This video was excellent. I was able to fix oil leaks in my E53 X5 easily with the advice given. Please do more on the X5 V8. Mine is Right Hand Drive in Australia. Only slight difference. Very informative. Thank you.
I just did one of these. Only thing I got wrong was the COP 1-8, The biggest hasel is putting the cover back on. Make sure you align the bottom first as it had 3 guilds on the inside lip. They go inside the head. Then push the cover down over the tubes. The cost for the set for both sides with timing cover was $400.00. It comes with new bushings for all the bolts. I had to replace the lower oil pan gasket. One of those servo bolts went into the head. As the oil return holes are big enough to let it go straight through to the oil pan. So stuff the holes with shop towels!
+Claude “Reviews4U” Rains how much should I expect to pay for this job? There is a really good local indie BMW guy in town, would like to know if there is any negotiated wiggle room
great step by step video for the Valve Gasket and Timing Cover Gasket. Yeah, just finished mine. Took me 2.5 days as I tried to separate the task. Taking my time. Had to run get a few more orings a couple times at the BMW dealership. I normally buy everything from FCPEuro but forgot the timing gasket, Vanos Orings, there are 4 of them 2 large and 2 small ones. Then the Valtronic Servomoter o rings left and right. Then the orings for the camshalf sensor 4 total (2 for each side) and then the metal/rubber gasket for the Eccentric shaft sensor. I prefer to buy the valve cover from BMW OEM, they already provide new boths and gaskets and it fits better that way vs buying replacement gasket to install.
Once I created clearance and freed the valve cover, the VC was loose enough to pull it up an inch. The spark plug tubes had adhered to the VC causing the VC to come out inline with the direction of the center line of the tubes. This prevented the VC from clearing the side wall of the passenger side. I put a screwdriver in each tube and gently pried the tubes loose. Once I did that the cover came out easily.
No, the most anyoing part is to do passanger side (for EU versions) when you have to unplugg control units in e-box and move weired harness away to get more space lift the cylinder cover.
Braden! you did the good job on BMW 7 series i like the way you started the job and finished properly, i mean there must be many other ways to do valve cover gaskets, but i like the way you did the work and filmed....keep it up...
Sick video my man, looks doable for sure... How many hours did this take you? I really like that you were able to do the driver side upper timing cover without having to release the alternator. Great job!
Thanks for such a descriptive video I will be doing this job pretty soon and it will come in handy have you done one for alternator bracket yet thanks again Robert
Today I just finished replacing the gaskets of both Banks. It wasn't that hard . on driver side you have to remove power steering reservoir and move it to the side and move the heater valves also , the most important was the screw behind the alternator you have to take the idler pulley of (the one on the alternator) after remove the belt .loss the bottom bolt on the alternator and take the upper off , move it to have the access to the screw , when you take the cover off ,,, if the spark plug domes are still attached to the cover you have to take them off (its very hard but I took them off) other ways the cover will not comes out, the other side (the passenger side you have the loss the ABS motor and left it up and tie the harness that comes form the upper intake some were to make space for the cover to comes out.
Grr wish i watched your vid before trying tio put that stupid vacuum pump back in i already got the valve cover back on lol and crying but not really! Oh i did smack my forehead like duh!!! Thank you!!!
I need help... Some documents say that removing the valvetronic motor requires to turn counterclockwise, but I didnt and I felt some pressure while removing the last screw, until the valvetronic popped out with the last screw... Should I turn clockwise during the installation? Or just push it in with the screw as when removing?
It does not matter as long as you can seat the valvetronic motor. The engine will set the valvetronic motor to the correct position before the engine will start anyways.
I just have a question about which silicone to use. In your video you mentioned both black and white when it comes to the spark plug domes which is best? Great video by the way!
Hello, i would like to ask you, what is the part number of the hose from vacuum pump which you had broken :) I have to replace it as well :) Thank you.
will having that hose leak case it too idle rough? my bmw seems to be leaking air from there and my car idles kinda bad but only when its cold once it warms up its perfect
Can you help with any info on removing the driver side valve cover. I'm stuck removing the valve cover itself. I've gotten down to actually pulling the cover up but it's stuck. Bmw x5 e70 4.8i.
