket 2001 BMW 330i E46 M54

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Day Off DIY

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Күн бұрын

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@tcphoto
@tcphoto 2 жыл бұрын
I've done the VCG on both my M54 and N54 and it's just a tedious project and well worth taking your time. Once it's done, you'll eliminate the burnt oil smell.
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
The N54 isn’t too bad either. Parts are on the way! It’ll be the third E46 I’ve done a VCG on just on this channel. Done many in years past at a bmw shop
@elihnyc
@elihnyc Жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. My 2005 330i ZHP sedan has been smoking and smells like burned oil. Smoke is on the rear, passenger side of the engine bay. Used this video to help with my VCG replacement done this past weekend as I was pretty confident this was the cause AND the prior owner tells me he's never done the VCG (car is at 100k miles) Not difficult but did take a lot of time as I was super careful. Car is still smoking and still smells like oil is burning...maybe not as bad as before, a little difficult to tell. Car is running beautifully so I'm hoping it's just excess oil I missed during the cleaning process burning off. Thanks for posting this.
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
You made my day! Im happy to hear I could help in some way :) thanks for the sub and the comment afterwards!!!
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
hopefully its just excess oil burning off, sometimes it takes a while
@elihnyc
@elihnyc Жыл бұрын
@@DayOffDIY Yep, that was it. While the engine was cold I cleaned all the hard to reach areas that I missed when I did the job. There was definitely excess oil caked on. I ran the car for about 25 minutes, highway speed, two days in a row. Returned the second day and no more smoke. Super helpful video. Thanks again.
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
@@elihnyc super pumped to hear that! Glad you’re all fixed up. Eating smoke through the AC vents is not fun lol
@flipvdfluitketel867
@flipvdfluitketel867 8 ай бұрын
If you do this, do the VANOS seals. All E46s are old, and without direct comparison you don't realise how much low end torque an engine has lost.
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 8 ай бұрын
good idea, next time i tear into the top of an M54 ill try to do that
@ScooterTraveler
@ScooterTraveler 2 жыл бұрын
I for one enjoy a clean mating surface as well. Another enjoyable video.
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
lol! Thanks for all the support!
@TheBigDumbDog
@TheBigDumbDog 9 ай бұрын
Scares me to use scotch brite on Alu gasket surfaces. Also a bit scary to spray plastic with brake kleen. However, as long as you are confident in your work and you know it won't cause issues in the future, 👍
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 9 ай бұрын
never had any issues with it over my 10 years wrenching on BMW, one day it may bite me but so far so good! scotch brite is very mild.
@MsDee-ok8ej
@MsDee-ok8ej 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. How much does this repair cost (approximately).
@topnews1007
@topnews1007 2 жыл бұрын
If the valve cover gasket still leaks you will need to change the valve cover it self Because of to many heat cycle
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
No doubt, I have seen that before, even some hairline fractures on the exhaust side before too
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@ulucio86
@ulucio86 Жыл бұрын
What the hell is a value cover gasket???????
@topnews1007
@topnews1007 Жыл бұрын
@@ulucio86 the damage one in your engine clown 🤡🤡
@ConfidentToaster
@ConfidentToaster 3 ай бұрын
after my expirience. Since all e46`s are old its a good idea to change the valve cover to a aluminium since plastic gets worse over time
@stijn9957
@stijn9957 2 ай бұрын
I did mine 3 months ago but its already leaking again... i think i have to go alluminium.
@hobbybymyself870
@hobbybymyself870 2 жыл бұрын
Great video mate! Just one question. Did you not notice that pieces of Old silicone which Been scrapped they did fel into engine? IM not a pro mechanic i dont know if that is acceptable or just oil filter will do the work and hold this pieces on. Just asking
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Some small pieces did indeed fall down! Happens a lot when cleaning gasket surfaces. In my opinion as long as it’s small and soft the oil filter will be able to pick it up with no concern
