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valve cover gasket replacement

  • 10-08-2012 12:19am
    #1
    johnner09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭


    hi guys, i`m looking to change my valve gasket on my bmw 316i (2003). It`s not leaking bad but all the same there`s a leak that i noticed when i was checking oil and fluid levels today. i googled it and found a DIY on youtube and it looks straight forward enough, so is it a DIY job for a competent enough
    person with decent enough tools?? any advice welcome, thanks.


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  • #2
    firefly08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 856 ✭✭✭firefly08


    Definitely something you can do DIY I'd say...have a look at this, I think that's an older platform but should shed some light on it.

    You will want to make sure you clean the gasket surfaces carefully - don't scratch anything but get them very clean, and try not to let bits of the old gasket fall inside.

    There are a few model-specific things you should read up on before you do it:

    Don't go nuts with gasket sealant, it's a common mistake - there may be certain areas to use it like at the corners, but this is something the workshop manual should tell you. The gasket does the sealing for the most part.

    Use a torque wrench when bolting it back on, if possible - you'll have to look up the torque specs for that model.

    Loosen/tighten bolts gradually so as not to let the cover warp. There may be a specific pattern recommended for your car, if not then just do it fairly gradually and you'll be ok.

    An inspection mirror is a really handy tool for making sure you have it lined up correctly at the back as you tighten down the cover!


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