I am going to be doing this repair on a 2008 BMW 750 Li N62N in a week and so I have all the parts and gaskets and seals, I have a couple simple questions: What are the TWO sensors on the front of the timing chain covers called? Are they the Camshaft sensors? Do they take the same size O-Ring seals as the camshaft sensors? Part number for them? This seems to be the last of everything I need - Thanks,Matt
+Matthew Decker most of your answers you will find here, with proper vin code, i dont think you will get any answere from user. Hes not answering at all. www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FE83-USA---E70-BMW-X5%204.8i&diagId=11_3253
I replaced both valve cover gaskets... but on the left hand side the bolt slipped on the top hole of the timing cover.. so now i want to replace that so i can bolt that corner down... does doing a timing cover job harm the car in any way or mess with anything?... also I need to to do an external pan gasket job.. and an internal one.. anyone know where i could find out info on this? I searched youtube and Google and found nothing.. Kind Regards
Hi Braden's Mobile Mercedes BMW Repair i've got a question on those valvetronic servomotors - how much do you use to screw them back in place? or should i just do it as hard as possible?
Braden, quick ?. When removing and replacing the Servo Motor for a Valve Gasket Replacement, when re-installing, you video seems like you just screw it in.. But mine, I screw in and it stops with about an inch to go before it's flush.. Do you just screw it down at that point?
So I took my car to the shop when in with out check engine came out with it they did the same thing you just show me ...know it shows cam sensor .1-2 n crankshaft 1-2 can some body help me out ....05 bmw 745li. ..plz thanks. !!!!!
Hi Braden, I am working on my BMW X5 while watching your video. For the 2007 X5 4.8V, I cannot take out the ignition coil at the drive side inside ( no. 8? according to your numbering). It is loose. I am trying to pull out the Left side covering, is it possible. Stalled now. Any one had experience? I cannot give up now, also I dropped a T25 bit inside the Servomotor hole. Need to open the cover. I guess the routine procedure for the Dealers is to Lift out the engine, and do it on the outside. Is it true? I think I should have let BMW dealer do it for 4500 bucks. I am frustrated now.
There is a small metal screw like sticking out, holding a plastic bracket for the heater hoses. Remove the plastic bracket and bend the stupid metal thing sticking out, even if you manage to take the coil out, you can't put it back unless you bend the damn thing! Happened 2 times, it's a nightmare to work on this vehicle!
Thanks raz, I turned it to mechanics finally when I was totally exhausted to just moving the cap. It also turned out I messed more gaskets. So I get back to the mechanic twice did all upper gaskets. 2500 bucks + self hire mechanic 300 and self bought parts tools 200. So it is 3000 job. Dealer ask 4300 there is sense there.
+Haiping Wang Makes sense to do everything when you are in there. Valve cover gaskets, front timing gaskets, excentric shaft seals, camshaft orings, front actuators orings, spark plugs and tubes. I always recommend that to my customers, because the labor is so extensive, you don't want to go back in there for a leaking oring. Regardless of the complexity, the job should not have been that expensive, maybe it depends where you are. It should take max 12 hrs. Parts are not that much. Why do they charge 4000?
To do this did you need to move or remove the alternator? Had a guy tell me he had to remove it to do this job. He stated there was a difference if my alternator was water cooled or air cooled. Any validity to that?
+Antoine Medley Yes there is a bracket that the alternator mounts to which will prevent you from getting the timing cover off. Unfortunately that alternator bracket extends around the block behind the engine mount bracket. It also has a seal you will need.
You did it wrong, nothing is supposed to break, everything is supposed to be removed with care . The only reason you broke the tubes is because the tubes were not supposed to be removed. You are trying to find ways to get more room but this is not the way..
@@dflex4180 The tubes were not supposed to be removed. Working on these cars takes an extreme amount of pre thought in order to create cost efficient methods of repair. The 650i engine is no joke, if you make an error and break something it could take weeks to get the right parts, you could also get caught up in ECU troubleshooting. If something doesn't need to be touched and you can avoid it?, by all means trust me don't do it. As if you do ? and something breaks or needs to be reset such as the valvetronic motors? , your in for a ride. On that ride all you are going to hear is , "No , we don't have that part" or "Yes we have it", its shipped out in a week you receive it only to find its incompatible, 2 weeks gone and going, or you ask BMW for it and they try to convince you to trade the car in, because they don't have the part. It can be a horrible experience if you do not do it right from the beginning. Some parts attach to other parts like the small sensors, plugs and connectors on the hoses and electrical cords, finding those is not easy.
So I took my car to the shop when in with out check engine came out with it they did the same thing you just show me ...know it shows cam sensor .1-2 n crankshaft 1-2 can some body help me out ....05 bmw 745li. ..plz thanks. !!!!!
Great video. A gift that keeps on giving even years later. Even more valuable now as the cars are getting older.
