BMW E90 E92 N52 How To Replace Valvetronic Motor Gasket Z4 525i 528i 328i 330i OIL LEAK

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  • čas přidán 14. 09. 2018
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    Detailed video on how to replace the valvetronic motor gasket. I noticed a bunch oil, underneath and around the motor so it was time to get it done. These oil leaks can drop down to where the valve cover gasket is, and make it seem like you have a valve cover gasket leak.
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    E90 E91 E92 E93 N52 How To Replace Valvetronic Motor Gasket 325i 328i 330i Z4 525i 530i
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    2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 BMW E90 E92 E91 E93 How to remove and replace valvetronic motor 316i 318i 320i 325i 328i 325i 328i 330i 316d 318d 320d 325d 330d
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  • @TOMAHAWK813
    @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +56

    I just want everyone to remember, before starting your car MAKE SURE YOU CALIBRATE THE MOTOR. Turn the car on without putting your foot on the brakes and let it do it’s thing for about 30 sec. Turn your car off and I would honestly do it a second time just to be safe. Then you should be good to go. Now you can start her up. Make sure to subscribe if this video helped you out!👍🏼👍🏼💥💥

    • @shelbeycoulter5648
      @shelbeycoulter5648 Před 5 lety +4

      I didnt do this after doing a valve cover gasket and when the car started, it was really rough idle and eventually died. Having hard time starting now. Assuming its related to his Valvetronic Motor? Could it be misaligned? and when you say turn on the car, you mean like KOEO? or actually start the car. Can i just pull it out and in an try these steps?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +4

      Yeah I would maybe pull it out and try recalibrating it!

    • @shelbeycoulter5648
      @shelbeycoulter5648 Před 5 lety +2

      TOMAHAWK813 ya cause now I can even get it to start. Calibrated it an nada. I’ll pull it out and retry it

    • @trey9810
      @trey9810 Před 5 lety +3

      @@shelbeycoulter5648 did this work

    • @shelbeycoulter5648
      @shelbeycoulter5648 Před 5 lety +3

      trey jackson no I just tried it and it didn’t work. Idk what to do now. Cranking over but not starting. Do I gotta clear some check engine codes?

  • @crazyharis
    @crazyharis Před 4 lety +4

    I found lots off clips about the velvotronic seal relace and putting it in and what to do to make it calibrate... you did the best job explaining it from a tot z ... thanks bro !!! Olso thanks to the responders below who ask questions and get a response of you!! Good job thank you all greats from belgium 😉

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      crazyharis Thank you so much! Yeah I try to respond to everyone and make detailed videos! I have a lot more you can check out :)

  • @omrtnz5100
    @omrtnz5100 Před 4 lety +23

    Good job man. I really appreciate you guys out there that take the time to make these tutorials for us. Without you most of us couldn't afford to own the wonderful machines. Thank you, wishing prosperity and success.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety +1

      O Mrtnz no problem! These are not expensive to own as long as you can use a wrench!

    • @mohammadhayatca3244
      @mohammadhayatca3244 Před rokem

      @@TOMAHAWK813 thank u these tutorials are really helpful. Today just changed a leaking gasket. Well worth it.

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  • @austinskumautz4628
    @austinskumautz4628 Před 5 lety +1

    Did this last week and it helped a lot!!!!

  • @ikeavaughan
    @ikeavaughan Před 5 lety +15

    Finally someone who knows what they are doing...other vids fail to mention taking tension off the spring...cheers brother

    • @ikeavaughan
      @ikeavaughan Před 5 lety +1

      @@TOMAHAWK813 brother quick question when i put the valtronic back in... i turn the allen key til it pulls itself in flush then bolt er back up?

    • @ikeavaughan
      @ikeavaughan Před 5 lety

      @@TOMAHAWK813 MA MAAAAN!

    • @OHCUTSS
      @OHCUTSS Před 5 lety +4

      I forgot to do the tension in the beginning so it popped out, but when I reinstalled it I did the Allen key thing and now I just get an exclamation mark...I hear the valvetronic clicking when I open the switch so then I start engine and Its shaky now....what should I do? Remove it again?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +2

      I would just reinstall it. Before you start the car press the start button without putting your foot on the brake so it’ll calibrate the motor

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +2

      And yes turn the Allen key till it pulls itself flush👍🏼

  • @canaldomancha9033
    @canaldomancha9033 Před 3 lety

    Good job!!! It helped me a lot, my engine has the same leak, I will solve it thanks to your video! Thanks!

