Best 335i valve gasket replacement tutorial on KZfaq hands down THANKS!!

Thank you for the great DIY. I watched a few DIYs for this task and yours was one of the most comprehensive. I had significant oil leaks in three places on my 2010 335i xDrive coupe (e92) with 108,000 miles: Oil filter housing to block gasket, oil cooler to oil filter housing gasket, and the valve cover gasket. Between your video and another great video for the oil filter housing gaskets, and parts I ordered online, I was able to tackle all three leaks over a weekend with the helpful guidance and saved hundreds of dollars. There's also a satisfaction that comes with having a better understanding of how things work under the hood. One of the best aspects of KZfaq is the DIY videos on just about any subject imaginable. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge in a straightforward, easy to follow video. Your time and help is much appreciated.

Just a brief recommendation for all of you, If you own any BMW with N54, These valve covers are known to crack right below where the oil cap sits, even if you replace the gasket it will leak oil from there and if it gets bad enough it will set the check engine light due to unmetered air. Nice DIY though, great video!

Great Video! Additional tip: Don't make the mistake of closing your trunk after you disconnect your battery.

I recommend having this video and the ECS Tuning PDF guide, which lists the torque specs, for doing the job. The hardest parts were removing the blow-by vent hose with the four clips as it's tricky to get four screwdrivers/picks on at the same time. The other hardest part is removing the E10 bolts in the back and back left of the engine where there is little to no room to see especially with wires in the way. Everything else just takes time.

This DIY has very thorough explanations and step-by-step guidance. It's well organized, has good clear videos, and this young guy has done us BMW-DIYers a huge service. Some cars are harder to work on than others. I've had more challenges with my F-150 than the BMW. Every rise has its thorn.

Awesome DIY! Heads up though! When removing the screws for the valve cover itself you DO NOT need to remove the screws or washers. Just unscrew them all the way and the valve cover will come off. Just saving you some extra time and saving your thumbs and fingers from being sore

Following this on my 135i and now putting stuff back together. Great DIY and camera work. Thanks so much. Some tips: I used a 45 degree pick to unhook the injector plugs that were hard to get in the back. It also took me awhile to realize you can use a really long extension along with a swivel or u-joint to torque down that upper left E10 bolt. Make sure that gasket doesn't come off when you're mounting the valve cover. I used my hands to feel underneath and press it in all the way. Torque those bolts to 75 INCH/lbs using a 1/4" torque wrench. Finally, bungie cords are a must if you're doing this alone.

You are the man! Great video, well recorded and edited, concise and to the point, and a gold mine of information. I knocked this whole job out this afternoon. I was stumped when it came time to disconnect the vacuum lines, but after watching your video it was smooth sailing to the end of the job. Thanks for doing this!!!

I've used this excellent video twice on my girlfriend's 335i. Once for the gasket only, and 3 years later for the valve cover (side note... fix your girlfriend's car and she'll stick with you). The first time I did it, I tried to avoid moving all the big cables from the box on front of the window on the passenger side. It was not a good short cut. Much easier overall to do as the video shows and move the cables up out of the way. Also, one suggestion for those canisters at 11:55 in the video. The canister closest to the engine can be removed from the metal bracket with an easy to get to bolt at the top. It's visible in the video. Once that canister is removed, both vacuum lines are really easy to remove without the hassle of removing the metal bracket. I read on some forums of people cracking their brand new cover by torquing down the first bolt. Ouch! First pass should just take up slack on the bolts. Second pass should completes the gasket slightly. Third pass (and optional fourth pass) to completes gasket mostly compressed. Final pass to torque to 7.4 ft-lbs... not a lot of force. Saved her $1000 in labor and cheaper parts doing this and spark plugs and coils. Purrs like a kitten (the car people... the car).

Sincerely your "How To" videos are one of the very best on you tube if not the very best! You are clear you take the time to cover everything and you show everything and any pitfalls that might occur. THANK YOU!! Seriously you are a treasure to those of us that are trying to enjoy these special cars (after warranty lol) for ourselves without the big bucks that would be needed if we weren't doing the work our selves! I have my new valve cover ready to go on and I will be following this video step by step! YOU ROCK!

Just want to say, this is one of the best videos I have seen for DIY repairs on a BMW. Very thorough! Kudos to you! Thank You!

subbed. that's the kind of detail a lot of these other DIY youtube channels is missing. very informative and comprehensive

Lol bro i really needed this video last saturday i had to change my valve cover gasket all by pictures 😂😂😂 keep up the hard work bro 👍

Absolutely, beautifully done, sir ... thanks for the precision in procedure, pitfalls, and communication

I send a lot of customers who want to DIY to your site, its one of the best and you fast forward the repetitive bits, keep it up

FYI The hose he suggested to replace is called Blow-by Vent Hose

Thanks man! This video was so well put together and clear. Just finished this job on a 335is no sweat! I really appreciate you taking the time to make this

Thank you for such a detailed DIY. I did this yesterday and it was spot on. Total job with new plugs, coils, RB PCV, and DCI install only took about 3.5 hours. I was alone so I highly suggest using bungee cords to hold wiring back which was a big help. I agree with the tips of using a swivel to get the back E10's in. I also used a drill with the E10 socket attached to loosen the bolts which saved a ton of time. Well done and thanks again.

