This was a great video, watched it once, made sure I had the tools and knocked it out in 4.5 hours. The hardest part was the vacuum pump in the back. Patience is key on that part. One note is to not close the trunk after disconnecting the battery, I had to jump the car from the front to pop the trunk.

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

Nice work! . Good tip on the trunk

I work at a Toyota dealer and this got dumped on me. X3. THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU for making this video and actually taking the time to do the good editing and all that. My install went flawlessly by the way.

@omaralvarez2627

4 ай бұрын

That’s why you buy a Toyota not a BMW super over engineer

Very good tip on just replacing the valve cover, glad I didn't waste my time reinstalling to have it come right back leaking.

This video is incredible and makes me thankful I purchased a warranty because I’m never touching the N20 . I love my BMW, fantastic ride, great tech but I’m pretty sure the one in my garage will be my first and last. Way, way, waaay too much plastic.

@BigToro32

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I feel the exact same way I love my BMW but the one I have is probably gonna be my first and absolutely my last I just don’t understand why this beautiful engine is full of plastic I don’t get it

@magincap70

2 жыл бұрын

Every car is full of plastic these days. It's lighter and cheaper than metal and doesn't rust or warp as badly

@nordicpride9708

Жыл бұрын

@@magincap70 Plastic is inferior in every way dude. It’s a accounting decision, NOT an engineering one. Toyotas contain way less plastic vs a BMW. Toyotas don’t break all the time like these German piles. And if you think plastic is superior to plastic you need to stop working on cars right now. The weight arguement is a moot point. BMW isn’t the lightest sedan. It just lightens the owners wallet.

@magincap70

Жыл бұрын

@@nordicpride9708 oh really? Maybe go pop the hood sometime. There's a reason toyotas are cheaper than bmws and it's not because they're made of metal. Get a clue.

@Hyytekk

2 ай бұрын

I've had my 228i for 8 years and just hit 100,000 miles. It's been incredibly trouble free. Suddenly, I'm seeing oil leaks. Oil pan and valve cover so some headaches ahead. But agreed. It's a great car but I was astounded when I did my first oil change to see the pan and plug are plastic, as is the valve cover. My infoscreen inside is also delaminating. So yes, my last BMW. Will probably pivot to Lexus.

super duper helpful!!! thanks for the oil cap tip at the end!!

Well-edited video with rich information. Thanks.

I just completed it for an F10 N20 528i. Very similar setup, thanks for the video. One thing I would recommend to show how to remove the vacuum gasket on the valve cover, must took me for ever to remove it with out damaging the cover.

I want to do as much work on my N20 as much as possible when it inevitably starts to have issues. Doesn't seem too scary yet, just time consuming. Thanks for the informative videos!

Glad you made this video. Pooping the valve cover from back and pulling to front made it come off easily. Keep up the good work and making helpful videos. Now just putting everything back together now.

Just another thank you. I did a valve cover replacement on my ‘14 320i this evening and this video was a great reference.

@MikeMDs

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. That's a good way of putting it. Its a reference video vs a how to, and make for experienced mechanics that don't need the in between fluff.

I did this this weekend. Thanks so much for this video. It made the job doable.

@cyclonetcracer

4 жыл бұрын

Do you mind sharing any additionl tips I will attemp this timing chain guided fiasco

Great video. Figuring out whether to do this myself and it looks simple enough, even if a little 'fiddly'. Thanks so much!!

Thanks for the video, I will try to do it this weekend. I followed your recommendation and bought the entire valve cover. I replaced the battery, alternator, drive belt, and tensioner watching youtube videos and reading the bentley book, but replacing the valve cover will be by far the hardest mechanical work I have ever done.

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome . Good luck and just take your time. Thanks for watching.

@mrpabs5864

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeMDs I just finished, it took me 10 hours, but I took my time and enjoy myself doing it. The car turned on and it didn't explode so I will call it a success.

@mickeymouse7044

2 жыл бұрын

Did you do crankshaft so the air goes out or no

Just completed this job after watching your video. This was a lot easier than it looks I guess people get intimidated by the amount of parts that’s being removed

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

Great work!

Super helpful to watch this before working on my BWM

Nice lesson even foreigners !! Moreover, Lot of tips !! Super thx !!

Thank you for the video !! Just replace the valve cover on my X1 with your help :)

Very easy, thanks for posting.

Excellent video - well-produced, clear explanations and narration, nice close-ups of the tools, and great tips on related things to watch for. Thank you for sharing your expertise - I appreciate it!

@MikeMDs

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

thank you so much for the video! amazing, i’m pretty experienced and completed this job in 2 hours, your video was a great help!

@MikeMDs

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Excellent video!

