You're a legend Nathan thanks. Really helps the weekend warriors.

Great video will be conquering this next weekend once the gaskets come in; thank you Nathan you've helped me keep my 2001 325i e46 out of any shop but my own driveway since I've owned her this last year. Thank you for helping tho teach me how to become a true bmw care taker

Nice Video! Thank you for explaining the sequence for tightening the valve cover bolts.

Just got my pelican box doing this tomorrow. Thanks man!

Excellent video and insightful narration. Thanks.

Very easy to follow and explaination on point. I appreciate you making this video. I have this repair to do and this eliminates the guess work.

Thanks followed your instructions to the letter, I could actually see a warp on the cover near the exhaust manifold, now lets hop no more leaks and that burning oil smell

I've just recently bought the E39 525i 2003 M Sport since I've always wanted a potential classic. I'm glad I came across your videos which I found quite comprehensive and informative. Just subscribed pal 👍

Your videos are great, well made, very well explained, and no bs time wasted. Thanks and congratulations on your well done job.

Thanks this explained why my #2 spark plug was a bit oily and getting codes p302.

Very informative...i save a whole lot of money watching ur videos.

Thank you for proffesional good video, going to to this job this afternoon.

Broke my heart when you said u were'nt going to show the reseal.

New subscriber found your content to actually be helpful and informational.

Got mine done for free at bmw!! and changed my oil all for $99. Yet people say don’t go to bmw they charge a arm and a leg, nope. Under some California warranty they said they can get the gasket cover waved for me. Sucks cuz the other dealer wanted to charge me 1200. Moral of the story just got to bmw because they will give you the best advice!

thanks so much for the video!! really helpful!!

Really appreciate you videos very very helpful thank you so much

Good vid, I love my impact, you can get good used ones at pawn shops for cheap

thanks Nathan

thanks.. great info video

Great video

Hi Nathan. excellent videos. Thanks a lot. when fitting the new gasket into the slot in the valve cover, I note that it stands proud of the flange by about 2mm. I presume that when it gets bolted down onto the head, the gasket compresses in the slot making a tight seal. Is this correct?...or have I got the wrong gasket?

hi Nathan my name is Paul I had a valve cover leak on my 535i xDrive BMW 2009, I recently last week change that valve cover gasket I also feel that I put too much gasket sealer on the bottom and top thinking it would hold better from leaking but looking at your good videos I realize that on BMW's you're only supposed to put sealer on to hold it just enough to put it on and to seal it on the top hit I tighten the bolts little more going to have to check it again if it's leaking should I replace the gasket with a new one or should I just clean that one thanks Nathan I really appreciate all your help God bless wait for your reply.

hello i followed all the steps one by one and for some reason now my e39 wont start fuel delovery seems to be working good but i assume there is no spark what should i do?

if it's not leaking should I leave it like that because I did use probably too much of that gasket sealer not like a lot but I did put some in the inside grooves where you're saying on your video you don't need to really put none in there it'll seal itself just enough to hold it let me know I'll be waiting where you replied thanks again

Hi, do you need to drain the engine oil for this job please? Thanks

Hi Nathan!, @ 1:19 i currently have oil coming out from that nut do i need to replace the valve cover o just reseal it?

Thanks

Just found my vacuum leak on my 1998 323i. It was coming from the front of the valve cover over the timing chains. I will be checking if I can just re-seal it instead of full replacement. Thanks Nathan!

@chrisrich1487

2 жыл бұрын

Update: I did this job last weekend. 2.5 hours. Amateur mechanic. Found out it had a crack too on the exhaust side. It must have been the original gasket as it was so dry and hard, it turned brittle like plastic. I had to carefully pry and search for gasket debris around the valves. It was so bad, I could not reuse the cover even if I wanted too as the gasket had completely fused to the cover. Thankfully, I had an aftermarket cover on hand (Brand: Mostplus) I did however have to visit my local O'Reilly's to purchase the correct gasket even though their site listed two different styles as compatible, which they are not. Only the Fel-Pro brand was the correct fit. The difference is by the front of the motor. Look closely at the pictures before you purchase.

which RTV or sealer do you use to seal cover and cam seals thanks

Really good guide mate 👍 i believe i got some air leaks problems on my 520I and it is a little oily from the backside of the valve cover 😅 guessing i have to change the gasket

@chrisrich1487

2 жыл бұрын

I had a cold start rough idle problem I started to throw parts at. Then I did a cheap smoke test with a cigar. Plugged off the air intake with a rubber glove and disconnected the brake booster like and blew smoke into the intake manifold up to pressure. I could not believe how much smoke was coming out! I tightened them down but it still didn't seal enough so I'll be doing this job in the near future.

