2007 BMW X5 E70 Valve Cover replacement -N52 engine
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- In this video, I walk through the steps to remove and replace a valve cover on a 2007 BMW X5 - E70. Steps would be the same for replacing the valve cover gasket.
Unfortunately, mine had to be replaced because of a high-pitched wheezing sound emitted from the valve that is built into the valve cover.
The original BMW part number for this is : 11127552281 (verify fitment for your car)
Some tools required:
clip removal tool
#5 metric allen wrench
8mm socket and wrench
10mm deep socket
13mm socket
15mm socket
E8 Torx socket (may need to be shaved to be thinner to access)
E10 Torx socket
T25 Torx bit
This process should apply to the following model years:
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful
Thank you for making this video, my new to me x5 was smoking bad earlier and this was the exact video I needed!
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For the rear wiring harness, remove the plastic box that around the 2 cable bundles. This will release a ton of slack on them. Also this is the best time to change the spark plugs
thanks for you time and efforts to make this video, it is quite detailed. I had this job done by a bmw dealer about 6 years at a cost of $1700 or there about. Crazy thing is that this valve gasket is leaking again, and as before, it smokes like crazy as it drips on the exhaust manifold. To think that the first gasket lasted about 9 years, and now this one has gone so soon. The car only has 88k miles so it is not abused in any sense. Just today I got blasted with smoke inside the cabin from it, and I was hoping to try to do this job myself. I just got to keep convincing myself to do it 😃, but will see.
Thanks. If you have the tools, basic skills and patience, you should be able to do it. Just list each step as you and document with pictures in case you forget anything.
Great video. I replaced the VC on my 2010 X5 E70 30i.T he new valve cover comes with all the bolts but three of them. I figured out what part numbers they were and bout them from FCP Euro. The center bolt is 11127558453 and the two other ones that go on the lower part of valve cover were the metal bracket is are 11127558454. Believe me they are the exact ones, I bout them and installed them.
Great thanks!!! Just finished mine today, in 30 degree weather! You did a great job with video and narration! All the best. Remember the AWD and CSD error will come up after disconnecting the battery. Once started turning the wheels to max out both left and right will fix clear that error code!
I replaced the VC gasket on my 2008 X5 and still had a leak. Finally figured out it was micro cracks in two locations of the valve cover. I used a die grinder to v-groove the cracks and filled them with devcon. Leaks are now fixed. It ridiculous that they crack and apparently this is not that uncommon. I’m not about to pay over $400 for a new valve cover.
I'm planning on doing mine soon .. where more or less are the cracks? thanks.
Was told BMW tend to use recycled plastic for some parts.
Uhmmm. You have a great style in reconfirming in details... And Thank you for making this Vid..
Great detail! Thanks you!
Very welcome!
Awesome job 👍👍
The E8 in the 1/4 inch will fit right in.
this job is much easier when u take off the bracket on the back of the valve cover , the bracket that the top plastic engine cover bolts on to, especially on the reinstall
Also, the eccentric shaft sensor will leak internally and need to be replaced before they fail. If you remove the connector and find oil in the pins it means that oil is migrating up the sensor into the pin area. It will fail sooner or later once you find oil in this location.
The gasket needs to be attached with special glue to the cover to make sure it stays in place, there is no way to know if it is in place because once you put the cover down you can not see the gasket and it can come off easily
ECS Tuning had the best price for an OEM valve cover.
Im just having a real pain getting the cover back on without the gasket falling out. They really don’t leave us with much space to tool
Damn it took forever
Yes, there are a lot of steps. Luckily most can be accomplished with basic tools.
I’ll be sitting and waiting for a while getting mines put on!
Thk
good video friend helped me a lot and saved me a lot $$$ money thank you very much ... !!
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing this, without your video I dont think I am adventurous enough to try this. I had successfully taking off the cover. However I wonder (i) if you still have the list, can you post the procedure, so that I can use to install things back?(ii) As you mentioned the new cover comes with a bracket on the upper left corner and it is hard to install the cover back due to the extra bracket. Do you see a problem if I discard the piece of plastic (bracket)?
Hi can you tele where is connected the small vacuum line on the top of the pcv valve? I notice on your video this have a small cap on it, my bow e70 have this small pipe on the top of the pcv valve broken, and I can't find a loose hose, so can you tele if this only need the cap or is connected to another place, thank so mucho.
Unfortunately, no I can’t. Maybe someone on the BMW X5 forum can help
What a shit job , thanks BMW! I'm about to tackle it today...ugh 😔👎
Thanks for the video, I found it very helpful.
Thank you for the video. I'm thinking of buying a BMW E70 X5 3.0i, how reliable has your car been? Mileage?
I had a 2002 with 106k miles that was pretty good. My 2007 had 90k and was nothing but problems. It was nice but I can’t recommend.
@@DIYGuyUSA I heard the 09 were an improvement from 07 with upgraded parts, like the Mahle piston rings. True?
@@yassirc3681 My problems were not so much the mechanical components of the engine (i.e. pistons, valves), but rather the seals, sensors, cooling system and vanos. These engines leak easily and these other parts are the weak points..
What would happen if you don't disconnect the battery before unplugging connections? And what symptoms would you get if you don't have the valvetronic unit re-calibrated? My X5 started shaking and turning off after mechanic replaced the gasket. He blamed it on the coolant leak from the expansion tank thats causing the sensor to send a signal to the car to turn itself off so it wouldn't overheat with no coolant inside. Can someone help me out?
Look at 16:10 of the video. Check the breather tube that is supposed to be connected on the very back of the valve cover. If this is not connected properly, the car will not start properly. Otherwise, you would need to go back and check all hoses and electrical connections in order.
which valve cover did you buy? OE or aftermarket?
Had the worst time trying to get the old valve cover off do to that clip on the back left anyone else have this issue?
The crankcase ventilation diaphragm is built into the valve cover and it was wheezing loudly
why did you replace cover what was wrong with the old one?
DIYGuy a
wondering why did u have to replace the cover??
Very helpful video Sir. Could you also tell us how much torque should be given while tightening the bolts back?
10Nm
Where did u purchase the valve cover
Whose/brand/model orange trim removal tool are you using? Thank you in advance. I going to DIY this job; that little gem would help.
I bought this trim removal tool on Amazon
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SDFIWGS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I went with OEM valve cover
whats others fails the car has? The my alert malfunction in transmission with limited use speed and difficult of start
A loud wheezing sound from the engine bay. I believe the check engine light did come on for a while and then went away. I would not recommend using this video as a way to diagnose the problem. This is only intended as instructions for replacement if needed.
@@DIYGuyUSA a loud wheezing sound from the engine bay is indicative of a leaking valve cover and gasket?
@@rshotty9039 The wheezing sound may indicate a clogged/defective PCV valve which is built into the valve cover. This is not the same as having a leaking valve cover gasket. That would usually show leaking oil. Check out videos on youtube by searching "BMW pcv wheezing". You'll find ones that have the sound in the video.
@@DIYGuyUSA The wheezing noise didn't came from those two breathers that usually remain stuck in the engine head? The have to be put back into the valve cover.
Great video, really helpful! Thank you, sir!
@@ferenctulics9688 My noise was coming from the valve cover. I agree, it is hard to diagnose engine sounds via the internet. This video was more about replacement than diagnosing the cause.
hi ,nice video please i going change the valv cober gasket to the same auto onli the diferent is the year 2008 BMW X5 -E70 -N52, is posible you help me give little more detail over take out valvetronic and put again and recalibration please ,my facebook mesenger is duvan antonio orozco saumeth