The way he explains it is from detail Duty tail and that is very well-documented and shows where everything goes very well done
I did this repair on a 2005 645Ci. I agree, it is a very long and difficult job. Replace the seal on the alternator bracket while you are there.
Thank you very much for posting this. I know it is a pain to publish this but for those of us who come along later, benefit thanks!
This video was excellent. I was able to fix oil leaks in my E53 X5 easily with the advice given. Please do more on the X5 V8. Mine is Right Hand Drive in Australia. Only slight difference. Very informative. Thank you.
I just did one of these.
Only thing I got wrong was the COP 1-8,
The biggest hasel is putting the cover back on. Make sure you align the bottom first as it had 3 guilds on the inside lip. They go inside the head. Then push the cover down over the tubes.
The cost for the set for both sides with timing cover was $400.00. It comes with new bushings for all the bolts.
I had to replace the lower oil pan gasket. One of those servo bolts went into the head. As the oil return holes are big enough to let it go straight through to the oil pan. So stuff the holes with shop towels!
+Claude “Reviews4U” Rains how much should I expect to pay for this job? There is a really good local indie BMW guy in town, would like to know if there is any negotiated wiggle room
The King 9.5 hrs at $120 an hr plus $450.00 in parts. So about $1600.00
Thanks homie
great step by step video for the Valve Gasket and Timing Cover Gasket.
Yeah, just finished mine. Took me 2.5 days as I tried to separate the task. Taking my time.
Had to run get a few more orings a couple times at the BMW dealership.
I normally buy everything from FCPEuro but forgot the timing gasket, Vanos Orings, there are 4 of them 2 large and 2 small ones. Then the Valtronic Servomoter o rings left and right.
Then the orings for the camshalf sensor 4 total (2 for each side) and then the metal/rubber gasket for the Eccentric shaft sensor.
I prefer to buy the valve cover from BMW OEM, they already provide new boths and gaskets and it fits better that way vs buying replacement gasket to install.
Once I created clearance and freed the valve cover, the VC was loose enough to pull it up an inch. The spark plug tubes had adhered to the VC causing the VC to come out inline with the direction of the center line of the tubes. This prevented the VC from clearing the side wall of the passenger side. I put a screwdriver in each tube and gently pried the tubes loose. Once I did that the cover came out easily.
Great Video! Thanks for taking the time to share this!
Love the video! Extremely accurate and on point with the tips guide me through the job like I knew what I was doing!! 👍👍😬
Thank you for taking the time to make this video ! You are very meticulous with your work and your experience shows.
OH man, not a fun job, I have so much respect for you guys who do that AND film it. Thank you for eliminating the guess work out of my work week!
Yo!
Ed!
Dave!!!
Great video ,its just as the BMW documentation, well done. five stars
Most difficult part about this job is to remember how put it back together.
+PF Real Estate Group take pictures and use sticky notes, worked like a fucking champ for me!
No, the most anyoing part is to do passanger side (for EU versions) when you have to unplugg control units in e-box and move weired harness away to get more space lift the cylinder cover.
Braden! you did the good job on BMW 7 series i like the way you started the job and finished properly, i mean there must be many other ways to do valve cover gaskets, but i like the way you did the work and filmed....keep it up...
Sick video my man, looks doable for sure... How many hours did this take you? I really like that you were able to do the driver side upper timing cover without having to release the alternator. Great job!
Thanks for such a descriptive video I will be doing this job pretty soon and it will come in handy have you done one for alternator bracket yet thanks again Robert
Hey Braden, just wanted to say thanks for this. It was a huge help!
Great video!! I have got this job to do tomorrow, very helpful. Thanx :-)
Awesome information Nice to see the job before tackling itThank you for your efforts!!
Hi,
can you make a video about removing and installing valvetronic motor and how to calibrate it
Today I just finished replacing the gaskets of both Banks. It wasn't that hard . on driver side you have to remove power steering reservoir and move it to the side and move the heater valves also , the most important was the screw behind the alternator you have to take the idler pulley of (the one on the alternator) after remove the belt .loss the bottom bolt on the alternator and take the upper off , move it to have the access to the screw , when you take the cover off ,,, if the spark plug domes are still attached to the cover you have to take them off (its very hard but I took them off) other ways the cover will not comes out,
the other side (the passenger side you have the loss the ABS motor and left it up and tie the harness that comes form the upper intake some were to make space for the cover to comes out.
Hi.. Thanks for the garte vid.. Does this hold true to for the n62 in the E70 x5 4.8i?