  • @mohammadhayatca3244
    @mohammadhayatca3244 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for uploading the tutorial. I just replaced the Valvetronic motor gasket on Sunday. Every step is explained and east to follow.
    My original gasket was leaking with 230k. Kms , so it was on the list to do. Bought a OEM gasket by elring Germany for $27 and learned something too.
    It is worth it.
    My bmw is 2008. 528xi N52. Thank you
    The VCG is still good. No leaks . Thanks again

  • @pgm5693
    @pgm5693 Před 5 lety +2

    Hi..Finally got it started.I had tapped the vc a bit when I did the gasket..I guess I damaged something..I went ahead and got a new vc...Damn thing started right up.Thanks alot for you advise.Cheers,PGM

  • @stevenllewellyn8906
    @stevenllewellyn8906 Před 5 lety +3

    Lmao, all good. Nice video. I just did the starter & valve cover on my wife’s n52 06 325i. The aluminum valve cover. I went through 7 eccentric seals trying to get them in. What a nightmare wrenching on this car is

    • @Random.Adventures.
      @Random.Adventures. Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for the reply so far so good I'll see tomorrow if there is any further issues but I think I am good. Also a short cut if needed. When I did it the second time I was able to do it without removing the cabin filter, the brace under the cabin filter and leaving the ground wire. I was able to squeeze by and just focus on the valvetronic motor but still great video. If you even have any bids of how to read inpa that would be great

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      Idk what happened to my comments

  • @boostedeuroguy
    @boostedeuroguy Před 5 lety +1

    Great DIY

  • @thomasmcnabb4202
    @thomasmcnabb4202 Před 3 lety +5

    I bought a 07 328i with 130,000 miles with oil around the oil cap didn't think much of it. Bout three thousand miles down the road I started noticing smoke from the passenger side. So I started looking into it the oil cap gasket and the actuator seal were both leaking all over the side and filling up on the empty holes around the engine. When I made a hard left the oil would splash off and hit the hot exhaust pipe. Iam just glad I dont have to replace a headgasket yet.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety

      Yeah that’s pretty common. Even if you had to do the valve cover gasket, it’s not a hard job.

    • @thomasmcnabb4202
      @thomasmcnabb4202 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TOMAHAWK813 this is my 1st bmw I didn't know to much bout them at first but now I've replaced water pump,thermostat,seals,head gasket,both soiloids before anything went out.
      Best tip on e90s is wrap the exhaust pipes underneath motor with heat wraps

    • @mohammadhayatca3244
      @mohammadhayatca3244 Před rokem

      @@thomasmcnabb4202 😉

  • @ftcballa
    @ftcballa Před rokem

    Which way do we turn the Allen for installation? actuator makes like two tick noises like it’s activated when I turn on and off. afraid to fully run it is that normal?

  • @MTLJack
    @MTLJack Před 3 lety +7

    I don't understand, FCP euro says to turn clockwise till tension when removing the valvetronic motor and after installing it, turn counter-clockwise and you say the other way around in the video?

  • @guettotv208
    @guettotv208 Před rokem

    When you put this part i need to turn pn after finish that work? Or a need to going to somewhere for program the computee?????? Pls help.

  • @z4funkdreamer986
    @z4funkdreamer986 Před rokem

    Hello
    Did you use relearn method With ignition or bmw tool
    What do think about some guys who turn allen key counterclockwise immediately while removing gently bolts
    Apparently it works too.
    but probably this method allows to use ignition method when your method need relearn with bmw tool

  • @Esqj
    @Esqj Před 2 měsíci

    There is no E8 torx bolt on the bottom bracket on my 2006 330xi. It looks like a pin instead and I am stuck! The bracket itself has two security torx that are inaccessible!

  • @TRACY51167
    @TRACY51167 Před 4 lety +3

    Whats the torq spec on that middle bolt you used an allen wrench on to loosen? Ive replaced my VCG and my Eccentric Shaft Sensor and Seal along with the Valvetronic Gasket, I have a rough idle on start up even after doing the "key 2nd position 10 gas pedal pump" process. The only thing I can think of is the Valvetronic center bolt was loosen to much and torqed to much or little. Got any info on that?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety +1

      Tracy A I just turned it until it was flush with the valve cover. I don’t think there’s a specific spec to it. But I’m not 100% sure.
      Yeah when your engine first turns on it’ll be a little bumpy. If that doesn’t go away I’d check your coil pack connections and make sure their really tight. If it’s not fully connected it’ll cause a rough idle while I experienced.

  • @rudyrudy2080
    @rudyrudy2080 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice information

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      Don’t be afraid to subscribe 🤘🏼

  • @nickystevenson4571
    @nickystevenson4571 Před 4 lety +2

    Great Video thanks. On my E90 4cyl 2007 I have an Engine light come up and after a scan it has code 2A67 Valve lift control faulty. Do you know if this means I only need to replace this motor you remove and reinstall. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! But i dont know much about the 4 cyl models unfortunately. But if you do have a valvtronic motor and your getting a code for it then yes this would be the item to change.

