2014-2016 BMW M235i (N55)- Replace Valve Cover (and Gasket) - Girlie Garage
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2023
- You don't have to replace the valve cover at every valve cover gasket change (it's more like every other valve cover gasket on these cars). The process is the same though if you are only changing the gasket.
TOOLS USED:
Sockets: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm
Etorx: 6 point 5mm socket or E6, 6 point 8mm or E10, 6 point 14mm socket or E18
trim tool
magnet
small flat head screwdriver
T25
T30
T50, or you can use 7mm allen, or vice grips
14mm flare nut crows foot
17mm flare nut wrench
masking tape
TORQUE SPECS:
(26) E10 valve cover bolts 75 inch pounds
T50 positive battery terminal clamp - just past hand tight = 10 foot pounds
Small fuel lines 17 ft lbs
Large fuel lines 22 ft lbs
(4) 12mm bolts on fuel rail 10 ft lbs
10mm bolt for a/c 5-7 ft lbs
T25 screws 5-6 ft lbs
(4) 14mm strut bar 30 ft lbs
PARTS:
PCV hose (Amazon affiliate): amzn.to/48eqt3H
Valve cover with gasket (Amazon affiliate): amzn.to/3tHoNAI
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No lies I was iffy on doing this, now you definitely made it look a bit easier, thanks for the extra details.
Thanks for making this video! I replaced the head gasket on my 2016 M235i yesterday and this video really covers every step.
So glad you found this video helpful and congrats on completing the work yourself and saving money!
Great video, super clear and well documented. Thanks!
Hey. Thanks for making this video! At 80K miles, my 435i is definitely begging to have this job done. Four comments: First, I saw you loosened the positive battery terminal, but would just suggest that before you do anything, disconnect the negative battery terminal in the trunk/hatch on passenger side. Second, you can buy a replacement valve cover at places like Rock Auto for less than $150 with the gasket installed and it comes with a new integrated PCV valve. Given that the PCV valve may clog up before you need to replace the gasket again, and the fact that this is a 5hr job, you may want to go ahead and replace the entire valve cover each time. Third, I've heard that the clips on the connector hose can be simultaneously lifted using a small zip tie around the hose that is then slid toward the clips. Fourth, given the work required to get things apart, this may be a great time to replace spark plugs!
Thank you for the detailed comments, you are correct, it is a good idea to disconnect the battery, especially because if you leave the battery connected, every time you open the drivers door the fuel pump will prime the system.
Please be careful about ordering parts on rock auto. I use them and love them but some of the stuff on there, you get what you pay for. If you’re driving a performance vehicle, you might want to use FCP euro or OEM equivalent parts especially for such a vital engine component.
The maintenance suggests replacing the entire valve cover, not just the gasket, so I agree with that as well.
Let us know if the zip tie trick works!
I agree that Rock Auto sells some stuff that will likely fail. In this case, I bought an Elring cover, which is a quality alternative to OEM and also sold by FCP Euro (rated 5 stars). Rock Auto was selling the same Elring brand cover for half the price of FCP Euro. I bought it and its the real deal in the Elring box, so this may help some folks out.
@@drkwsherrillfantastic! That’s what I do too and I’m glad to hear that it was a genuine part! Thank you again for sharing
I love the diy! Awesome to see
thank you for everything
So simple so sweet thankss.
Love the video I need to replace eccentric shaft actuator is there anything to note on that
Those AC lines are actually oil lines that go to the oil filter/oil cooler
Thank you for clarifying
Hey! I'm about to change my valve cover on my M235i - what was that hose you mentioned at 2:50 or so? It's called PCV in the description but I keep finding CCV hoses. Help would be appreciated.
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Just triple check the part is the right part number for your vehicle
Where did you order your valve cover and gasket from? And is it recommended you always replace both? I can tell my valve cover gasket is leaking but I’d rather just pay for a gasket and not a whole cover if possible
Unfortunately these valve covers are plastic, I would just replace the whole thing if you’re going to be in there because they warp
Mine was leaking in the back of the VC mostly. Did the job, first 30M drive it still smells like oil when i stop but it was on the downpipe and may just need to burn off?
If there’s oil that dripped on your exhaust I would give it up to a week for the smell to go away completely, also maybe change your cabin air filter
@@GirlieGarage Yes, you are probaly correct as I couldn't reach down there to clean it thoroughly enough. I appreciate your video. Thank you.!
Great video - thank-you!!
I would be perfect if you included the tech details, like torque settings, torque sequence and part number for that hose that breaks..
Thanks again!
I’m working on it! The video took me 10+ hours to edit so I’ll get to those details as soon as I can (in-between fixing cars and feeding myself 😂)
Wow - 10 hours!
I can say that your effort has paid off. The details you have gone into will make our lives a lot easier. Thanks again!
Wow. Awesome video. Now I know what it’s going to take. So no need to disconnect battery?
@@dang3402 if you disconnect the battery then the fuel pump wouldn’t go off while you’re working so that would be a good idea
@@GirlieGarage but if I discount the battery would I have to reprogram the battery at the dealer. Just asking. Great video.
was the battery unplugged? or not needed.. thanks!
We did not disconnect the battery, but I would recommend disconnecting the battery otherwise every time you open the drivers door the fuel will prime
What mileage had the car at the time of changing the cover/ seal?! Is this the defect at N55 that gives the burnt oily smell in the cabin?! Thanks.
I believe it’s recommended to change the gasket every 60k miles and yes, this could be one cause for the smell of burning oil in the cabin, but you should find the leak before just replacing the gasket
@@GirlieGarage thanks! The problem is that my 2014 335 GT smells at ... unbeliavable 6500 miles ( not 65000!)... now in 2023 has7500 miles . And I did not used / pushed the car hard! Could be another leak?
@@lude304for gaskets, because they are rubber they have a recommended change of TIME or MILEAGE so even though that’s SUPER low miles, it could still be leaking. The beginning of this video shows the puddles of oil so if you’re seeing the same puddles, the gasket is likely the culprit
@@GirlieGarage Thanks! Strangely when the bmw tech check he did not find any leakeage...I 'll take look again...the area seems to be near the exaust pipe near the firewall. One , two drops of fluid (oil) could be the culprit.