BMW E60 550i Valve Cover Gasket DIY (Part 1)

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024

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  • @kurtbennett1164
    @kurtbennett1164 7 років тому +6

    My L1 tech at our shop was struggling to get the passenger side v/c off due to the bracket that bolts the ac line being tack welded to the fender area. He swore up and down he couldnt clear the sensor tube, even after lifting up the wiring harness (he had already done this prior to my finding your vid). Telling me he was just going to bolt it all back up and lose the job and productivity, I found your vid and had him watch that section. He saw how you did it and subsequently got the v/c off. Thank you so much for your help and keep up the good work.

  • @mariabutler3356
    @mariabutler3356 4 роки тому +2

    Planning on doing this DIY. Your video made me have confidence to do it myself. First I will bring the car to a nearby dealership and let them inspect the engine to confirm it's only the valve cover gasket and when they give me a quote, I'll decline and thank them for their service :)
    Cheers!

    • @carloscendejas2322
      @carloscendejas2322 2 роки тому

      ha same thing i always go. always get the oil change at the bmw shop and they tell me the issues. how did it go for you?

  • @dayjob3
    @dayjob3 8 років тому +2

    awsome vid. what scan tool do you recommend to read and reset codes?

  • @stablemods9646
    @stablemods9646 Рік тому

    Hey what's up shoplife I have a 2008 550i and I have high vacuum in crankcase, when i go to take out my dipstick the car almost dies and you can hear a lot of air sucking in the tube and my car smokes a lot ,I changed out the ccv valves two times thinking the first one was a bad one but still the same problem. I've had the car parked for a year so I can work on it but I just don't know where to start, so I was hoping to get your take on it!!!!

  • @stevec8496
    @stevec8496 2 роки тому

    this the same procedure as a 645?., i needs to do this soon. plus removing the fuel rail dont you needs to replace the injector orings too?

  • @loudpackherboo2562
    @loudpackherboo2562 4 роки тому +1

    Hey quick question i have a bmw 550i 2010 v8 i wanna replace the valve cover gaskets but some guy said u have to re program the car if i remove those gaskets is that true???

  • @silent_torseeker7741
    @silent_torseeker7741 5 років тому

    High I will be doing a tune up should I replace the coils they where replaced at 90k has 130 at the moment . What are you're suggestions also ngk or bosch btw I have ngk plugs

  • @agrproductions8813
    @agrproductions8813 5 років тому +1

    Is this same as the n62

  • @ryandehler
    @ryandehler 4 роки тому

    hello, sort of off subject but i value your professional opinion. Watching your videos i see the add for the BMW coolant stent fix. which i copied from the ad. my question is , have you use this fix product and how did you like it? I have a 2008 750i and currently have the valve covers off, the transmission pan off, oil pan off, alternator bracket off, and have been ordering every gasket under the sun lol . you know the drill. I do notice that it constantly goes low on anti freeze and figure i should just do the damn repair while i have everything else apart. the car has 140k miles on it now and i was going to drive it to the scrap yard and just get a new one, but i love the POS so much i decided to see if i could get another 50k miles out of it!! anyways, back to my original question. should I just buy this kit, or buy the fix with a new tube?
    thanks!!!!!!!!!(BMW V-8 Coolant Pipe Repair For N62 745i, 750i, 545i, X5 and More! By BimmerFix

  • @paulsmith8320
    @paulsmith8320 3 роки тому

    How do I determine which is cylinder 5 ? Is there a diagram highlighting the 8 cylinders ?

  • @BFl0
    @BFl0 8 років тому +1

    Is this procedure the same for the 2007 E60 550i as well?

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  8 років тому

      yes

    • @papi7rx7
      @papi7rx7 5 років тому

      @@ShopLifeTV is this the same procedure for 2007 BMW 750i 4.8L?

  • @alejandromontiel6070
    @alejandromontiel6070 7 років тому

    Shop life I have a 2003 bmw e53 4.4L would a m54 3.0L in line motor fit? And if it does what modifications have to be done?

  • @jimbean5306
    @jimbean5306 9 років тому +2

    This is a super video. Helping out big time! Thanks

  • @niquebiko
    @niquebiko 4 роки тому

    Can I follow this video for 2007 550i

  • @nikhilpunekar
    @nikhilpunekar 7 років тому

    Hey man
    Awesome video
    Started following this one while working on my 08 750Li
    I got everything done but the valve cover is not fitting back
    I can get it down in a position but it is not completely resting on the metal parts
    I made sure that I have put grease on spark plug pipes as well as inside the valve cover where they fit
    Does the valve cover need to fit exactly before I start putting bolts or it adjusts itself as I start putting torque on the bolts?
    Need help asap
    Thanks bud

  • @fightthepeople5454
    @fightthepeople5454 5 років тому

    You shouldn't disconnect the coils while running can damage the coil... Ive learned if you get some 3/8 heater hose cut them 3 in long stick them over the unplugged coil stub connect the plug wire on other end.start car Spark will take path down the inside of heater hose to coil. Last step connect a test light to a good ground start the car and touch the (metal end )of the test light to each hose one at a time and it will kill a cylinder and will not harm the coil.Good for finding dead cylinder. Hope it can help .

  • @DaGamerMikeLarry
    @DaGamerMikeLarry 7 років тому

    @ShopLifeTV
    Do you know where the fan relay is located?

  • @nl7364
    @nl7364 5 років тому

    What tool do u use to remove the engine cover nuts

  • @o.zchaplin8892
    @o.zchaplin8892 7 років тому +1

    Question unplugging the battery want cause any memory loss to your computer system

  • @ThomasWhittaker
    @ThomasWhittaker 5 років тому

    Do you have any on the N63

  • @atif8511
    @atif8511 7 років тому

    I need help for Low oil pressure issue on 2003 Bmw 745i. So far I replaced oil pump, oil pressure switch and gasket vanos seals but no luck !! what did I missed?? help me out please!!