  • @Random.Adventures.
    @Random.Adventures. Před 5 lety +2

    Great video thank you so much. Question after installing the valve tronic motor do you need to Turn key to ON position for 30 seconds, then OFF, then ON again for 30 seconds before starting vehicle to set the valvetronic motor?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +2

      Thank you and yes I would do that to recalibrate the motor. Don’t be afraid to subscribe 🤘🏼

  • @sfproject-life3829
    @sfproject-life3829 Před 3 lety +1

    I need HELLLP!! 10:47
    Hi, When I spun the allen key at the back of the valvetronic motor until the tension stop and its flush to the mount, the bottom fastener won't align itself with the hole to put back the E8 bolt.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety +1

      If its flush with the mount and the e8 at the bottom doesn't match up then im not really sure what happened. It should line up because it doesn't make sense that it doesn't if there motor is flush. Maybe it looks flush but you need to spin the Allen key some more. I would take it apart and try again.

  • @seanmais9907
    @seanmais9907 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey please help me ......how did you recalibrate valvetronic by just feeling the tension in between??......please let me know because I’m lost on this 2008 128i

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      Sean Mais I explain how to recalibrate in my pinned comment :)

  • @annguyen116
    @annguyen116 Před 4 lety +1

    the allen key turn clockwise when install in. I did calibration as it, but my car 2006 325i RPM is rough not smooth. I test drive for 10 miles, the car run is ok, but when I stop at red light my car engine turn off . (3 times). is it something else I should do?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      An Nguyen check all your coil pack connections. If one is just slightly loose, it’ll mess everything up.

  • @ritchierich2820
    @ritchierich2820 Před 5 lety +2

    Hey question I had pryed off the valvetronic motor this was before I watched your video I heard a pop am guessing from the tension am not sure if that's ok to do or do you have to loosen it with the allen key thanks in advance nice video btw

    • @ritchierich2820
      @ritchierich2820 Před 5 lety

      @@TOMAHAWK813 love the quick reply ! Hopefully everything turns out fine thanks !

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      It should be fine. Just make sure to calibrate it:)

  • @vicvishusgaming3377
    @vicvishusgaming3377 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice work but you never encountered problems like that E8 you loosened at 3:37, what do you do if its stripped? should i just throw the whole car away lol the reason im asking is its in a very tight spot and no way of getting extractor tool to it, so how do you remove that rascal?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety

      Try to use the exact tools I did with the swivel and see what happens. I agree it’s a hard area but you’re going to have to figure it out lol

  • @SuperSuki8
    @SuperSuki8 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi just let you know problem was totally different and ,i taken it to Bmw specialist who sorted it out lol 4 days which I was happy to leave it there for longer also

  • @partalien9862
    @partalien9862 Před 2 lety

    11:00minutes in: This part is critical right? When you removed it you used 4mm to go ANTI-clockwise so it popped out right? when installing you leave the motor as it was the whined it in so it pulls itself back into the gasket so the bolts go in easy ......is this correct?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah, it’ll pull itself back into place when you screw it in with the Allen wrench. It’s just locking into the teeth. Then you can tighten the 2 screws on the side.

  • @fourteenyears1603
    @fourteenyears1603 Před 3 lety

    We’re you getting oil pooling around the top of the valve cover? Possible leaking onto the exhaust?

  • @adamb50
    @adamb50 Před 2 lety

    Nice video man, detailed! I just did mine now and some reason it makes a squealing sound when I start it. It make that sound before I put it in when screwing the work gear from back. I hope it has to break in and go away. Or I bought junk

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 2 lety

      Yeah i don’t know what a squealing noise would be. It’s coming from the valvetronic motor?

    • @adamb50
      @adamb50 Před 2 lety

      When I first installed it it would make a squeak sound when I first start the car but now it went away. Was seeing if it was a common issue or something.

    • @mohammadhayatca3244
      @mohammadhayatca3244 Před rokem

      @@adamb50 did the noise issue resolve, pls share what caused it , bad valvotronic motor .or something else thanks

    • @adamb50
      @adamb50 Před rokem +1

      @@mohammadhayatca3244 yes the noise did go away, I didn’t have to do anything to fix it, I guess it had to just wear in.

