N52 Valve Cover Gasket (In Under 6 Minutes!)

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N52 Valve Cover Gasket (In Under 6 Minutes!)

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Күн бұрын

In today's video, we're changing the valve cover gasket and associated seals on this E91 328i! The procedure will be the same for all N52-powered cars, such as the 528i and 128i (also x-drive models). Below are some of the parts you'll need for this job, comment down below with any questions or tips on how you completed this yourself!
Parts:
N52 Valve Cover Gasket Set - 11127582245
Valvetronic Motor Seal - 11127552280
Eccentric Shaft Sensor Seal - 11127559699
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@BMW-tr3nf 24 күн бұрын

The N52 has been recalled from BMW for Vanos bolt replacement. I now understanding the amount of work that needs to be done just to get to those bolts. Thanks for your proffesional video. Well done 👍

@user-zz2xo3me6r 5 ай бұрын

I've done the job before. But this is a great refresher and I got a couple of good tips. Love strapping the wires up! Great video, well done!

@jordanbaldock1534 6 ай бұрын

Going to smash this job tomorrow after watching this a few times!

@diffedirl 7 ай бұрын

I'm doing this on an N52B30 at the moment and I just can't seem to pop the clip for the PCV off. You make it look so easy!

@diffedirl 7 ай бұрын

Okay I got it off, turns out you can just squeeze the raised pieces and the clip and it'll slip off. No need to pry it with a screwdriver like I did

@Whereswheezy Ай бұрын

@@diffedirlyou’re the only person to post a problem and actually respond with a good tip😂 jjst saved my ass

@Andren3000 Жыл бұрын

I have to do this soon and I’m terrified, welcome back and miss your content

@zaurkomachkov520 Жыл бұрын

Don't be. It was the first DIY repair I did on my car when I got it. Just take your time, and be gentle with the plastic bits

@TheBimmerBarn Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@sw2599 Жыл бұрын

How did it go sir?

@Andren3000 Жыл бұрын

@@sw2599 havent done it sir. A single tear weeps from my engine each passing day

@greenpeach100 6 ай бұрын

@@Andren3000 well, have you done it yet? Lol

@loosendz 10 күн бұрын

Actually pretty simple once you remove all the wiring harnesses. Hence where the labor costs hits you at the shops!!

@Beket_ca 2 ай бұрын

The best video: short, sweet and very detailed. 5*

@junkfood301 4 ай бұрын

This guys editing is hilarious

@340Jeff 16 күн бұрын

Job well done

@saucyzane4205 7 күн бұрын

need to do this

@Nico_335i_DCT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Chris. The engine is in great condition too, nice color. Have a great week. Dutch regards Nico.

@TheBimmerBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nico!

@Critticalation 10 ай бұрын

Doesn’t look to bad honestly looks like it will be easier on my x5 since it has more space Thank you 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@christopherchan1729 5 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for providing socket sizes and torque specs!

@iTCXtreme 7 ай бұрын

It's more like half a day job 😂😂😂

@Max_G43 7 ай бұрын

3 hours tops

@yungbanginman6008 6 ай бұрын

😂 gotta know that with these shits. Not looking forward too much

@thedoor1730 4 ай бұрын

Under 6mins stands for the lenght of the video obviously... I'd rather have a quick video like this one with everything covered, including bolts sizes, that only last this long instead of a 20mins one that won't provide you with more info anyway. This video is really well made, good job !

@sky8300 2 ай бұрын

I done mine today and it took me almost 6 hours…

@scorps-hl8ue 8 ай бұрын

I'm in the process of doing mine soon as well and just watching you pulling everything off ohh my goodness it's not very tempting haha! Plus when doing anything to this European cars u gotta have the right tools...I've got to do all my seals n gasket on my n52

@bacKw0odz Жыл бұрын

you and Sreten make the best bimmer vids

@TheBimmerBarn Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much that's a big compliment 🙏

@ChrisLoVeTaiwan 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video and I'm blessed Z4 has huge engine bay to work on DIY

@YTuberosity 5 ай бұрын

Aint that the truth. Same with water pump and thermostat underneath - plenty of room.

@ChrisLoVeTaiwan 5 ай бұрын

@@YTuberositydefinitely a keeper and a project car in any sense.

@mattekudasai8249 Ай бұрын

The amount of other shit that went wrong during this repair, first and only time i was on the verge of tears cus of a car lmaoo

@luckyngwenha 20 күн бұрын

Wont the vvt give me problems after this process?

@ChromeN9ne 9 күн бұрын

Looks like the valvetronic motor was not put into the servicing mode, but it is a nice edit

@joemiller4849 4 күн бұрын

You can just manually back it off with a Allen. Then when you go to turn the car back on turn key to accessorie then back off a couple times to reset the servo

@drag0nblanc207 3 ай бұрын

Great video ! Thank you mate

@JoiceVaderd 6 ай бұрын

I'm about to do this job. I'm surprised at how easy this is, compared to the N55

@zaurkomachkov520 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back, Chris!!!

@AbhinavSharma0160 2 ай бұрын

What was the spray around the time you were checking for leaks? What’s that about?

