There’s a few videos on RUclips of other people doing this job, your video is the best because you clearly explain everything as well as do the repair realtime. Because of you I saved $1200 from not having to take it to a shop
Thanks for this great video, I just changed out this gasket on my 2011 N55 335i. Took me about 9 hours. One observation, regarding removal of the 6 electrical connectors for the fuel injectors. It's not very clear above how to undo the latch (or tab) on these 6. I did use a pick tool but almost broke the housing trying to remove the connector. I actually had to grab each connector with a needle-nose pliers to get them out, they were pretty tight. When standing over the passenger fender and looking across the engine (like you are in the video), these 6 connectors are rotated at abut 45 degrees. The instruction that I'd add is that the side of the housing that you need to get the pick tool under and unlatch is the side facing 7:30. The adjacent side (facing 4:30) has a tab and this looks like the side with the latch, but is not. Hope this helps. Thanks again, some great tips in there.
Another great DIYer Zeiten. I love your detailed instructions & cautions. All the heat cycles will make the plastic brittle & they will want to break. I'm curious, how many miles on this VC when it needed replacing? What is the normal dealer charge for this R&R? Greetings from an old jarhead in WNC. Is that your new E70 X5 that you were working out off.
Thank you, appreciate your feedback, in my experience statistically speaking i can’t really pinpoint a certain mileage when valve cover itself has to be replaced i’ve seen crankcase valve failure on 80k miles and also first replaced at 160k and more. The gasket usually last for about 80-100k miles but depends on climate and other factors, regarding dealer charge for this job - no idea but well over 1200$. And lastly the x5 is a project for RUclips basically😁 once it’s done it will go for sale and i’ll do the break down of all the costs and issues I’ve encountered on this great but abandoned car stay tuned😉
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic tutorial video. The clarity and thoroughness with which each step is demonstrated are truly commendable. A special thanks goes to the mechanic who skillfully shows and explains every detail. Your expertise and clear instructions have made a significant difference in my understanding and ability to follow along. Thank you for taking the time to create this valuable resource. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
@@Zeiten Happy to have People like you on RUclips.I have a question: Would you only replace the gasket, or would you also apply an additional sealant like LOCTITE MR 5923 to make it more secure? Best regards, and thank you very much for your help!
Sorry to be a pain, I've got a quick question if i may. Got E90 N43 engine Msport. Has a 2e85 code which is water pump communication issue. Funny thing is i can see water pump bleeds fine and it does not overheat or anything. What can do would i need to replace water pump anyway or should i be looking for fuse or something? Any help can be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Well that is not uncommon, just prepare yourself for water pump replacement, in my practice I’ve seen cars cruising with this code for months sometimes years with no issues but eventually it will fail. So that code is not 100% clear indication of water pump failure. Without water pump fuse it wouldn’t be operational at all No pain at all, that’s what this channel is for
Thanks really loved your comments. Could i ask one last thing. This is a bit complicated problem with my e90 to get my head around. Its whenever i move my car up hill or engine making some sort of effort the pressure red light comes on, yet car drives fine. There is a tiny leak around the oil casing and near the sump but all my oil level are in good order nothing major leaks at all. I'm getting sleepless nights of this what should i do. Any help please.
Just followed your video step by step, but the only issue im having is rethreading my fuel rail back on unfortunately. It is the fuel pipe bolt that connects the fuel rail to the HPFP. Threads appear to be fine as well.
@@Zeiten appreciate the reply! After trying many methods it still doesn’t want to seem to rethread. I have a replacement fuel rail otw as we speak so hoping it’ll thread as it should!
Is it really needed to replace the entire valve cover or is just the gasket enough? Heard that people were getting issues with pcv after vcg replacement and having to redo the job. Any input please?
Pcv gets clogged not because of gaskets replacement, if you want to be on a safe side replace valve cover. I’ve seen failed pcv at 70k miles and also no issues with it for 200k miles so the choice is yours
@@Zeiten one last question The little breather valves in between cylinders 2-3 and 4-5 came loose. I’m pretty sure they stayed on during reinstallation but incase one did coke loose would it be catastrophic? Have seen on the pelican parts tutorial to super glue them on untill reinstalled. What do you think? Is it worth re removing the cover to adjust/glue? Thank you so much for the reply/showing how it’s done
Very well done. Used this for my valve cover gasket replacement, you cut my time in half and rescued me from breaking all sorts of connectors!
Glad to hear it, happy to help🙌
There’s a few videos on RUclips of other people doing this job, your video is the best because you clearly explain everything as well as do the repair realtime. Because of you I saved $1200 from not having to take it to a shop
Thanks for this great video, I just changed out this gasket on my 2011 N55 335i. Took me about 9 hours. One observation, regarding removal of the 6 electrical connectors for the fuel injectors. It's not very clear above how to undo the latch (or tab) on these 6. I did use a pick tool but almost broke the housing trying to remove the connector. I actually had to grab each connector with a needle-nose pliers to get them out, they were pretty tight. When standing over the passenger fender and looking across the engine (like you are in the video), these 6 connectors are rotated at abut 45 degrees. The instruction that I'd add is that the side of the housing that you need to get the pick tool under and unlatch is the side facing 7:30. The adjacent side (facing 4:30) has a tab and this looks like the side with the latch, but is not. Hope this helps. Thanks again, some great tips in there.
