ULTIMATE N55 Valve Cover GASKET DIY Repair

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The BMW N55 valve cover gasket leak is a very common problem that can be difficult to fix, so make sure to watch this video to learn how to EASILY fix it!
We'll go over the simple steps necessary to fix the leak and explain why the difference between a $700 repair and a $30 one. Don't wait - watch this video now and get started on fixing your car!
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00:00 Replace the Valve cover or just the Gaskets?
01:26 Remove Bracing and Covers
02:40 O2 Sensors & Power Cable Disconnection
03:24 Ignition Coil & Wire Harness Removal
04:10 Access to the Rear Bolts
04:37 Fuel Rail Removal
06:46 Valve Cover Removal
07:47 Cleaning the leak
08:24 Placing on the Valve Cover
09:02 Torque Sequence
10:57 Fuel Line Install & Torque
11:45 Valvetronic Acuator Seal Install
12:10 Engine Cover Anchors Install
12:23 Breather Hose Install
12:44 Wire Harness & Ignition Coil Install
14:36 O2 Sensor & Oil Guide Install
15:05 Testing for Leaks
15:58 Install Covers and Bracing Torque

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@Streamlined955 4 ай бұрын

A BMW dealer “fixed” my valve cover leak when it was under warranty and they ONLY replaced the gaskets. Now a couple years later it leaks again and it’s no longer under warranty. I’d say everyone should replace the valve covers or you could be re-doing the job fairly soon.

@vamp28k 8 күн бұрын

Getting this done by local workshop this week and this video helped me understand why it's a $1400 job

@brianmclendon1647 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos man, so detailed and easy to understand. I bought an M235 and the previous owner did not maintain it at all, so it needed a lot of work and I could not have gotten it back in good running order without your videos. Thank you so much for what you do!!!

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you happy to help, but don't give me too much credit. Your hads were the ones that did the fixing and now I hope you get to enjoy your car.

@oleg_go 4 ай бұрын

Great video Fritz, was waiting for this one 😄

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I hope it was worth the wait

@markk2060 Ай бұрын

Awesome job! Great attention to detail. Thanks for posting.

@JordanLagoFilms 4 ай бұрын

Amazing repair breakdown! Thank you. I might actually want to attempt to replace my cover after watching this. I have noticed mine has started to leak slightly at 120k mi.

@jg_media9 4 ай бұрын

Epic video bro super thorough and informative 👌

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Glad you found it helpful. Happy new year!

@charlesberry4958 4 ай бұрын

Great job,. The number 20 bolt on the valve cover, that black plastic trim you left on by the firewall, easily comes off and you have direct access to the bolt.

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! That's good to know. Thanks for sharing! 🤜🤛

@rjohnson009 4 ай бұрын

Hi Fritz - love your videos - super informative. At about 6:10 in this video it appears you have a slightly modified breather hose. I installed a Pure Turbos turbo inlet and would like to know what modification you have done with your breather hose. Thanks again for your great work!

@TheHunterHofman 4 ай бұрын

Extensive and detailed as always Fritz, well done! Too lazy to look it up myself at the moment, but is this process (basically) the same as with the S55? Might give that a try soon too. Looks like fun. Thanks again and look forward to the next one.

@Shogun1982 2 ай бұрын

This is giving me PTSD flashbacks to when I replaced my valve cover+gaskets on my M235i as well. 😄 Just sitting here watching and reliving EVERY STEP in my mind, lol. Great job, sir!!!!👍🏾

@maxwellharlow6849 11 күн бұрын

Great Video. Fritz I’m struggling to find much information on upgrading the clutch on m235i/m135i. For stage 1 around 400bhp do you have to upgrade the clutch on manual variants?

@wisekama 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your nice arranged guide for the valve cover replacement. I have a 2013 X3 F25. How different will that be from this video? and what's the replacement kit from?

@mikehub6664 2 ай бұрын

I'm ocd and would do it your way for a valve cover leak. That being said I've seen great success with rubber gaskets and rubber o-ring seepage using ATP-205 for those who don't have the time or money and need to wait. Pros it doesn't interact with the oil or change its viscosity and does not swell seals, it will at max go back oem size or sightly under and restores the durometer of the rubber. Also a great refresher for all rubber components. Cons it evaporates quick, in my experience get the engine warmed up before adding and circulate it well then let it sit overnight. That is usually enough to get the gaskets to seal again.

