BMW Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (E46, E36) FCP Euro - DIY 10

FCP's own Zach Miller teaches you how to replace the valve cover gasket on your 1999-2006 3-Series BMW. Also applicable to E36 models.

If you have oil spots on the driveway, low oil levels between oil changes or have a burning smell coming from the engine bay this may be the cause.

BMW Valve Cover Gasket Set
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As always, send a message for any questions you may have. I strive to maintain a 100% success rate for helping enthusiasts solve their BMW problems.

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[mipichita]

why i have to maintain the engine coil in the order

[millertimebmw]

@mipichita Incase you have engine problems in the future, you can follow the problems.

[jonpoint365]

Hey Zack!

Are all E-46 prown to other oil leaks? Like oil lines on other E46? I may have multi oil leaks? I own a 03' 330 ci

[millertimebmw]

@jonpoint365 Hello, yes all of them tend to leak at some point. and multiple oil leas are common.

[AlexcMr90]

Is it the same at 5 series?`I have a sedan 525 from 2005 .

[millertimebmw]

@AlexcMr90 Yes, the same!

[TheJamesmilan]

This is way better than any book/ repair manual. Good shit Zach!

[MrLennyb86]

great video thanks alot bro.. im going to to get started asap.. so how much do they charge for this service at the dealership;

[ivantnt26]

@fantomg100 lol i guess somebody who is fucking your girlfriend drives a bimmer, whats up with all those angry comments about bimmers lol ?

[mipichita]

oh OK but, the parts sold me one and said the order didnt matter, how i find the correct order? and tanks men you did good job on your videos

[albarran9]

Thanks! This is way better than reading a DIY and more comprehensive.

[MrAdk25]

great video!

[fantomg100]

2005 545I LEAKS OLL OVER THE WORST ENGINE EVER BUT ALL BMW'S LEAKS OIL AFTER A WHILE WHAT A BULL SHIT BRAND

[john32234]

You are the man Zach! :-)

[IPGAuto]

@millertimebmw - Better than that is 01 740iL with S62 M5 swap. You won't have to bad VANOS noise like the M62s

[millertimebmw]

@IPGAuto I always wanted a 2001 740il (possible 540 6-speed swap ;)

[IPGAuto]

@millertimebmw - I think they were crappy magnesium which were crap. The E38 was the best BMW I ever drove. I WILL be getting one again

[millertimebmw]

@IPGAuto WOW the 4.4L V8 didn't leak? Maybe due to the metal valve covers?

[IPGAuto]

@millertimebmw - Maybe. After 185k miles It might be. Idk, car is long gone though so no longer my problem. Only BMW I didnt have issue with was my 2001 740iL

[millertimebmw]

@IPGAuto - Still no leaks!Fingers Crossed! How about your valve cover itself, maybe it had warped?

[IPGAuto]

@millertimebmw - ELRING is ok. I cleaned it, actually used verrry smooth sandpaper and cleaned the surface perfect.

[millertimebmw]

@oxOsicknessOxo True, thanks!



[millertimebmw]

@charcoal530i Same thing! :)

[millertimebmw]

@ez2012able They do not have one :(

[millertimebmw]

@bamidbar2 Hello, do you know what color the leak is (use a white napkin to check).