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Gasket set cover. Correct part? Help!

Post by Roddie95 » Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:06 am

Hi all


Recently my Z4 started smoking quite similar to this guy here;

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From what I have read online, I have to change my head gasket cover as its a common thing for this engine. I have a 2.2i SE E85. I am trying to find the correct part to order but can't find it for the life of me.. . :?

Could someone please tell me if this is the correct part?
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/elring/7625587

or
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/elring/986329?gshp=1


Thank you very much.

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Post by patriot66 » Tue Sep 27, 2022 1:14 pm

The first one looks correct but get the proper BMW part number from www.realoem.com to make sure. You also need a dab of silicone rtv in the corners of the 'half moons'.
Your current gasket will probably have turned to fossilised plastic and will probably break up as you try to remove it. Use a plastic scraper in one hand and a Henry vacuum or similar in t'other to catch the debris :thumbsup:
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Post by Roddie95 » Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:09 am

patriot66 wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 1:14 pm The first one looks correct but get the proper BMW part number from www.realoem.com to make sure. You also need a dab of silicone rtv in the corners of the 'half moons'.
Your current gasket will probably have turned to fossilised plastic and will probably break up as you try to remove it. Use a plastic scraper in one hand and a Henry vacuum or similar in t'other to catch the debris :thumbsup:
Thank you very much for the info ! very helpful and managed to find the correct part number.

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Post by colb » Sat Oct 01, 2022 12:32 am

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=11_2172
When replacing the main and plug well gaskets also change the 15 rubber seals part number 7 in the diagram that hold the cover onto the head, these go hard with age and heat cycles and don't provide enough compression if you use the old ones. Some suppliers do include these in the replacement gasket kits other don't. BMW supply them, for decent money.
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Post by patriot66 » Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:15 am

colb wrote: Sat Oct 01, 2022 12:32 am https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=11_2172
When replacing the main and plug well gaskets also change the 15 rubber seals part number 7 in the diagram that hold the cover onto the head, these go hard with age and heat cycles and don't provide enough compression if you use the old ones. Some suppliers do include these in the replacement gasket kits other don't. BMW supply them, for decent money.
They're included in the first Elring gasket set in the OP, same as I fitted last year :thumbsup:
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/elring/7625587
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