@sammykayali4698
@sammykayali4698 Жыл бұрын
I just did a VCG today with the help of ur video but a pill sized piece of the old gasket fell into the head should i be worried? Or will it be fine ?
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
Thats awesome to hear sammy! congrats! and dont be worried by the gasket, itll be no match for the valve train, im sure itll pass through eventually or get caught by the filter
@sammykayali4698
@sammykayali4698 Жыл бұрын
@@DayOffDIY thanks for the answer car seems to be running perfect hopefully it doesn't cause any damage
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
@@sammykayali4698 i dont think it will. Ive lost lots of gasket material that way with no issues
@emerg2470
@emerg2470 Жыл бұрын
Hey just gotta say your vids are really informative and detailed. It's quite easy to understand what repairs you are doing to your cars. But I do have a question myself, I have a pre-owned 14 bmw x1 drive 28i 4cyl twin-turbo, I think. I believe that I'm getting poor gas mileage, I drive around town within a 10mile radius, often just 2 way trips and find that I have to pump every 3 days. From a few videos about bmw I've seen, I hope that it is a faulty fuel filter, would you have any idea as to what it could potentially be ?
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
Hello! Im not familiar with this issue, never replaced a fuel filter for this type of symptom on the N20 from what it sounds like you have. any check engine lights present? Thanks for the support!
@emerg2470
@emerg2470 Жыл бұрын
@@DayOffDIY thanks for your reply. No there aren't any check engine lights on, and it has been scanned by a technician that was recommended to me. But it did not show any check engine lights present or concerning about emissions. I'm just confused as to why the gas mileage seems less than average.
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
@@emerg2470 interesting. how many miles are on the vehicle?
@emerg2470
@emerg2470 Жыл бұрын
@@DayOffDIY about 80k miles currently. I appreciate your suggestions.
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
@@emerg2470 One thing that comes to mind, is that on the N54 and N55 i used to do a lot of carbon cleaning off the back of the valves. I think i recall doing some N20 engines too, its possible it could have heavy carbon build up on the back of the valves. You can pull the intake and look or you can pull a spark plug and look with a boroscope down the cylinder and see if theres carbon showing on the intake valves. just an idea. Did it start to run poorly suddenly? or has it been a gradual decrease in mileage over time?
@Vanader
@Vanader 2 жыл бұрын
Gimme the link for the silicon
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
I gotchu! www.amazon.com/Elring-non-hardening-temperature-resistant-sealing-compound/dp/B01N0X8M8G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=curil+T&qid=1668054908&sr=8-1
@Aardvark49
@Aardvark49 2 жыл бұрын
Does disconnecting the battery cable on right wheelwell do same thing as disconnecting the battery itself? Like if you needed to do some alternator work?
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
That’s correct! The battery power runs up the body to that junction on the right side strut tower. Disconnecting it there disconnects power to the alternator 👍🏻
@Vanader
@Vanader 2 жыл бұрын
Cool music
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
thanks! Im happy with the new source
@Ondra_
@Ondra_ 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video ! thanks man :)
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment! I appreciate you!
@Super.YT_
@Super.YT_ 4 ай бұрын
I just replaced my Gasket and it was steaming after a short drive
@JonHo714
@JonHo714 2 жыл бұрын
I think missed a spot of silicon sir, oh wait, just my dirty phone screen.
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Your Honess! thanks for watchin. I miss you too much. Can you keep your eyes out for a broken BMW for me? has to be less than 10 yrs old and under 120k miles ;)
@javierpnd3625
@javierpnd3625 10 ай бұрын
What’s the torque ?
@yusufsesay6648
@yusufsesay6648 Жыл бұрын
Does this apply to the 2001 325i is the 325i reliable more then the 330i?
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY Жыл бұрын
Both equally as reliable! and both are the M54 engine, one my all time favorites :)
@MitkePetkov-kl7zl
@MitkePetkov-kl7zl 11 ай бұрын
👍
@DayOffDIY
@DayOffDIY 11 ай бұрын
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