Grr wish i watched your vid before trying tio put that stupid vacuum pump back in i already got the valve cover back on lol and crying but not really! Oh i did smack my forehead like duh!!! Thank you!!!
You are a godsend.
Brandon, That hose that you broke what is it for and how does it affect your engine?
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Where does that vaccum pump hose runs into mines is just capped on the vaccum pump
I need help... Some documents say that removing the valvetronic motor requires to turn counterclockwise, but I didnt and I felt some pressure while removing the last screw, until the valvetronic popped out with the last screw... Should I turn clockwise during the installation? Or just push it in with the screw as when removing?
It does not matter as long as you can seat the valvetronic motor. The engine will set the valvetronic motor to the correct position before the engine will start anyways.
Hello. Tell me what was the car mileage at the time of shooting this video?
Co było z czujnikami przy podszybiu?
Wyciekał olej?
Miałeś lewe powietrze gdzieś, np przy cewkach i ppjrywie zaworów?
I just have a question about which silicone to use. In your video you mentioned both black and white when it comes to the spark plug domes which is best? Great video by the way!
Hello, i would like to ask you, what is the part number of the hose from vacuum pump which you had broken :) I have to replace it as well :) Thank you.
Its just bulk vacuum hose bubba..
will having that hose leak case it too idle rough? my bmw seems to be leaking air from there and my car idles kinda bad but only when its cold once it warms up its perfect
Very very good job thank you so much
Great video thanks
fucking amazing, thanks for this video man!!!
Can you help with any info on removing the driver side valve cover. I'm stuck removing the valve cover itself. I've gotten down to actually pulling the cover up but it's stuck. Bmw x5 e70 4.8i.
Did you not consider that some people might be interested in how the vanos solenoids are removed
Excellent video, do I need to change the spark plugs dome? or I can reuse them.
you should while you in there
Very Nice Video!!
How long did this actually take you to do?
Just curios, what model BMW is this?
Hi , like your video! where are you located?
Thanks for your instructions.
I am going to be doing this repair on a 2008 BMW 750 Li N62N in a week and so I have all the parts and gaskets and seals, I have a couple simple questions:
What are the TWO sensors on the front of the timing chain covers called?
Are they the Camshaft sensors?
Do they take the same size O-Ring seals as the camshaft sensors?
Part number for them?
This seems to be the last of everything I need - Thanks,Matt
+Matthew Decker most of your answers you will find here, with proper vin code, i dont think you will get any answere from user. Hes not answering at all. www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FE83-USA---E70-BMW-X5%204.8i&diagId=11_3253
+TheFreeg8407
Thank you very much - that answered my question perfectly!
I replaced both valve cover gaskets... but on the left hand side the bolt slipped on the top hole of the timing cover.. so now i want to replace that so i can bolt that corner down... does doing a timing cover job harm the car in any way or mess with anything?... also I need to to do an external pan gasket job.. and an internal one.. anyone know where i could find out info on this? I searched youtube and Google and found nothing.. Kind Regards
Hi Braden's Mobile Mercedes BMW Repair i've got a question on those valvetronic servomotors - how much do you use to screw them back in place? or should i just do it as hard as possible?
nice, just skip shit. i would like to see how the cover comes out .but it must be magic, one sec its there the next it gone
Lol i wish I had that magic!!!
how did you get the bottom bolts to make contact with the screw
Do you know what are the torque specs for the casket covers of a 2004 BMW 545i ?
Thanks 🙏
hey man oil pressure light just came on 2004 bmw745li what can I do to get it out pls help
hi brother, do you have the part number of the part that you have replaced, I find that my car having same symptom.
I loved this video thank you so much!
Braden, quick ?. When removing and replacing the Servo Motor for a Valve Gasket Replacement, when re-installing, you video seems like you just screw it in.. But mine, I screw in and it stops with about an inch to go before it's flush.. Do you just screw it down at that point?
How did you fix it?
Oh crap. Mine is running crappy and throwing a p0022 - any suggestions?
any idea how many hours this job should take? I'm guessing the parts are less than $100 bucks, and I am being quoted $2500 bucks.
How long did it take for the job total....Thanks
So I took my car to the shop when in with out check engine came out with it they did the same thing you just show me ...know it shows cam sensor .1-2 n crankshaft 1-2 can some body help me out ....05 bmw 745li. ..plz thanks. !!!!!
Do you have all the part # for that ? timeframe : 0.09
I removed all escrows/ bolts on the cover but cover doesn't come out, do i have to hard push the cove to come out ??
+Mjksoft A I had issues with removing it also. I used screw driver to start one corner and by moving it up and down I managed to get it off.