Just preformed this DIY fix on my N55 335xi thanks to this excellent video. Thank you so much!
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Nicely done. Love the common sense approach.
Thank you appreciate the feedback 🙌
Great diy. #zeiten straight forward and love your detailed step by step Nx generation videos
Thank you appreciate your feedback
Thank you! Great guide!
Happy to help🙌
Thank you bro I did myself! 😊
Awesome👍
Another great DIYer Zeiten. I love your detailed instructions & cautions. All the heat cycles will make the plastic brittle & they will want to break. I'm curious, how many miles on this VC when it needed replacing? What is the normal dealer charge for this R&R? Greetings from an old jarhead in WNC. Is that your new E70 X5 that you were working out off.
Thank you, appreciate your feedback, in my experience statistically speaking i can’t really pinpoint a certain mileage when valve cover itself has to be replaced i’ve seen crankcase valve failure on 80k miles and also first replaced at 160k and more. The gasket usually last for about 80-100k miles but depends on climate and other factors, regarding dealer charge for this job - no idea but well over 1200$.
And lastly the x5 is a project for RUclips basically😁 once it’s done it will go for sale and i’ll do the break down of all the costs and issues I’ve encountered on this great but abandoned car stay tuned😉
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic tutorial video. The clarity and thoroughness with which each step is demonstrated are truly commendable.
A special thanks goes to the mechanic who skillfully shows and explains every detail. Your expertise and clear instructions have made a significant difference in my understanding and ability to follow along.
Thank you for taking the time to create this valuable resource. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Happy to help🙌
@@Zeiten Happy to have People like you on RUclips.I have a question: Would you only replace the gasket, or would you also apply an additional sealant like LOCTITE MR 5923 to make it more secure?
Best regards, and thank you very much for your help!
@alen_92 just the seal nothing else
Do you have a video in which you change the EPS Electric Power Steering rack on a E90 series?
Thank you
2008 e92 N53 3.0 L. 218 hp
BimmerN53
Unfortunately don’t have it
Sorry to be a pain, I've got a quick question if i may. Got E90 N43 engine Msport. Has a 2e85 code which is water pump communication issue. Funny thing is i can see water pump bleeds fine and it does not overheat or anything. What can do would i need to replace water pump anyway or should i be looking for fuse or something? Any help can be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Well that is not uncommon, just prepare yourself for water pump replacement, in my practice I’ve seen cars cruising with this code for months sometimes years with no issues but eventually it will fail. So that code is not 100% clear indication of water pump failure. Without water pump fuse it wouldn’t be operational at all
No pain at all, that’s what this channel is for
Thanks really loved your comments. Could i ask one last thing. This is a bit complicated problem with my e90 to get my head around. Its whenever i move my car up hill or engine making some sort of effort the pressure red light comes on, yet car drives fine. There is a tiny leak around the oil casing and near the sump but all my oil level are in good order nothing major leaks at all. I'm getting sleepless nights of this what should i do. Any help please.
I would look into oil pressure sensor it just might be faulty
I thought 2011 is when they started putting the n55 in the 335. 2007-2010 all had n54’s I thought
Late 2010 models had n55
Just followed your video step by step, but the only issue im having is rethreading my fuel rail back on unfortunately. It is the fuel pipe bolt that connects the fuel rail to the HPFP. Threads appear to be fine as well.
That happens, disconnect everything from fuel rail and try again, but don’t force it
@@Zeiten appreciate the reply! After trying many methods it still doesn’t want to seem to rethread. I have a replacement fuel rail otw as we speak so hoping it’ll thread as it should!
@@Zeiten is it possible that the bolt itself may be at fault? Assuming it shouldnt have been affected as it seems stronger than the fuel rail material
I don’t think so, sometimes they go a bit hard but after a few turns everything goes to normal
How did you get the valve cover out
Is it really needed to replace the entire valve cover or is just the gasket enough? Heard that people were getting issues with pcv after vcg replacement and having to redo the job. Any input please?
Pcv gets clogged not because of gaskets replacement, if you want to be on a safe side replace valve cover. I’ve seen failed pcv at 70k miles and also no issues with it for 200k miles so the choice is yours
@@ZeitenThanks for the reply! Changed the OFHG last week and the entire valve cover today all thanks to your videos.
More N55 content please!
@KD-hd2rn happy to help👍
I have a e90 and I can’t get the spark plug gaskets to stay on any advice it’s been driving me crazy
Clean the valve cover of any oil thoroughly then apply a bit of silicone let it dry for about 30 mins
@@Zeiten thAnk you silicone did the trick
@@Zeiten one last question
The little breather valves in between cylinders 2-3 and 4-5 came loose. I’m pretty sure they stayed on during reinstallation but incase one did coke loose would it be catastrophic? Have seen on the pelican parts tutorial to super glue them on untill reinstalled. What do you think? Is it worth re removing the cover to adjust/glue? Thank you so much for the reply/showing how it’s done
I would not worry about it, I’ve seen perfectly fine running cars where those caps were missing
@@Zeiten thank you once again