What nathan failed to address is the the studs in the middle of the cover i see some people stack some. Washers dont know why when the new gaskets have new washers on them do i remove the stack of washers how many should be be there cause i cant seem to find anything on the aubject not even in the aervice manual from bently

Hey bro, I have a 2004 BMW 325i M56, and I went to replace my CCV unit because it had to be the cause of my lean codes and misfires since I replaced the coils and plugs. Well, I ordered all the parts for my big overhaul project and once they arrived, I got to work tearing my intake down. After removing the intake and everything else under the hood to get to the CCV I discovered my M56 doesn't even have one! WTF? All that work! I was pissed! So, plan B, was set in motion. I replaced my valve cover, O.F.H.G, and Intake gaskets. I had a hard time with the clips on the fuel injector electrical rail. I also replaced the injector o rings. The metal horse shoe clips were a bitch to put back on and I hope all my injector o rings are seated properly. That's not easy for a first timer like me. I bet there's a trick to doing both of these items isn't there? I;m going to finish up now with the throttle body, ICV, wiring harness, new Vacuum lines, DISA, altenator, coolant hoses and fan & shroud. I hope this solves my problem. Thanks for the dedicated work on your channel Nathan. Keep em coming!

@JohnSmith-jb5hj

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Nathan, I need help with my e 39

Thx

10:20 Why does the ccv valve hose looks like its been chewed off? You say its been disconnected (oil catch can mod?) But it looks like it was old, brittle and just broken off. Maybe that is the cause of this engines problems

hey natan what is the name of the tool you are using?

Hi Nathan I Will buy an E39 530i manual from 2001 The ovner used that car only in the sommer. It has just 55 thousands km What do you think ? What should I looking for when buying this car? What about the parts -gumi parts ,valve cover gasket,dissa valve And cooling system? Should I repleced all of it ?i thinking about the mileage of this car.The guy keep it in the garage all the time And almost no droved it at all.

Your videos good very professional I like the way you explained . When putting back the Cover the tightening sequence has to be a little more precise two on the bottom three on the top and then crisscross you got me there The tightening sequence has to be better explained for better seating of the gasket for further future leaks over all your videos great thank you very much for sharing . I replaced the radiator hose on the 320i I didn't know what sealant to use so I used true blue it worked for my conventional vehicles but apparently for this one did not after the car being fully warmed up and running I some leakage what do you suggest as far as sealant for radiator hose

@NathansBMWWorkshop

7 жыл бұрын

Francisco Casio Hello I use ultra grey for sealer, you can buy it almost anywhere, I'm happy you like the videos and thanks for watching

@franciscocasio4906

7 жыл бұрын

And as far as spark plugs how often should he really be changed I've heard 90,000 was a proper change time is this correct and what brand is the best for BMW question I hope hearing from you soon and I thank you very much for your time

Do u work on m30 engines

the m54 and m56 are different so how does this video cover both?🤔

Nathan

When I saw the title I was very confused by the M56... I didn’t know that the American market got one extra engine variant...

Hello sir, my name is Vincent and I've been watching a lot of Your uploads and really appreciate it, but I have this problem. My 325ci keeps overheating after you drive it for 5 mins or go more than 25mph. I've replaced the thermostat & water pump but still have the problem. Now I checked the valve cover and it was warped and needed to be replaced I'm replacing that now. I just want to know what your thoughts are and if I'm going the right direction.

@NathansBMWWorkshop

8 жыл бұрын

+Vincent Turner while the valve cover is off you need to check the head bolts and if they are loose you will have to pull the head and re-tap and time sert the bolt holes

@vincentturner317

8 жыл бұрын

+Nathan's DIY Garage alright thanks, I'll check the bolts, do you have a video for the time sh?