    • @mohammadhayatca3244
      @mohammadhayatca3244 Před rokem

      @@adamb50 🙂

  • @pgm5693
    @pgm5693 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey..I did wife's 06 330i vcg..No sweat.Then did my 09 328xi.I forgot to remove neg. cable on batt. n caused a spark removing ground near ecu.After completing vcg,I have a no start.I have spark,gas etc.Car cranks but no start.I stripped one of the screws a bit on valvetronic so there is a bit of air leak there.Would that prevent start.Im stuck?Any tips??Cheers.PGM

    • @pgm5693
      @pgm5693 Před 5 lety +2

      @@TOMAHAWK813 I sent ecu to get checked//Waiting on that..I hope that solves it cause I'm baffled.Iv been fixing cars for 40 years and never had an issue like this.Dealer wants 1500- 2000 just to start looking into it..It was in for two recalls and they didn't tell me the vcg was under warranty..I found out later..Shame on them!.Thanks and Merry Christmas

    • @michaelcolley697
      @michaelcolley697 Před 5 lety

      PG M I have the exact same problem. Did you find out what was stopping it from starting?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      Could of been a loose ground. Go back and check that everything is tight. Also be fore starting the car I would put the car in accessory mode by pressing the start button without your foot in the brake and letting the Valvetronic motor adjust and do its thing.

  • @dremstor
    @dremstor Před 5 lety +2

    Hi! I found your video very helpful, just one question, the valvetronic need to be initialized with the scanner or something? Or is enough just replacing the valvetronic motor? Thanks¡

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      +Víctor Hugo Martínez Check out the pinned post on top from me and it’ll explain how to learn it back in:) Very easy.

  • @ansv3340
    @ansv3340 Před 3 lety

    One question, do you use silicone or sealant on valve cover replacement gasket ? I know one thing, If you don’t use it the gasket will start leaking few months later and you be back at Bmw burnt oil smell club .

  • @jacobfowler333
    @jacobfowler333 Před 5 lety +1

    Good how to

  • @JK-cq5nc
    @JK-cq5nc Před rokem

    Hi. Mine is leaking. My GF got her valve cover gasket replaced before we started dating about 5 years ago. Now the valvetronic gasket leaks (i guess they didn't change it when changing the valve cover gasket). Is it worth it changing it or should I wait until the valve cover gasket goes bad again (they often fail in the E90s)?
    The e90 is losing and burning aboyt 2quarts engine oil a year. Also, I guess it has lots of build up in the cylinders becuause it idles rough if I put 91 in it but runs super smooth on 93.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před rokem

      Try replacing the valvetronic motor gasket first. It’s a pretty easy and straightforward job. The oil burning is very normal. I would always run 93.

  • @lepez092
    @lepez092 Před 2 lety

    hello ! What should I take into account when replacing the valvetronic?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 2 lety

      Don't over complicate it. Easy fix, just follow the video:)

  • @johncottle8576
    @johncottle8576 Před 5 lety +2

    What if u accidental try to start it before u calibrate the valve tronic motor whst do u do

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +1

      +John Cottle I mean you really shouldn’t but if you did that I would turn it off real quick and at least try to calibrate it. If it’s already been running and you have no issues then it should be fine.

    • @Tizzypj
      @Tizzypj Před 5 lety

      By calibration do you mean time it tdc???

  • @jendersonpen7175
    @jendersonpen7175 Před 2 lety

    I see there’s a aluminum back plate behind where the gasket goes. My 09 328i Doesn’t have that, it’s just a big opening. And I’ve replaced that gasket twice it seems like the bottom of the gasket keeps getting torn I don’t know why? Would you know? Bought one from autozone failed. Bought one from fcp euro failed. Now I’m going to try ecs tuning. I don’t remember that aluminum back piece on my oem valve cover either. I currently bought a valve cover from Amazon and it’s exactly the same and holding up just fine.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 2 lety

      Yeah im not sure why you don't have the aluminum thing

    • @wilaustin6673
      @wilaustin6673 Před rokem

      What aluminum back plate are you referring to? Can you post a pic? I have an 08 328i

  • @jordyboy321
    @jordyboy321 Před 5 lety +1

    Did you have to get the car to relearn the timing? Loads of people telling me i'll need to get this done?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +2

      There’s no timing you have to deal with. Just calibrate the motor as I mentioned in the pinned comment :)

    • @jordyboy321
      @jordyboy321 Před 5 lety +1

      @@TOMAHAWK813 ok thanks a bunch I'll give it a go

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      No problem!

  • @johncottle8576
    @johncottle8576 Před 5 lety +2

    What I done was reinstalled the valve tronic motor it didn’t actually crank and run I meant to recalibrate it but I accidentally put my foot on brake it tried to crank so whst should I do

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +1

      +John Cottle So the car won’t start at all? Check all the grounds and make sure their tight.