  • @michaelpineda568
    @michaelpineda568 9 років тому +3

    please please please make one for replacing the alternator oil gasket so we can follow. thanks for all the videos and you need a donation address so we can help you out for helping us all BMW owners out

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  8 років тому

      +Michael Pineda I appreciate it man, whenever I have another customer that wants the gasket done, I will try to make a DIY. Thanks for watching!

  • @Randomishh
    @Randomishh 4 роки тому

    Does anyone know if the 4 cam sensors in the back are the same or are 2 different sensors, as in crankshaft sensors???

  • @melvinmack7774
    @melvinmack7774 5 років тому

    Love your video. What tools would I need for the job.

  • @MrClaudemabry
    @MrClaudemabry 4 роки тому

    Did he take the turbos off?

    • @cresendiz84
      @cresendiz84 3 роки тому

      Yes. The car had 8 turbos he took off at the end of the video.

  • @henrysuarez9590
    @henrysuarez9590 6 років тому +1

    Great Video! I'm in the process of doing my head gasket on a 2007 650i. What do you recommend? does the engine need to come out for this job or do you think its doable with the engine in the car?

  • @art2fye3
    @art2fye3 8 років тому

    Can u give me any good tips

  • @billrichardson5386
    @billrichardson5386 4 роки тому

    I'm fighting cylinder 8 coil big time. Wont come loose

  • @sputnik8407
    @sputnik8407 5 років тому

    Is this a bad problematic engine ???Like in the 650i 07

  • @dinhbigcu
    @dinhbigcu 7 років тому

    WOW awesome video. Keep up the work

  • @JohnDoe-xb7ov
    @JohnDoe-xb7ov 2 роки тому

    The trick to putting on the valve cover is to not put the spark plug tube all the way into the engine block and put assembly lube on the top part of the spark plug tube and rock back and forth as u push down

  • @GERGE_GERGE
    @GERGE_GERGE 8 років тому

    hi
    after removing and installing the servo motors do you need to initializing them?

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  8 років тому +1

      They will do so on first startup by themselves.

  • @peligro1044
    @peligro1044 9 років тому

    Hey i cant remove the fan shroud infront of the firewall u removed with no problem im stuck. Help me?

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  9 років тому

      +Ariel Navarro-Garcia Are you talking about the cover near the brake booster?

  • @brianfunghk
    @brianfunghk 8 років тому

    Hi, very informative. Thanks.
    Can you point me to the right gasket set to purchase from ebay?

  • @j450n76
    @j450n76 8 років тому +2

    great vid.

  • @edgarruiz790
    @edgarruiz790 8 років тому +1

    Life saver

  • @splashurberrys
    @splashurberrys 5 років тому

    Amazing thanks man you saved me money I don’t know how u did it in one day question all other codes are gone the only one that I got now is p0393 I didn’t had it before

    • @luizs_9372
      @luizs_9372 3 роки тому +1

      did you figured what it was?

    • @splashurberrys
      @splashurberrys 3 роки тому +1

      @@luizs_9372 yeah man it was the position sensor I order some replace them and was fixed

  • @anthonymorante4451
    @anthonymorante4451 9 років тому

    just finished this job but now the gasket is leaking even more from the driver side rear!

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  9 років тому

      +Anthony Morante It might have gotten pinched or the valve cover might have a crack or be warped.

    • @luizs_9372
      @luizs_9372 3 роки тому

      did you find out what it was? tank you

  • @ladywizard4299
    @ladywizard4299 2 роки тому

    I don't see how to become a member of your channel.

  • @museatex111
    @museatex111 8 років тому

    link to part 2 is dead.

  • @silent_torseeker7741
    @silent_torseeker7741 5 років тому

    Will be doing mines first time a shop charged my warranty 1200 second shop our my pocket 950 personal me hanic would do it for 300 but I will try it my self looks kinda fun too

  • @87stratman
    @87stratman 8 років тому

    great job!

  • @mq46312
    @mq46312 7 років тому

    I have a E39 530i. The V8 version is basically doing the V6 version twice. In other words, twice the time, twice, twice the headache, and your back will be twice as sore the next day.

  • @gerardosantana4090
    @gerardosantana4090 5 років тому

    Great😀

  • @mlnelson53
    @mlnelson53 7 років тому +1

    Miss-fire in all cylinders in one bank, you comment is unlikely. Not true on this engine. It is the exact symptom for a known problem in the valve-train. Something called "intermediate levers" which are the mechanism for BMW's variable valve lift fails. BMW call this system "Valvetronic". When this system wears, it causes a misfire at idle in the entire bank. Well known problem on early N62 engines.

  • @iaimfortheeyes
    @iaimfortheeyes 4 роки тому

    I fr got this done at the dealer before I saw this😞

  • @tommykia3553
    @tommykia3553 6 років тому

    There is a a Facebook group called " BMW AGA TOOL RENTAL " and they have the tools that they rent . Hope this might help someone.

  • @ChrisFLPS
    @ChrisFLPS 9 років тому +2

    The video is only 5 seconds

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  9 років тому

      +Chris FLPS fixing it now. Sorry about that. thanks for letting me know

  • @esme-tb2eu
    @esme-tb2eu 7 років тому

    ❤️😊❣

  • @yahyashabazz5721
    @yahyashabazz5721 4 роки тому

    No... after actually doing this, this video was pretty garbage, yeah, there's just this cover, and we pop it off... wtf? A lot of guess work, and turning to other videos even after looking at this.