Tools: Ratchet 10 mm socket E-18 torx socket Trim clip removal tool 17 and 14 wrench E- 8 torx socket T-30 torx bit WD-40 spray T-40 torx bit Bit ratchet E-10 torx socket Replacement part: BMW Valve Cover - Genuine BMW 11127588412

@MikeMDs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for summing that up for everyone, You understand the point is to help others.

Thank you soooo much for this video I was about to spend a pretty penny for this to be done to my BMW then I came across this video 👏🏾👌🏾👍🏾 Thank you 🙏🏾

Hey man. Thank you so much for this video. I was able to do this myself and it went perfect so far. The only thing I would add is that in order to remove the two screws that holds the vanos actuator and the screws on top of the wiring harness holder you have to use an E6, which I didn’t have, so I had to run to the auto parts to get it. Besides that, great explanation!

@mickeymouse7044

2 жыл бұрын

What year is your car and what kind is it did you take the air out by crankshaft or no

awesome workmanship. love the step by step explanation.

@MikeMDs

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thank you sooooo very much very helpful.

Great explaining

Hey Mike you really have something special going on with this BMW channel of yours, because your the only guy I can find on KZread that has a PROFESSIONAL BMW technician channel! Keep up the good work really I appreciate it a ton! Also if you made a video on how to replace a timing chain on a N 20 motor you would be a God in my book! hahaha

@MikeMDs

5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your feedback. Next n20 timing chain we do I'll do a video on it.

@edz2974

5 жыл бұрын

Mike MDs That N20 timing change video should get 100,000 views just to start.

@selintungful

3 ай бұрын

Do you have the timing chain video?

very good video.. thanks

Nice video you have good experience on BMWs thank you .

MADE my Day

@Mike - Thank you for the detailed walkthrough. What kind of lube do you recommend to use for vacuum pump?

Awesome, very informative.

You're a life saver!!

thanks it was very helpful video

Great video, Thank you so much for your time spend. God bless.

@juanulloa9988

4 жыл бұрын

It save me a lot of money. Easy job

Not a bad process at all. Thanks for sharing,

great video

if you're doing this make sure you buy a new valve cover mine cracked once I took it out now I I ended up ordering a new one yesterday ill put it in once it arrives but overall this was a great video very informative I just wish it wasn't fast forward though but its easy to figure it out honestly. Trust God watch the video and do it

SOOOOOOO happy my shit was stil under warrenty.

Bidding the job right. Will be using this video if I get the job! Looks like a good video.

@MikeMDs

2 ай бұрын

Hope it works out!

Help a lot Thanks

I really appreciate the production of this video! We're to the point of having removed the old cover... hopefully it all goes back together as planned. For a very rusty DIY mechanic with aging eyes my biggest challenge were the darn electric connectors... maybe a quick video on just connectors? Thanks again!

Mike, great video and very detailed. Where u at? I would take my F30 to u for service in a heartbeat!

Wow Mike that was very interesting, you certainly have great talent and know what your doing.

good job

I was going to attempt to do this myself...hell no after seeing this

@perfectbongatshabangu7943

5 жыл бұрын

what i said to myself when i saw number of things to be unplugged

@calvincmcchan9159

4 жыл бұрын

yup i agree !

@plightn

4 жыл бұрын

Hey you know what's a good idea? Let's put a plastic valve cover on an engine that heats up to 250 degrees!

@frankfarklesberry

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yeah.

@bryangutierrez6554

4 жыл бұрын

Let me get a list of all the parts I need to do the valve cover job too lol

I'm about to do this on my 328i I'm a little scared to touch that engine because has so much plastic on it, but hopefully everything will be ok. After watching this video I feel more comfortable.

@sunzalea3257

Жыл бұрын

How was it??

Thaís vídeo as VERY informative...have you ever consider to do an OIL PAN GASKET replacement on this same engine?

If you are ever in Jacksonville FL... I owe you multiple Beers 🍻🍻🍻 😊 thanks

This video made it easy.

@MikeMDs

6 ай бұрын

Awesome. Glad it was helpful

You sound very knowledgeable, I love my N20 wrapped in the F34 chassis. I’m having this done at the dealer….bummer 😅

@MikeMDs

Жыл бұрын

I know it's expensive. The repair is well worth having done. Best to you.

@revolutionradio2000

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeMDs thanks 🙏🏾

Thanks to your video, I've diagnosed that my Vacuum Pump Seal is the leaking culprit. I am having difficulty finding just the seal, however. I would like to avoid having to purchase a whole new pump or a new valve cover. Do you know the part number?

It's quite a beautiful engine 😊

@MikeMDs

2 ай бұрын

It has its little issues. But it is beautiful

With the plastic chain guides failing on these engines, are there any inspections you recommend when the cover is off? I'm so disappointed with BMW and this engine. Can't get rid of the car fast enough. I'm doing the valve cover due to an oil leak over the exhaust manifold, and then selling it! But great video and a big thanks!

