How to: S54 Valve Adjustment (+Valve Cover DIY)

Today, we're going to be replacing the valve cover gasket and performing a much-needed valve adjustment on this S54 motor! The E46 M3 should have this service done every 30-40k miles, as it helps ensure that the engine will run smoothly. Stay tuned for part 2 where we rebuild the vanos on this car as well!
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[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Luckily not that much to dissemble on these engines, to get the cover off. That reminds me of my M20 engines. Have a great day. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@Stabilevincentc]

Great video. Thanks

[@vladimirpeganov3778]

Great video!!!! I have problems set cams before valve adjustment.I put pin to crank shaft.l. put timing bridge ,but I can’t turn intake or exhaust cam with 24 mm tool. Can’t you tell me way please???thanks

[@miguelcampos8245]

I love the channel, I have a question what oil weight do you recommend, I have a 02 E39 525i M54 with 152K I am also hearing some lifter noises.

[@marcin4255]

I love BMW cars 😍😍😍😍.

[@alirezaghazavi]

hi, what tools are u using ? i mean the milwakee one

[@nasheer3570]

Hey my 328xi diff is cracked and I’m losing a lot of oil I was planning on deleting the differential but that would mean I’ll have to get an 328i oil pan right???

[@scott4427]

Is the valve adjustment process the same for M62tu engines?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

M62 valves are "hydraulically adjusted" so oil pressure in the motor ensures the gap is always correct. So no adjustment is needed!

[@nasheer3570]

Do you have an ig I could dm you through