How To Replace Your Valve Cover Gasket | BMW 335i N54 TUTORIAL + PCV Valve DIY(E90/E92/E82/E71/More)

This video covers the ENTIRE INSTALLATION process of a new BMW OEM Valve Cover Gasket along with new PCV Valve in a step by step guide. I walk through dismantling the necessary parts and the cleaning required to install the new ones. I also discuss points where it’s good to do some basic maintenance such as changing the air filter, spark plugs, and vacuum lines. You can also do a minor boost leak test while you have some of the equipment apart if you’re worried about a leak. There are many steps for beginners.
If your cabin smells like oil or sort of soot, burning smell sometimes, it can be the leaking VCG. Also, floor leaks can be the VCG, but typically they’re small and caught by the plastic cover. If you have oil in your spark plug sockets (this is bad and needs to be caught fast), it can be VCG. If you are getting VANOS codes sometimes, it can be VCG. If there is soot build up that looks like oily dirt near the VCG, it probably needs to be replaced. If your car is over 80,000 miles, it probably needs to be replaced.
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PARTS I ORDERED: Note: I only ordered 2 replacement bolts
From FCP EURO:
Valve Cover Gasket ELR-740210 ($26.78)
M6X32.5(26) 11127544369 ASA Bolts ($6.89)
M6X38(2) 11127556977 ASA Bolts (didn’t buy)
STUD(3) 11127548063 Threaded Bolts (didn’t buy)
From ECS Tuning: PCV Valve:
RB VERSION PART ES#4040038 ($40)
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THIS VIDEO IS FOR THE N54 ENGINE WHICH COVERS THESE VEHICLES:
2006-2010 BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 335i
2007-2010 BMW E60/E61 535i
2007-2010 BMW E82/E88 135i
2007-2010 Alpina B3
2008-2010 BMW E71 X6 xDrive35i
Please note that different cars will have slightly different builds, but this video may still be used as a reference. The video may even provide a bit of info for the N55 crowd as well. Good luck!
CHAPTERS
0:00 N54 / 335i Quick introduction of what the video provides
0:51 Removing the Cowl/Windshield Trim and Cabin Filter
1:27 Removing the Strut/Tower Stabilizer Bar
2:23 Disconnect the battery harness
3:32 Remove the ignition coil packs
4:28 Remove the intake system or change air filter
6:14 Disconnect O2 sensors and harness from fuel rail
7:26 Beginning the process of removing the fuel rail
12:39 Removing the vacuum lines covering the valve cover
13:55 Loosen the electrical harness plastic housing from valve cover
15:28 Remove the PCV Valve Tube (crank vent hose)
16:20 Beginning of removing all valve cover bolts
17:08 Colton’s N54 Valve Cover Bolt Sequence Diagram (and torque values)
19:52 Reaching the harder to see valve cover bolts (rear)
20:45 Prying up the valve cover with tool
22:15 Trouble removing the cover and tips to avoid it
24:08 Valve cover off, removing the gasket, and analyzing what I see
24:53 Removing ignition coil guides
25:23 Removing PCV cap and cleaning
26:32 Installing new PCV valve and parts used
27:41 Putting new gasket on valve cover and tips for install
28:43 Methods to clean surfaces and what I used
29:17 Reinstalling valve cover and issues to avoid
32:24 My experience with a broken bolt in the engine (and fix)
34:40 Tightening the valve cover bolts and how to do it
35:22 Colton’s Valve Cover Bolt Sequence Diagram (again) and torque specs
36:11 Talk about doing a boost leak test that you could do
36:58 Reassembly summary and tips for avoiding issues
37:45 Reassembly: tightening fuel rail nuts
43:07 Reassembly: installing coil packs (or change plugs)
45:19 Colton’s DIFFICULTY SCALE chart for understanding the time and work involved in projects
2008-2012 BMW F01 740i
2009-2016 BMW E89 Z4 sDrive35i
2010-2013 BMW E92/E93 335is
2010-2013 Alpina B3 S
2011-2012 BMW E82 1-series M-Coupe
2011-2016 BMW E89 Z4 sDrive35is
2012-2013 Alpina B3 GT3

[@nholy7973]

Watched a ton of videos on car repairs over the years and very well done! Great job!

[@fixitcolton]

Thanks 👍

[@fixitcolton]

Let me know if you’re looking for information on something specific, and I’ll make it my next upload, assuming I have it available. Good luck with your projects! Enjoy the day 🙃