Mike how much for installing new time chain on 2012 528i the chain is in good condition I just want to install new one

Great Video! I am having drivetrain malfunction issues with my BMW 2013 528i xdrive N20. The engine and turbo has been replaced. I also replaced the lpfp and hpfp. I also cleaned the MAF and replaced air filter. However I am still having drivetrain malfunction issues; code 11A002, 11AC02, and 213601. I also did an OBD reading and the codes were P0087. Any suggestions on what I should do to fix this drivetrain malfunction?

Hi Mike, how can we obtain the torque related info for this particular BMW ?

Thanks for a great video! Question for you, when you put in the vacuum seal, what lubricant did you apply? Any recommendations? And when you close the valve cover, do you use a torque wrench? Lastly, on top of the gasket, do I use a high temperature gasket maker/sealer? Thanks

@MikeMDs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You can use vaseline or even a bit of fresh engine oil to lube. Torque to 10 nm. Or just slightly snug after the stops ( metal collars built into the valve cover) touch the cylinder head.

Классная работа👍

Can you post a tool list. Awesome video

Wow your the best thanks

@MikeMDs

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Hello Mike gracias por su video podrías crear uno con un bmw z4 2.0i la tapa que instalo era Mitzone? gracias por todo.

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Mike. Morning sir so i watched this video and it gave me the cofidence to do this myself and it turned out great. The only problem is in your video I did not see a tube that when to the black stem off the vaccum pump. So now for some reason there is oil mist or spraying from that vaccum pump is there a reason why its doing that if you can please let me know i do thank you sir

Excuse me Mike, I have a big doubt about the fuel lines's o rings, when you took it off you did not talk about replacing the o rings so I wanna now If I do the job do I need to replace the o rings for the fuel lines on the 14mm and 17mm??? I would appreciate your answer 🙏

Can you do more n20 related video. I have coolant leak to the turbo. Can you do that one ?

Are there any issues with eccentric shaft sensor reinstall like the older n52 engines? I just did my N54 VC and it looks less involved than this one! Lol

I enjoyed watching your video. Do I have to empty out the engine oil before replacing the valve cover and gaskets? Thanks

@ilyakharitonov3997

3 жыл бұрын

No

Great video, from South Africa. Do you have a video on spark plugs and air filter change on the N20...my motorplan reached 5 years I have 101000 kms on it and would like to do my own service. Would love to know how to...I did see from this video how to take the top of and get to the spark plugs, the air filter? Keep it up and god bless!

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

I don't but maybe I'll do one. Thank you for watching.

Nice video

@MikeMDs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know what other kind of content you would like to see.

Thanks for sharing your time and expertise! Very well done. I noticed oil pooling around cylinder #4 when replacing my plugs and coils so this video will be a godsend. Thank you. One question. Im having my oil pan replaced with an aluminum one because i noticed an aggressive oil leak under the car. I assumed, without inspecting the pan with the covering underneath blocking visibility, that so much oil had to be from a more aggressive leak than what i saw up top. But during operating pressure, could that valve seal leak actually be expelling the entire oil leak issue? If so i imagined i would see more oil pooled around the injector/coil area and not just the small pool that was there. Also, theres no oil burning odor or smoke. Any thoughts? And thanks again!

@MikeMDs

2 ай бұрын

The valve cover leaks at the back corner too. And the vacuum pump can leak at that back corner. But both will cause burning smell due to leaking onto the exhaust manifold. So you are likely correct about the oil pan leaking. They are notorious to leak on this engine.

Note to self: hold on to your E39 530i.

A how to that time lapses through all the how to...

@AndrewKidd14145

3 жыл бұрын

Learn and go to school you can do more than a valve cover after. It’s more difficult on newer cars than you think and you need a good tool set too.

BMW just quoted us $1600 for this. Now i see why. I love my small block old school engines. 10 minute valve cover gaskets.

Hi Mike, for the valve cover new part are you using BMW original part or aftermarket? its URO a brand you can recommend. Many thanks for this very helpful DIY

@MikeMDs

5 жыл бұрын

Unless you plan on selling her soon I would use the factory brand.

@mrman_google1811

5 жыл бұрын

@@MikeMDs Thanks Mike, good point :)

Hey can you do a timing chain replacement on N20 video?

When installing the high pressure fuel pump, how important is it that you crank the piston lobe to its bottom? Seams to be the main thing to do in all of the HP pump replacement videos. I just finished up this job on my 328i yesterday. It threw a code that I haven't cleared yet but I hope I didn't damage the pump. Car seems to run ok.

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

It's not a big deal. I should of mentioned it, but all it does is lower the tension while removing the bolts for the pump. It won't damage it or throw it out of timing

what kind of power tools were you using?

