Valve cover gasket replacement

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Debell192

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If you have a leaking rocker/valve cover gasket then video will show you how to replace one yourself and save some money.

https://youtu.be/msCwhDL5iys
 
Thats a lot easier than the later engines. Thats a ballache, with cables, injector rails , eccentric motors. Even the gasket doesnt fit as well. If you do the later gasket, then my mate advises a little glue in places and let it set to stop the gasket moving when refitting . Guess what I am having to do in the next few weeks, yes taking it all off again. :cry:
 
One of the sloppier VCG replacement videos I've seen tbh.
Could have taken time to give things a proper cleanup while the cover was off.
Used WAY too much RTV and applied on the wrong surface - should have applied a smear on the corners and half-moons on the head surface and not the gasket.
Didn't pattern torque the bolts down properly.
What the jiggery pokery was all that horsehair type stuff around the vanos?? Looks like someone had a haircut in there!!
And I'd also be quite concerned about the small amount of mayo that had collected on the inside of the valve cover too.

5/10. Must try harder.
:lol:
 
enuff_zed said:
Two posts. Two videos we all need to like! Hmmm. :roll:
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The videos are for the benefit of the Z4 community. If you like them I’m only asking that you let me know by hitting the thumbs up button. The more people that enjoy them, the better as it motivates me to post more videos that may help people. :thumbsup:
 
Well this is a mare of a job on my 3.0si…. The Ridex gasket is no way going to stay in the cover groove…
Wonder if a BMW one is better?
Need to find some sealant of adhesive to pre glue it in place…. Now need the servo motor gasket..
That’s after fighting with all the harness and clips…
Needing 1/4 drive Torx as 3/8 is too big… thank you BMW.
Certainly a learning curve.
 
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