I have a quick question: I recently replaced the valve cover gasket on my m54 b30 and it's still leaking oil over the exhaust manifold. Now I want to fix the issue and would like to know if I need to buy a new gasket or just take apart everything, clean the gasket I recently replaced and try to reseal it properly. Maybe I should use some silicone on the edge where it's leaking? I just don't know if the gasked gets deformed so I need to repalce it every time it's not sealing right or I take the valve cover off. Greetings from Germany :)

@NathansBMWWorkshop

8 жыл бұрын

+DmA89 Hello you will need to use sealer on the entire gasket, do not glue it to the cover it self, only glue the gasket surface to the head, also when you have it off check it for cracks, i have had a couple lately that leak no matter what , im sure its because the cover warps

@dma2811

8 жыл бұрын

+Nathan's DIY Garage Thank you very much. I will try to reseal it without silicone on the whole gasket first, because I am afraid that it will be too hard to clean if I need to open the valve cover again. If this doesn't work I will consider putting silicone all round the valve head. And I also check the cover for cracks.

@mjmqubesi

3 жыл бұрын

@@NathansBMWWorkshop Sir, my engine sucks air in...mechanic told me you need to replace the whole valve cover, or i need to replace the valve of this cover... what does he mean by the valve of the cover? E64/ 2008 BMW

I recently replaced my valve cover and the gaskets. Now my car doesn't start. Also my cluster panel stopped working either. Before doing the valve cover job everything was working fine. Now my cluster doesn't work and I get crank but no start. Please help!

@scottiepipppen8933

Жыл бұрын

Did you figure it out

@slickrob713

Жыл бұрын

@@scottiepipppen8933 yes, I had to get a new cluster and there was a pinched wire that was causing me not to get signal to my injectors. New cluster had to be reprogrammed. All good now

2:40 Hey Nathan I have M3 M52 after I remove oil cap and i see a lot of white grease with some water. I try to clean cap often but still see oil stick back. Do you have any idea where /How they come from ? bad head gasket ? thank you man

@NathansBMWWorkshop

8 жыл бұрын

+Raksasok Heng You have the s52 if its a m3, time to do the ccv delete, i did a M52/S52 delete video awhile back

@jasoncrouch8080

6 жыл бұрын

Nathan, thanks for all that you do for us who subscribe to your DIY Channel. I have an 04 325I and I have just recently discovered it's an M56! That information came to me after my first year of owning this car I picked up from a friend, and have had nothing but problems from that day to present. I got with 92k on it, and bro I have never been into working on cars, and only knew the basics for most of my life, and figured my level of comprehension level on the maintenance and up-keep of automobiles was sufficient, and would sustain me throughout the rest of my life. The business of Technical Automotive Troubleshooting, Diagnosing, and Performing both Minor and Major Repairs was never going to be in my wheelhouse. However, I am a single dad who at 47 years old, has gone back to college to get a Masters Degree in Psychology so I can afford to provide for my 6 year old daughter, now and for the years to come. She's amazing and deserves to be taken care of. Needless to say, I am currently a starving student, and this car is killing me. I have financially been forced to learn all I can about the E46 and what I can do about it. I did not want this for myself but do not have any other viable solutions. Since I began this journey I have watched your channel daily, and would like to extend my gratitude for what you do, because without your channel I don't know where I would be, but I know it wouldn't be good. I have to say that being told I have an M56 meant nothing to me when I knew nothing about this world, but its been 18 months of trial and error with lots of small success tattered throughout my crash course of Auto Tech DIY, and I have learned so much about a subject that was "Greek To Me" I am know so proud of all that I've persevered through since buying my shiny red beemer! That was my climactic beginning to the end, for yesterday I learned some terrible truths about the M56 SULEV. Its a giant piece of shit and I am fucked until I can fix it up enough to sell it and get out from under it. Being told I have an M56 has hit me like a cancer diagnosis, you remain optimistic for the positive component of healing, but deep down you know you're fucked! I have lean codes and secondary air issues. I have removed the intake and valve cover to replace all the usual belts hoses gaskets and sensors in hopes of locating and or repairing the giant oil leak, as well as the vacuum leak responsible for the lean codes misfires, and limp mode bullshit. I sure could use some help if you got the time to speak on this, and if you don't have the time, make some bro, I'm dying out here in Cali. Much Respect, Jason Crouch jasoncrouch388@gmail.com (805)769-5752

@tjshire

3 ай бұрын

​@@jasoncrouch8080, I hope you were able to get out from under. I know just how you felt, having gone through the same thing with an E46 and an E39. BMW made some beautiful cars, but they sure do require a ton of maintenance. I hope you are doing okay out there on the west coast. -Tom Massachusetts

really helpful! Do you think this gasket is reusable? or maybe just to keep as spare? (google photos link) photos.app.goo.gl/D5BCPiqXE1tSKgx99

@markusgranberg8004

2 жыл бұрын

@CallMeFahu 😅