Thanks for posting this video. I was able to perform this install with no problems based on your content.

Thanks for the video! By far the best I've seen here. Overall, it went smoother than I thought it would. Just ran into a snag when I couldn't find a deep enough 10 mil on those studs.

--This is a great video. I followed it step-by-step about 3 years ago. Went almost flawlessly. What the OP doesn't acknowledge is that the valve-cover bolts are aluminum one-time use stretch screws that you have to replace if you're going to do this job. Mine began to leak 3 years later, and the bolts were loose. When I tried to torque them down, I broke one. Now, I decided to just replace the whole OEM valve cover and upgrade the pcv. I did it the first time on a budget and it lasted about three years (I could get a bit more out of it). The video is awesome. My recommendation to anyone watching this is to just get a new OEM BMW valve cover. ECS has them, which is where I got mine, and I'm sure others, but I've already put too much money in this car to go with bullshit anymore. If you want to keep your car, don't just replace the gasket. At least, replace the bolts as well. It will save you headaches later.

Great video! The best on youtube.Now I feel like I can do it myself.Your video was very specific.Thanks man you saved me about $1000 in dealer money.

Thank you so much for sharing. I followed the info and replaced my gasket today, it was painful, lol but knowing what to do saved me time and sore fingers. I have an 08 335i convertible pretty much the same but if you’re doing yours on this kind of car there are plastic tabs to pull off on the fuel pump harnesses before you get to the main clips, just use a flat head screwdriver. When you remove the fuel rail be sure to have a cloth to catch the gas, a good amount came out of each one when I unscrewed them almost going into the engine. It was enough to soak a tee shirt. Also at the back of the valve cover there are four screws across not two, everything else was dead on. Great video, Hope this helps others. Don’t pay BMW with patience and time you can do this in a few hours, faster with some help. Good luck. 👍

Appreciate the detailed video here man. Great work. Just did mine. Used this video as my reference throughout the entire process. Keep up good vids

Fantastic DIY! I'm pretty much a novice when it comes to these types of repairs and this guided me through perfectly.

Awesome! Successfully completed with these instructions, also did my oil filter gasket since it was literally right there taunting me

Dude - you are THE MAN! THANK YOU for the detailed, well-lit, concise DIY!!!!

Dude the editing of this video is on point you 100% killed it

Dude, this is an amazing run down. I'm bringing my 335 to the shop for a valve cover gasket leak on Tuesday. If I had the area to do it myself, this is by far the best explanation. Well done sir.

This is a really great tutorial video. Great instructions, and great video footage too. Thanks!

My local BMW dealer quoted me $1,900.00 for a new gasket. I plan to do this myself. Thanks man!!!

After seeing this, I'm loving my M43 even more lol only took me 20 minutes from start to finish changing the valve cover gasket.

Alright, you did it in about 1 hour? I did it in 5 hours. Saved me $1200-1500. LOL thanks for the great video.

Now I feel more confident to do it myself thank you 🙏 !!!!

I just changed my 2008 535xi VCG and Man i don't how much i am thankful for your hard work with detailes.... i crucked the Vaccume tube while inserting back the cover..eghh i should've listened to you and remove 1st from both side(not easy!😓)...

I just wanted to say thanks! this is one of the BEST DIY's on this subject (valve cover gasket replacement). There were a couple times you saved my bacon. Those clips on the Fuel Rail - I've read post after post about how they break from others on the forums. I actually watched your vid a couple times the night before doing this work on my car...I broke one of those tabs and then re-watched your vid in the middle of the job...damn - saved me from breaking any more. Also your tips about that pvc pipe running behind the valve cover with the 4 different holders or clips or whatever they are -- again - you saved me from breaking that...I've read numerous times about others breaking these things...thanks to you - I DID NOT. Thank you!

Amazing video, followed it step by step and it went perfectly. Thank you

Ordered a valve cover gasket for my 335i 2 minutes ago, perfect timing lol

Best at giving every detail I truly appreciate it

Awesome video man, thanks. Literally the only one I’ve seen with someone not using a steel screwdriver to pry the cover off the aluminum mating surface.

This video right here is the reason why I subscribed.

I watched a number of videos of the same job previously👍. None of them were so detailed as yours I am tearing down my e93 after engine seizure while driving to work. You're my superman👌. Thanx bro for great DIY video👏. I'm subscribing to your channel and I'll follow your channel for future guidance ✊

Wow that's a pain in the ass for a simple gasket. So many bolts. Great video!

Great video mate, I just changed the gasket today and your guide was most helpful.