@grocerylist 4 ай бұрын

This looks pretty intense. About how long would you estimate it took you? Did you have leaking around the valve cover or was this preventative? I've got a 2016 thats approaching 60k miles. Havent has to do the OFHG yet but I've got the kit waiting. Have you also reolaced the coolant pump on yours?

@corywalker4078 3 ай бұрын

Hey Fritz what was the symptom that made you want to repair the valve covers? I'm assuming oil was coming out?

@FritzRamos Ай бұрын

I was getting oil vapors coming through my air vents. Then I just had to find the leak

@ChristianNg 4 ай бұрын

Which valve cover did you buy? I need to do mine

@EdgarRodriguez-tg4hq 3 ай бұрын

Where did you get the valve cover from ? Links please

@umairshakeel4454 2 ай бұрын

Any tips on getting that breather hose back in. It was a struggle to get it out but even bigger struggle to get it back in. The bottom portion is being a pain

@philmedor13 2 ай бұрын

silicone grease is your best friend

@kaamostruecrime 4 ай бұрын

A mechanic let me know that they found a tiny amount of metal glitter in my oil filter. ('13 N55 335i with 100K miles). They said to just keep an eye on it and it could even be normal. They did an OFHG job and checked the filter. OFHG job was done early last year, but since then the gasket kept leaking and bolts became loose on their own. I finally abandoned that shop and brought it to a new place where they correctly fixed the issue. It was then they noticed the filter glitter. I'll be sending oil to Blackstone. Another shop recently did a BG EPR engine flush treatment. Could this have caused temporary glitter? Or am I heading to rod bearing issues? BG commented that the flush might have broken loose all of the particles that were stuck somewhere attached to grime and sludge from years back and that's what is now in the filter. Oil changes have been done every 5K miles for the past 3 years during my ownership. The car drinks oil pretty fast when using 5W30. Upon switching to 5W40 it has been normal. No codes apart from a rare Vanos code that comes maybe once every 2 months, claiming that adjustment is not possible. Have you had any glitter in filters?

@shadking4924 4 ай бұрын

Just got mine done today valve cover and gasket thanks for the video men I did one little mistake Iwas confused because of Nm,inch pounds , foot pounds , so I over tightened all 26 screws and then realized I loosened it all following the sequence and torqued it to the right amount will that be a problem in the future

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

How tight did you set them?

@shadking4924 4 ай бұрын

@@FritzRamos8.5 foot pounds 🤦‍♂️

@shadking4924 4 ай бұрын

But then I realized after the 20TH bolt and started following the sequence backwards and started loosening them very carefully and torque it to 6.2 foot pounds which equals to 8.5 NM and 6.6 foot pounds for bolt number 20 because it’s 9NM

@shadking4924 4 ай бұрын

I hope nothing happened as there was no oil leak or anything after turning the car on, and do you know why I got a parking sensor malfunctioning after doing this

@shadking4924 4 ай бұрын

@FritzRamos

@supergoat94 4 ай бұрын

I replaced mine a few months ago on my 335 at 112k. Valve cover itself seemed ok, but I went ahead and replaced that too just to be safe.

@Streamlined955 4 ай бұрын

How long did it take?

@radiomaster200 4 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on aluminum ones?

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

Too many mixed reviews for the uncertainty and price point, but if FCP Euro offered it I would have gotten it.

@radiomaster200 4 ай бұрын

@@FritzRamos yeah I’ve seen too many mixed reviews, just sucks how the valve cover is plastic

@tkflex2332 4 ай бұрын

🤯

@hyde_official 4 ай бұрын

why didn't you opt for aluminum cover?

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

I couldn't find one at a reasonable price that had solid reviews.

@adem335i8 4 ай бұрын

Did you buy an OEM or aftermarket valve cover?

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

OE. So basically oem, just without the branding

@adem335i8 4 ай бұрын

@@FritzRamos which brand if i may ask? Any links?

@EdgarRodriguez-tg4hq 3 ай бұрын

Links ? I need one ASAP

@EdgarRodriguez-tg4hq 3 ай бұрын

@FritzRamos

@j.c.ubagox873 4 ай бұрын

Next video valve cover for N20

@FritzRamos 4 ай бұрын

When the time comes

@j.c.ubagox873 4 ай бұрын

@@FritzRamos Have you ever had the code P0171?