    • @johncottle8576
      @johncottle8576 Před 5 lety +1

      Thankyou I’ll check In morning it was running before I done this if that’s not it what else should I do

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      +John Cottle Make sure the motor is on there snug. Also just try doing the recalibration. Other than that I’m not sure...

    • @ignacioromero5014
      @ignacioromero5014 Před 5 lety +2

      Any update? on this.

  • @blazemackinfield5148
    @blazemackinfield5148 Před 5 lety +14

    30k views and only 358 subscribers? No respect on CZcams nowadays...

  • @patienceisalifesaver9582
    @patienceisalifesaver9582 Před 5 lety +1

    What made you change it and what are symptoms of a bad Valvetronic motor

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +1

      +Pt Jean-Louis I noticed it was leaking. Nothing wrong the motor. Just needed to replace the gasket:)

    • @elibk787
      @elibk787 Před 4 lety

      TOMAHAWK813 where you getting a cylinder 4 misfire and lean codes 171 174 ? Before you did the gasket ? And did you hear a hissing sound from out the VC motor when car is on ? Appreciate if you could give me any knowledge

  • @demskies
    @demskies Před 4 lety +1

    I think I installed my gasket upside down because I noticed the notch on yours is on top and I installed it with that notch on the bottom....
    My gasket is leaking bad...

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      demskies maybe you didn’t torque it down good enough which caused it to leak?

  • @MegaPapout
    @MegaPapout Před 3 lety +2

    hi, could you tell me which code you had before replace the gasket?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety +1

      Joseph Alexandre no codes. Just noticed the leak.

    • @MegaPapout
      @MegaPapout Před 3 lety +1

      TOMAHAWK813 today i scanned my Bmw and i have 2A43 valvetronic thermal overload protection: warning threshold, do you what si it?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety

      Joseph Alexandre you might just need a new valvetronic motor. I would start with that.

    • @MegaPapout
      @MegaPapout Před 3 lety +1

      Ok thank you bro. 👍

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety +1

      Joseph Alexandre no problem. Just make sure to change the gasket as well.

  • @foundinscriptureorg
    @foundinscriptureorg Před 9 měsíci

    The key part is reinstalling the valvetronic. Don’t force it in, but turn the 4mm Allen key clock wise till it easily goes back in its place. Then tighten the E10 blots.

  • @trade1713
    @trade1713 Před 4 lety +2

    One guy said that this motor doesn't need to be recalibrated in 2007 and after models, but prior to that, (and mine is E90 2005, 330i) it has to be recalibrated.
    Do you know anything about this?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety +1

      +Jack Trade I personally wouldn’t chance it and would just calibrate it lol

    • @aurelioramos8463
      @aurelioramos8463 Před 4 lety +4

      Recalibrate anyways. It used to be a scan tool was needed, but now you just have to do the on 30 seconds off procedure. If you crank the 4mm key all the way in first, then out as the motor comes out, then in as you put it in, technically nothing has moved out of calibration, but people aren't always that exact.

    • @trade1713
      @trade1713 Před 4 lety

      @@aurelioramos8463 ok..
      The thing is, I've got no software to recalibrate it with.
      What do you guys use?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      Go to the pinned post lol. You don’t need a scan tool.

    • @trade1713
      @trade1713 Před 4 lety +1

      @@TOMAHAWK813 my apologies.
      I wasn't clear enough in my post.
      BMW Doctor says I need to use a laptop to recalibrate my motor, where as 2007 and models after, you can recalibrate motor just by pressing a start button for at least 10 sec, but not starting a car.
      This guy was specific saying I need a scan tool or laptop to learn limits on mine, because method used to recalibrate that motor only applies to cars made in 2007 and after, but mine, which is 2005, E90, he's adamant I need a laptop. Otherwise, I'm not gonna be able to drive the car after I reinstall the motor back in.

  • @elliotvelazquez5455
    @elliotvelazquez5455 Před 3 lety

    5/32 Allen clock wise till u feal tension than wile removing e8 slowly

  • @k2stack
    @k2stack Před 5 lety +1

    nice...this seems to be my problem. I'll do this and see how it goes before I let someone tell me it's the vcg.

  • @darrellrobinson6178
    @darrellrobinson6178 Před 2 lety

    Put a valvetronic motor on my n52 and it would not start compression check no compression is that because I did not calibrate it

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 2 lety

      Either that or its not on there correctly

  • @mb24777
    @mb24777 Před 3 lety

    does this throw the mixture control code?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety

      Michael Feinstein I don’t think so...

  • @kelvinhamiltonarchitecture1921

    Haha... you just confirmed that i should just let a mechanic do the job🤓

  • @Andregeorgetownkia
    @Andregeorgetownkia Před 2 lety

    Can an oil leak from a bad valvetronic gasket cause a misfire? Rough idle ?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 2 lety

      I don’t think so.