Crazy amount of work. I'm thinking some stop leak. lol Your description on how to's is impeccable.

thank you so much..!! Great step by step and nice camera works. thanks again.!!

Very informative video, great job. Ill try it this coming weekend

Never been afraid of a high degrees of difficulty but jeez. Thank the Lord for extended warranties! Had my oil pan gasket replaced by the dealer...$1100...covered. Whew!

followed this to do my 2008 535xi. a lil dif but it worked and saved me hundreds. thanks

4hrs, 300$ and 5 failed sucicide attempts later.. I’m almost done thank you for posting this video helped a lot.. moral of the story don’t buy a bmw

I watched and did everything in the video. Now i feel like i have a new car again! It is alot harder then it looks tho. But saved me alot

This took me the whole day, first time working on a car at all. Back is done😂

Thanks man! Will have to do this today or tomorrow! Nice DIY!

Dude you are the man. What an amazing video .. really well done.

Great video. I have the valve cover loose, but there doesn't seem to be enough room, in the back to pull it out. The back of the cover needs to go up and over, but the piece that goes over the heater vents is keeping it from coming out.

great video! just under 100k and needing to replace mine (going full cover with mileage and it being 10yrs from factory). this is a great help!

Good video.. I was a little worried when it started off telling me I needed $1000+ in tools. Lol

Love your videos! Keep up the work

Great diy! 👍🏻

Excellent video, great work bro, way too much work for my level of patience though, the local garage is gonna make some money off of me next week!

Thanks for the tutorial, job went easy thanks to your video!

Excellent guide, thank you. Quick question, do you need to depressurise the fuel system before removing the fuel rail hoses and the fuel rail? if so how? My car is a N53 but looks identical minus the turbos. Cheers

Step one: disassemble the entire engine bay Step two: keep tabs of everything you broke Step three:.....

Thanks man this the best video I have ever seen.

An incredibly well done DIY

Great Job! Great Video Tutorial! Keep it up!

Thanks. Please can you do a diy for the N54 oil pan gasket. Do you recommend changing the water pump at the same time? Any other items you recommend to be done when doing the oil pan?

Great video i will be using it next week to do my n54..my question is my valve cover seems to be leaking at the back which aint dripping on the exhaust as your was, so where on valve cover was your leak to drip on exhaust on the side? Thanks

Thanks Man, great job and much appreciated!

Great advice and guidance. Thank you.

Great job!! Even though its little different then my 535i but instill could follow

Im currently doing this DIY, any tips on getting the the bolt on the very back left corner? Seams unreachable and i don't wanna ruin it and be stuck in there for good

it was a very helpful video thank u sir and keep it up in your good work

Nice DIY. Thank you!

I noticed you just threw the metal coil/spark plug sleeves in there. I am trying to push it past the tabs so they seat in there or does pushing the coils down seat them automatically???

Thx for ur showing ur DIY. So nice.

Hi... I have a question... I have replaced the valve gasket... I started my engine for a 10 minuts and I see oil over the little carter over the exhaust manifold... it’s possible that the carter collected oil inside and it’s puttung oil outside? Because I don’t see oil coming out from the valve cover...

Great tutorial! Thank you!

Hey chief, at around 12:30 you show the vacuum lines. I was wondering if those are the only 2 vacuum lines (the ones under the canisters) in the vehicle or if there are more? I ask because I want to consider purchasing a new and possible wider set of lines since it seems those 2 are the only vacuum lines. Thank you

Used your vid today. Nice job.

Thanks a lot, very helpful video!

do you know the torque spec on that e18 and e14 for the bars and e10 under the cover? or does it matter?

Great tutorial brother! Thanks for sharing

nice and very well do..Very informative...Thank you.

Watched this video and I don't wanna buy bmw e92 335i anymore... :D

Love your vid man !!!! Thank you

Really Fantastic diy!

here's one to consider and gaining a lot of interest transplanting n54 twin turbo into e46. what do you think? could be a good project.

Awesome video man!

Hello friend, I have a question, there is the harness wire along the fuel rail 2 short and 1 long, can you tell me the long harness where it connected to? Thank you.

really great video. Thank You!!!

Well done my kind of mechanic right to the point

Awesome video. But I broke the socket when removing connectors at 8:37. Should i try to replace the the sockets or should I just use some electrical tape? Can you please point me to the part for that?

Is it possible for valve cover to leak with out dripping on the exhaust?

I'm trying to remove the studs from exact same car (right before i uncover the gasket). I'm having a hard time finding the correct socket. Any ideas of what type of socket i can use to remove them? I've tried with various 10mm E sockets but no luck.

Great video!! Thanks so much

Great video, i have watched it several times! Do you recommend replacing the actual valve cover also… Or just the gasket itself. My car only has 74K miles. Thanks!

What kind of deep socket did you use for the three studs on the valve cover I can’t find one deep enough

Merci pour ce tutoriel qui m'a aidé pour faire la mienne sans problèmes 👌👌👍👍