Hi Braden, I am working on my BMW X5 while watching your video. For the 2007 X5 4.8V, I cannot take out the ignition coil at the drive side inside ( no. 8? according to your numbering). It is loose. I am trying to pull out the Left side covering, is it possible. Stalled now. Any one had experience? I cannot give up now, also I dropped a T25 bit inside the Servomotor hole. Need to open the cover. I guess the routine procedure for the Dealers is to Lift out the engine, and do it on the outside. Is it true? I think I should have let BMW dealer do it for 4500 bucks. I am frustrated now.
There is a small metal screw like sticking out, holding a plastic bracket for the heater hoses. Remove the plastic bracket and bend the stupid metal thing sticking out, even if you manage to take the coil out, you can't put it back unless you bend the damn thing! Happened 2 times, it's a nightmare to work on this vehicle!
Thanks raz, I turned it to mechanics finally when I was totally exhausted to just moving the cap. It also turned out I messed more gaskets. So I get back to the mechanic twice did all upper gaskets. 2500 bucks + self hire mechanic 300 and self bought parts tools 200. So it is 3000 job. Dealer ask 4300 there is sense there.
+Haiping Wang
Makes sense to do everything when you are in there. Valve cover gaskets, front timing gaskets, excentric shaft seals, camshaft orings, front actuators orings, spark plugs and tubes. I always recommend that to my customers, because the labor is so extensive, you don't want to go back in there for a leaking oring. Regardless of the complexity, the job should not have been that expensive, maybe it depends where you are. It should take max 12 hrs. Parts are not that much. Why do they charge 4000?
To do this did you need to move or remove the alternator? Had a guy tell me he had to remove it to do this job. He stated there was a difference if my alternator was water cooled or air cooled. Any validity to that?
+Antoine Medley Yes there is a bracket that the alternator mounts to which will prevent you from getting the timing cover off. Unfortunately that alternator bracket extends around the block behind the engine mount bracket. It also has a seal you will need.
+Peter Sorbo wondering y the maker of this video didn't mention that? or did I miss it?
can't see the start up after ?
Can you fix my grand am se 2001
Do you have to disconnect the battery?
Yes. And you should also perform Uninitializing process when doing servo motors. (accoring to TIS)
@@bmwx5e702 how did u reset the valvetronic motors thanks
Hello, I need to help, to removing left timing cover, removing one bolt, back to alternator
Did you figure it out I'm having the same problem
Yeah, me too. Any help?
low oil pressure light comes on
I hate cut scene I like to see how much of a headache it is to take the valve cover off
You did it wrong, nothing is supposed to break, everything is supposed to be removed with care . The only reason you broke the tubes is because the tubes were not supposed to be removed. You are trying to find ways to get more room but this is not the way..
lol okay MR. PERFECT he is not a mechanic calm down these parts break so easy
@@dflex4180 The tubes were not supposed to be removed. Working on these cars takes an extreme amount of pre thought in order to create cost efficient methods of repair. The 650i engine is no joke, if you make an error and break something it could take weeks to get the right parts, you could also get caught up in ECU troubleshooting. If something doesn't need to be touched and you can avoid it?, by all means trust me don't do it. As if you do ? and something breaks or needs to be reset such as the valvetronic motors? , your in for a ride. On that ride all you are going to hear is , "No , we don't have that part" or "Yes we have it", its shipped out in a week you receive it only to find its incompatible, 2 weeks gone and going, or you ask BMW for it and they try to convince you to trade the car in, because they don't have the part. It can be a horrible experience if you do not do it right from the beginning. Some parts attach to other parts like the small sensors, plugs and connectors on the hoses and electrical cords, finding those is not easy.
man-with all the plastic parts on this engine, no wonder they fail after a few years. Don't buy a BMW-lease for 3 years and then get a new one.
Ad Mirer BMW = bankrupt my wealth.
That's the whole reason they make them with plastic parts now, because they want the cars to be disposable enough to be changed every 3 years
Hmm... Break my wallet one way or the other i prefer to work on the car with three money I save not leasing lol
They are shit cars.
They are designed to fail.this is evidence of this with all the plastic they use.
It's designed for the engineer. Quit crying, pick up a book and learn to replace the parts with better ones.
Could you back out a little more next time. I could hardly tell what side of the car you were on most of the time.
So I took my car to the shop when in with out check engine came out with it they did the same thing you just show me ...know it shows cam sensor .1-2 n crankshaft 1-2 can some body help me out ....05 bmw 745li. ..plz thanks. !!!!!