How to replace a BMW Z4 valve cover gasket : The Right and Easy Way

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

Комментарии • 43

  • @lFlipl
    @lFlipl Год назад +2

    Just did mine today using your video. Super helpful! Just had to carefully pry using a flathead at my old gasket to get it off. Thanks!

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  Год назад

      Glad to hear that it helped. Thank you for watching.

  • @Milledge.Austin
    @Milledge.Austin 2 года назад +3

    Shnikies. I love your commentary during some of these. Never change.

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  2 года назад +1

      Did you watch the part where I said, I wish I had Milledge here. Lol

    • @Milledge.Austin
      @Milledge.Austin 2 года назад +1

      @@JohnEngel Haha sure did. Let me know next time and I'll film!

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  2 года назад +1

      @@Milledge.Austin lol. I always need help.

    • @Milledge.Austin
      @Milledge.Austin 2 года назад

      @@JohnEngel not always, but it's fun to help.

  • @jasonfudge8006
    @jasonfudge8006 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, clearly explained.

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much.

  • @ips2477
    @ips2477 2 месяца назад +1

    Big help thank you for this video ❤

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  2 месяца назад +1

      @@ips2477 thank you so much for watching.

  • @carlosfrances01
    @carlosfrances01 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hi.
    What bnw manual are you using as reference?

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  7 месяцев назад

      I was using ZPost.

  • @hunterseufert8066
    @hunterseufert8066 5 дней назад +1

    Great video! Just curious your thoughts as to replacing the plastic valve body cover with an aluminum one?

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  3 дня назад +1

      @@hunterseufert8066 if mine was warped I would go aluminum.

    • @hunterseufert8066
      @hunterseufert8066 3 дня назад +1

      @@JohnEngel Thank you!

  • @gentleman4512
    @gentleman4512 Год назад +1

    Un très bon vidéo ! well explain and describe, you did not talk about were you buy and how mutch the cost of replacement part... found a winter project because mine to is leaking ! how many hour for all the job done ? Merci for all infos !

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  Год назад

      Thank you so much. It took me about 1.5 hours. If I was to do it again, I could get it done in under and hour.

  • @amaurycubausa73
    @amaurycubausa73 9 месяцев назад +1

    I really loved your video, I have the same problem and I don't understand why the mechanic wants to charge me 1500 to do that job?

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. I totally agree with you. This should not be a 1500 dollar job. Glad this was helpful. :)

    • @amaurycubausa73
      @amaurycubausa73 9 месяцев назад +1

      @JohnEngel thank you very much but I have a question my friend, when do we know that it is necessary to rectify the block cover?

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  9 месяцев назад

      @@amaurycubausa73 if you see any hairline cracks or if you put it in a flat surface and it rocks. They are known to warp.

    • @amaurycubausa73
      @amaurycubausa73 9 месяцев назад

      @@JohnEngel very well thank you! I already subscribed to your channel 💪🏻

    • @amaurycubausa73
      @amaurycubausa73 9 месяцев назад +1

      I tried to start doing the work but my car has a piece that sticks out between the central spark plugs and I will have to remove it too but I don't know if I will do it right, a great challenge 😁

  • @rwernest
    @rwernest 2 года назад +1

    Wow. Soooo much easier than my E90. How long did it take you overall?

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  2 года назад

      I know. I was surprised how easy it was. About an 1 hour total.

    • @rwernest
      @rwernest 2 года назад +1

      @@JohnEngel I've unfortunately had to do this twice, both times took over 7 hours each. All the upper cowling stuff that has to come off, strut braces, even the windshield wipers. Do not recommend.

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  2 года назад

      @@rwernest that’s makes this look like a cake walk. Lol

  • @YZFMANIAC08
    @YZFMANIAC08 Год назад +1

    Did you take out the spark plugs or can you leave them in?

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  Год назад

      Just left them in. This would have been a good time to replace them but it’s not mandatory. :)

  • @HarryBawlss
    @HarryBawlss Год назад +2

    Why didn’t he show where to place the sealant…

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  Год назад

      Great point. I should have shown that better. You just apply it to the surface of the gasket.

  • @travisalston2561
    @travisalston2561 8 месяцев назад +1

    Where is a good place to purchase gasket?

  • @lucillegionet6803
    @lucillegionet6803 2 года назад +1

    Schnikees?????

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  2 года назад

      Lol. That’s how I say bad words and not get demonetized. Lol. I can’t wait to see if this solved everything. I’m ready to drive it and not just work on it.

    • @lucillegionet6803
      @lucillegionet6803 2 года назад +1

      @@JohnEngel have faith young man. Think of this as your Lazarus project

  • @michaelburket9024
    @michaelburket9024 2 года назад +4

    A leaking BMW Valve cover gasket? .......🎼Tale as old as time,..

  • @MrWilsonlev
    @MrWilsonlev 2 года назад +1

    This has an interesting aroma of “ hey look at me and how smart I think I am! “ oh yeah and look at all of the things I own, I feel sio important! Barf….

    • @JohnEngel
      @JohnEngel  2 года назад +4

      Lol. I can see what you are saying and I hate that you feel that way. I truly love cars and that’s why I do it.

    • @pudds
      @pudds Год назад +3

      That's awfully cynical of you... I didn't get that feeling at all, rather found this simple, direct, and helpful. People who assume others act only out of selfishness tend to be those who do so themselves..

    • @squakwak9918
      @squakwak9918 Год назад

      Becareful mr Wilson is getting fiesty