@DA_BEAMERRRR 8 ай бұрын

I might have to try disconnecting the harness ,but even then there's a hard oil linne that goes across the valve cover into the oil pump. Which prevents me from taking it out

@vidsexpert234 Жыл бұрын

You released this right after I just did one last month 😔

@HonzaVinCZ 5 ай бұрын

I'm about to get myself E91 with N52, should I also invest into aluminum valve cover when I get into this?

@lucasc2063 4 ай бұрын

Did this now the engine won't start only cranks. Rhd model. Checked over every plug. Im stumped.

@crazy4gta1 2 ай бұрын

Did you reconnect the grounds?

@Pfalzgarage Жыл бұрын

Cheesus Crust, I've never seen it be done on N52 or newer, what a nightmare. I know why I stopped at M52/M54. Good work though.

@cooly350 Жыл бұрын

Great job Thank you

@Top_g80comp 8 ай бұрын

Great video 🤘💯

@territ0ryX 7 ай бұрын

nice video. but what was that last peice you took out before putting the cover back on?

@TheBimmerBarn 7 ай бұрын

That's a bracket for the a/c line at the back of the engine bay, if you take it off it gives you a lot more room to get the valve cover on/off!

@territ0ryX 6 ай бұрын

@@TheBimmerBarn ok but what happens to the ac line doesn’t it need the bracket to stay in place or no?

@6699faisal 11 ай бұрын

Could this by any chance cause to throw an exhaust camshaft sensor error?

@bonperal Жыл бұрын

Where you been man? Great video.

@TheBimmerBarn Жыл бұрын

Been working on my personal channel, building out some businesses things. Can't wait to share with everyone!

@tehMiqui 10 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for the vid, it's super clear. Do you know if the parts are the same for my e61 523i?

@kounga999 Жыл бұрын

Does the eccentric motor self-calibrate on startup? I have to do this job along with the eccentric motor sensor.

@TheBimmerBarn Жыл бұрын

Yes that's correct! Just turn the key to position 2, and you'll hear it adjust before (takes 3-5sec) before you start the motor 👍

@samaid16 4 ай бұрын

@@TheBimmerBarna lot of people say you have to “back out” the eccentric motor prior to taking it off. I didn’t see you do that, but it self adjusted at the end. Is backing it out necessary?

@bmw328iowner8 Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@ron8566 11 ай бұрын

Nice work. How long would this be in real time? I suspect around 3 hours?

@johnj1763 7 ай бұрын

10 hours

@punniemi 6 ай бұрын

Good video. Just a question: which product did U use for cleaning cylinder head at minute 4.05. Thanks.

@nairbsggirb1718 6 ай бұрын

Looked like the can said brake cleaner?

@lxrma 7 ай бұрын

Do I need to buy a new Valvetronic motor seal and eccentric shaft seal? Or will the valve cover gasket do?

@TheBimmerBarn 7 ай бұрын

just the valve cover gasket will usually do, but I'd recommend atleast doing the valvetronic motor seal so you don't get oil in your sparkplug tubes

@HHHMUleader 11 ай бұрын

When checking for leaks (at the end), how will applying lubricant help...? Did mine 1.5 months ago, started leaking again, but not as bad yet. Days later also got an "air mass mix" error code. Car drops revs when idling and/ or standing still in Park. Checked everything, it looks fine, sensor fine. CAN a leak at the tappet cover caise this air sanction issue? Thanks

@willpeters320 8 ай бұрын

Check the EGR hose on the back of the valve cover. These turn brittle due to heat sink, when you removed it from the valve cover it may have fractured. It is wrapped in closed cell foam so its hard to visually see if it is broken but a gentle squeeze along the hose should give you an idea if it's still in one piece.

@HHHMUleader 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Will have a look. I actually replaced the entire tappet cover about 7 weeks ago. No leaking evident, until 2 weeks ago when I had to hard brake and make a sharp left turn...seconds later white smoke appeared from the bonnet. Parked and it's like oil spewed out at the side again...meaning there is a opening, even though no visible oil yet. But that hard brake and sharp turn did something.

@sidewayzmike 3 ай бұрын

@4:40 where are your spark plug tubes?

@kingly71 3 ай бұрын

amazing that i'm seeing this just after you posted it... those heat shields can go in from the top with the valve cover installed

@sidewayzmike 3 ай бұрын

@@kingly71 ha! Ok, thanks for clearing that up

@LosoTheOso509 9 ай бұрын

Why did it smoke at the end

@crazy4gta1 2 ай бұрын

Whenever you do valve cover gasket jobs, you tend to get oil and other crap on the exhaust. Once you start it up, it quickly burns whatever fell onto the exhaust

@mikeruck2888 8 ай бұрын

I hate tedious jobs 😢😂

@gonzalo4307 9 ай бұрын

A lot of stuff to remove compared to my e36 haha

@gavinsixnine 7 ай бұрын

Everythings easy until you go to remove it and its stuck on everything. Mine is stuck back left whete the ac line is. Done this one 5 different e90s now. Never can pull sttaight off lol always something