    • @HaydenMiami
      @HaydenMiami Před 6 měsíci

      @Andregeorgetownkia I'm chasing this annoying misfire & stumble when I'm at a traffic light.The research and internet searches make a trail that's led me here. Did you have this issue as well?

  • @Random.Adventures.
    @Random.Adventures. Před 5 lety +1

    Brother I need help!! I did everything like the video then I had engine light come on saying 2a38. After the car stopped driving and now can't accelerate help ASAP please

    • @Random.Adventures.
      @Random.Adventures. Před 5 lety

      I'm not sure if it was some type of glitch but I took out the motor put it back in same exact thing as last time and not the car is running fine so maybe something just glitches up incase anyone else runs in to this issue

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      I do not have a clue on what you did there:(

  • @tk2070
    @tk2070 Před rokem +1

    One use the allen more and just spin it faster get ur hands in the right spot just spin more than u think u need to. Two do not get the oil out with compressed air ever notice the oil splatter on everything including his electrical connectors after spraying it. use a paper towel but preferred use a microfibre cloth as it doesnt leave residue. And blot and wipe the oil out by hand. i roll the paper towels into like a big candle wick and stick this in and dab it so it soaks into the paper and let it sit

  • @risengaming4044
    @risengaming4044 Před rokem +1

    Chicky chicky bang bang

  • @julengarcisdj
    @julengarcisdj Před 4 lety +1

    And if I forced it to put it? Something can happens?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      +G4RCIS yeah I wouldn’t force it lol

    • @julengarcisdj
      @julengarcisdj Před 4 lety

      ​@@TOMAHAWK813 oh shit,
      i'm worrying. And what do you recommend me now? because when I put it back, i went home that is about 25km and I had no problem

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety +1

      +G4RCIS I mean there’s nothing you can really do now:( Just calibrate it and hope you didn’t mess anything up

  • @gail6904
    @gail6904 Před 3 lety

    HELLO how did u know this gasket was bad..??? any symptoms? also i heard you have to reprogram after installing??

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety

      There was a bunch of oil in the crevice where the coil pack sits underneath the valvetronic motor

    • @gail6904
      @gail6904 Před 3 lety

      @@TOMAHAWK813 did u have your RPMs going up & down from air leaking out of gasket?? great video thanks~~~

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety

      @@gail6904 no I didn’t but you should just calibrate the motor after doing the gasket.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety

      @@gail6904 if you have stumbling rpms you should check my newest video out to try and trouble shoot the issue

    • @gail6904
      @gail6904 Před 3 lety

      @@TOMAHAWK813 WHATS your video called on the rough idle and stumbling issues on my E90 ??? THANKS!!

  • @i_read_bad_reviews
    @i_read_bad_reviews Před 11 měsíci

    went to change my vcg and found the previous owner stripped the valvetronic bolts when putting things back together...smh now i gotta do the entire job over

  • @MH-ti4dg
    @MH-ti4dg Před 3 lety

    I did all steps and all was good but when i start the engine and RPM were shaking then started to go to normal , I drove for 10 min then the Engine light came on.
    Any advice?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety +1

      Did you calibrate it like on the pinned comment? Also, check your coil pack connections. Make sure they are super tight.

    • @MH-ti4dg
      @MH-ti4dg Před 3 lety

      @@TOMAHAWK813
      I checked and should be connected it’s still shaking then go down that I feel the Engine will go off

    • @MH-ti4dg
      @MH-ti4dg Před 3 lety

      @@TOMAHAWK813
      Do I need to change the coilpack or spark plugs?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 3 lety

      @@MH-ti4dg I’m really not sure what could be causing that besides the coil packs not being connected properly.

  • @sfproject-life3829
    @sfproject-life3829 Před 5 lety +1

    what size are those E3 screw?

  • @faradaysage15
    @faradaysage15 Před 4 lety

    glow packs? You mean ignition coils?

  • @antonijestanisa8565
    @antonijestanisa8565 Před 4 lety +2

    Why would you tighten the spring before taking it off?!?!

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      It’s not really a spring but I wasn’t trying to tighten it but just trying to loosen it and never felt resistance in the video

    • @antonijestanisa8565
      @antonijestanisa8565 Před 4 lety +1

      @@TOMAHAWK813 I loosened mine first then took the 3 screws out. It popped off slightly from tight spring load.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      Antonije Staniša yeah same thing happened to me. It slightly popped and it was all fine

    • @mohammadhayatca3244
      @mohammadhayatca3244 Před rokem

      @@antonijestanisa8565 mine too .