Mike, Can you do me a favor..? Make a list of all I will need... to replace, what seal did you use, etc... Thanks

@CookiesUnleashed

4 жыл бұрын

Just go on fcp euro its sold as a set

great video ..how mush estimate price for labor in regular shop

@5:30 mark you use the t30 to remove bolts for what part? I dropped the bolt and need to replace it. 😅😅 btw used this video and replaced valve cover. Vid makes it smooth like butter.

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

Bolt is for the high pressure fuel pump. There are two.

Hi there, two very important things that were missed. When reinstalling the High pressure fuel pump (HPFP) it is very important to MANUALLY crank the engine so that the exhaust camshaft is at bottom dead center (BDC or lowest point). You do this so that the piston of the HPFP is at it lowest point, if not you will brake the piston of the pump when torquing the bolts. New HPFP kit was $300 OEM Bosch. Also you need to bleed out air from the fuel rail to prevent a no start issue due to lack of fuel delivery to the injectors.

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

Great info Christian.

@bradmcdonald6317

4 жыл бұрын

How do you manually crank the engine?

@christiancml

4 жыл бұрын

@@bradmcdonald6317 From the crank bolt, in front of the engine.

@RS-qp4bp

2 жыл бұрын

Either the guy lucked out on the HPFP piston position or he's not revealing ALL his trade secrets. Great tip. Sometimes it's better to be lucky. LOL

Hi there, excellent DIY, doing this soon on my X1, can you tell us the torque for the bolts?

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks. Torque is 9 Nm

Here for the timing chain!

@CookiesUnleashed

4 жыл бұрын

The timing chain is def not a DIY friendly project theres too many things to screw up that can blow your engine

@buckweat6568

4 жыл бұрын

@@CookiesUnleashed Completed the job about 5 months ago. It was pretty difficult and took many hours. The car runs great though. Video helped a lot!

@CookiesUnleashed

4 жыл бұрын

Buckweat65 wow you must be an insanely good home mechanic. Good stuff man!

@buckweat6568

4 жыл бұрын

@@CookiesUnleashed SimpleCarGuy has a great video with some good pointers. That and a little luck. hehe

@dawnissacsam

4 жыл бұрын

@@buckweat6568 Did you do the timing chain? Do you have a video?

My car is 328i 2014 and sounds just like yours I feel it like diesel.. Is that normal noise?

I wish you would of shown how you popped off these connectors so easily I’m at removing fuel line assembly and I can’t figure out how you disconnected it so easy

@ilyakharitonov3997

3 жыл бұрын

Look for a clip inside the plastic connector and VERY gently pry on it, mine came off no problem

So glad I sold my 2013 528I Xdrive at 25K. These engines sound like diesels and are a nightmare when over 60K

Having this same issue. I have a 528i 2013 is your engine the same as mine ? Also what are the best spark plugs to buy

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the same engine. NGK or BOSCH are BMW recommended

hey Mike, any advice on going with an aftermarket valve cover? worth the risk for half the price?

@MikeMDs

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't because it's so much labor to save $200. If you plan on keeping it i'd go original.

Hi , do i have to put gasket seal when putting back the new valve cover , because i didn't see you using any seal!! Thank you

@MikeMDs

11 ай бұрын

The new valve cover comes with a gasket already.

Hi Mike have a question about the vacuum pump. I have a 2013 328i turbo and is leaking from the tiny outlet of the vacuum pump so is the pump bad ? because it was no hose before that and out of sudden just starting leaking please give an advice will appreciate the info .

@MikeMDs

5 жыл бұрын

The check valve at that port is faulty. If you didn't have a Vacuum line coming off of it then you can just cap it with a vacuum plug cap. clean the nipple well, lightly rough it up with sandpaper , then put the cap on with some super glue.

This is a much harder job than on the N52, but its really not any worse than the N53. Shame that things got so complex here.

What's the torque spec for the valve cover bolts?

I just did this job and I don’t have a hose going into the plastic vacuum port on the vacuum pump. I’m guessing mine is the electric version, can I just plug it or is there an updated part to replace it without the port? I’m not getting any leak from the cover but I believe I am still getting a slow drip from there

@MikeMDs

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, You can just super glue a rubber vacuum cap over it. That should be enough to fix it. The proper way is to replace the entire pump with an updated part number. It's the little check valve ( which is a small rubber diaphragm) that goes bad causing the leak.

The canister in top with the larger yellow ! triangle, is that like an oil separator or something? And is it serviceable?

@MikeMDs

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is an oil separator. Not serviceable with factory parts . There might be an aftermarket repair for it.

Hi mike this engine is it a 320 or 318 or 328

Great video Did you not torque valve cover bolts ?

@MikeMDs

Жыл бұрын

The spec is 9 Newton Meters (NM).

@mikimiki195

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeMDs great thanks 🙏🏻

Great video! Where are you located?

@MikeMDs

2 жыл бұрын

Upland CA

Where i can buy the valve cover ?