  • @Tizzypj
    @Tizzypj Před 5 lety +1

    Recalibrating help?? What do you all mean recalibrate the engine are you just setting it tdc or to its timing marks!?????

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      +Tizzy P Hmp-y Just simply put the car in accessory mode(don’t fully start it) and let the engine and motor recalibrate so that everything is aligned. You’ll hear it making some noises

    • @Tizzypj
      @Tizzypj Před 5 lety +1

      TOMAHAWK813 in the manual cars how do I do this (put in accessory mode) have heard just turn the key to start without pressing brake and the motor will turn with the cams to Calibrate am I right in thinking this mate and in British pounds roughly what would yourselves charge to do this

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      Yes, correct!

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      And I’m not sure of the cost in the UK:(

  • @jonnykintanilla
    @jonnykintanilla Před 5 lety +1

    say bro do you have to programn the valvetronic motor wen you put it back cus I'm having misfire thanks

    • @jonnykintanilla
      @jonnykintanilla Před 5 lety +1

      +TOMEK I didn't do the allen clockwise no tension just install the vm with the screws do u think I gotta do it with the allen so it can work good thanks

    • @jonnykintanilla
      @jonnykintanilla Před 5 lety

      +TOMEK I change all my spark plugs and coils are good wen scanning the car I get cylinder 1.4.5 but everything is good do u think is my shaft sensor or valvetronic goin bad thanks

    • @jonnykintanilla
      @jonnykintanilla Před 5 lety

      +TOMEK my local mechanic said I need a new valvetronic motor and shaft sensor which is expensive parts bro what you think

    • @jonnykintanilla
      @jonnykintanilla Před 5 lety +1

      +TOMEK I didn't do that with the terminal but I will do it also another mechanic told me I need to program te valvetronic motor with a computer that's why is misfire

    • @jonnykintanilla
      @jonnykintanilla Před 5 lety

      Tomek updated car fix bro

  • @z4funkdreamer986
    @z4funkdreamer986 Před rokem

    No fcp euro says exactly same thing like tomahawk813 i just check fcpeuro video and all is same
    You turn clockwise first then remove bolts gently while you turn counterclockwise valvetronic is fully removed
    To reinstall you turn gently clockwise until the motor is align with bolts

  • @alannkevin
    @alannkevin Před 4 lety +1

    I took the screws off without turning the motor and it made a click sound 😕 now I am afraid of turning the car on, am I ok ?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      +Kevin zz Did it bounce back at you? It should be fine. Check the teeth on the inside of the engine and the motor. See if thier all still in tact. If you don’t see anything weird then you should be fine.

    • @alannkevin
      @alannkevin Před 4 lety +2

      TOMAHAWK813 thanks man I was sweating, shaking almost about to cry haha because it sounded like I broke something inside or came out of place, but no it didn’t bounce back at me because i was still unscrewing the last one and I had my hand holding it, but thanks man it works like a dream now, I prayed like 100 times before I turned it on, 😆

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      Haha thank goodness! Glad it worked out for you!👍🏼👍🏼

    • @alannkevin
      @alannkevin Před 4 lety +1

      TOMAHAWK813 hey 👋 my MPG is dropping but the car is fine is this good?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      if you disconnected the battery and reconnected it then that could be the issue. Your average mpg read out gets reset and it becomes more sensitive if that makes sense. Just go take a drive on the highway for a bit and it’ll go back up;)

  • @oishirley
    @oishirley Před 5 lety +1

    What happens if I forced it in and also forced it out???

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      You could damage something. Hopefully you didn’t force it but if you did just re install it and hope it’s fine🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @oishirley
      @oishirley Před 5 lety

      TOMAHAWK813 Oh I’m pretty sure I did damage something.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      Oh no:(

    • @oishirley
      @oishirley Před 5 lety +1

      TOMAHAWK813 Good news, I literally turned the 4mm Allen key behind it into tension was built and I got it running. New learning experience for me.

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      Glad you got it working!!!

  • @kaidenbmw
    @kaidenbmw Před 9 měsíci

    “calibrating the motor” literally does nothing. i did not wait to turn it on, didn’t release tension on it while removing it. car runs perfectly fine and even better than before

  • @thaddeus1519
    @thaddeus1519 Před 5 lety +2

    I just need to know how to replace my breaks.

  • @aurelioramos8463
    @aurelioramos8463 Před 4 lety +2

    Came here for the torque spec. Stayed for the comedy.

  • @draydelrosario3734
    @draydelrosario3734 Před 5 lety +1

    This is to complex for me! I know this is important, but what to do?! I just know how to drive. 🤪

  • @saynomore5730
    @saynomore5730 Před 2 lety

    I don’t understand why you had to disconnect everything just to replace the gasket ?

  • @SuperSuki8
    @SuperSuki8 Před 5 lety +1

    BMW Power supply module
    The guy won’t tell me anymore like if was a secret I pad £120 which I was over the moon

  • @ansv3340
    @ansv3340 Před 3 lety

    Autozone $18, good as original, they call it different though, but they have it

  • @tomconner5067
    @tomconner5067 Před 2 lety

    They're not coil packs, they were popular in the early nineties on Buicks, these are coils, Coil on plug coils

  • @RealReviews2k
    @RealReviews2k Před 4 lety +1

    Anybody else having trouble removing the E8 screw under the motor? Any tips?

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      +Christian Perez having the extension with the swivel at the end is key. Are you using that?

    • @RealReviews2k
      @RealReviews2k Před 4 lety

      @@TOMAHAWK813 yes, but no luck. I'm also using the 1/4 e8 but still nothing unfortunately

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      +Christian Perez Did you take the plastic thing off like I did in the video? I noticed that was in the way. If that’s not it then it also could be your e8 socket, could be too big. I say that because I had a different e8 socket that wouldn’t work.

    • @RealReviews2k
      @RealReviews2k Před 4 lety +1

      @@TOMAHAWK813 Yeah, I'm going to try a different swivel bc the one I have is different than yours & see if that works. I appreciate your reply & trying to help me figure it out!

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      +Christian Perez no problem! Yeah try to find the smallest and skinniest swivel you can get. If anything just buy one from the parts store and return it :)

  • @cesarnevarez5268
    @cesarnevarez5268 Před 4 lety +1

    should have the camera pointed on what your doing

  • @seasonedtoker
    @seasonedtoker Před 2 lety

    I don't know why people never remove the positive cable under the hood? That damn thing is always in the way. Of course the O2 sensor harness will remain attached, but at least remove the positive cable from charging port

  • @Vico_SN197
    @Vico_SN197 Před 2 lety

    Mine still leaking

  • @arturojuarez3966
    @arturojuarez3966 Před 4 lety

    help please

  • @arturojuarez3966
    @arturojuarez3966 Před 4 lety

    my car is slow now i have a shifting problem

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      Fire Souls did you figure the problem out?

  • @SuperSuki8
    @SuperSuki8 Před 5 lety +1

    Bro I wish you could do mine I will pay you my car has been in limp mode since October 2018 manchineel people no good bro top job

    • @SuperSuki8
      @SuperSuki8 Před 5 lety +1

      TOMEK many thanks I will get another manchineel guy to do the job if had the tools I would do it

    • @SuperSuki8
      @SuperSuki8 Před 5 lety +1

      Many thanks again

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      Don’t be afraid to subscribe 🤘🏼

  • @partalien9862
    @partalien9862 Před 2 lety

    two types of gasket so watch out
    i got the wrong old one of course

  • @austincornelius2646
    @austincornelius2646 Před 4 lety +1

    Did this step by step now my car won’t start

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      +Austin Cornelius Seems like a connection issue. Check all wires/battery terminal. Make sure it’s tight.

    • @austincornelius2646
      @austincornelius2646 Před 4 lety

      All tight no
      One knows what it is

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 4 lety

      +TOMAHAWK813 So when you say it won’t start, does it crank at all, is there no electrical power?

    • @austincornelius2646
      @austincornelius2646 Před 4 lety

      It’s firing up won’t crank over everything seems fine but isn’t starting

    • @austincornelius2646
      @austincornelius2646 Před 4 lety +1

      And I appreciate the help I go
      To you’re channel for most my car shit lol

  • @Glock22Mischief
    @Glock22Mischief Před 3 lety

    Can you give me a list of tools needed? Lol

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 2 lety

      Its all in the video lol

    • @Glock22Mischief
      @Glock22Mischief Před 2 lety

      @@TOMAHAWK813 Ok. It just took me a minute to try to understand what you were saying. Good video

  • @deeyomoma1641
    @deeyomoma1641 Před 5 lety

    I just dont get why go through all that removing when its right there just 1:unplug the negative battery terminal 2:unplug the coil 3: looseing the 3 screws that holds the valvetonic to the motor cover (start with the bottom screws )

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety

      Just gives you more room when you remove it all

  • @TB-qk2ym
    @TB-qk2ym Před 4 lety

    Nice camera shake....fail

  • @igorvaloshka4312
    @igorvaloshka4312 Před 5 lety +1

    You put the gescket upside down

    • @TOMAHAWK813
      @TOMAHAWK813  Před 5 lety +6

      No way. Screw holes wouldn’t align if it was upside down.

  • @user-rt4sy5xe3s
    @user-rt4sy5xe3s Před 5 lety

    It's wrong