M57 Valve Cover Gasket DIY video

sunny_j · 12-09-2019, 12:16 PM

Here's a video a Yozh and I did on replacing the valve cover gasket on a 335d. Next weekend we will be doing a VCG on a 2012 x5d and if there's anything you guys want to see, comment below.

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Jones68 · 12-09-2019, 04:08 PM

Nicely done- ! Appreciate all the little details about clips etc.

Chris

Mik325tds · 12-09-2019, 04:32 PM

Well done! Very detailed explanations. Thank you!

Canadiesel · 12-09-2019, 10:34 PM

Great video, wish there were more m57 tutorials like this

Jones68 · 12-10-2019, 01:45 PM

I know I'm a new guy here, but this is good sticky material IMHO

tryingtobebest · 12-11-2019, 12:16 AM

While being at it and if you guys fine with sharing mileage numbers, you guys should absolutely check if your timing chain is stretched or not with this very inexpensive kit:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Diesel-Engi...7/173486814695

It would be nice to see some different data and if the timing might be off...
???

cevans · 12-11-2019, 10:24 AM

Great video, subscribed!

Yozh · 12-13-2019, 12:15 AM

We did check the timing of course. It was spot on. Also spot on from checking TestO parameters on crankshaft to camshaft sync. Did not check chain stretch as did not have pins to lock chain tensioner.

Mik325tds · 12-15-2019, 01:17 PM

One thing that would be nice to add to the video is which technique you guys used to get the injectors out. Slide hammer with special nuts welded together?

sunny_j · 12-15-2019, 05:16 PM

We just did the VCG on my x5 last night and we showed the injector puller and offset bracket. I'll try to get the video uploaded by Friday

robnitro · 12-16-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Yozh

We did check the timing of course. It was spot on. Also spot on from checking TestO parameters on crankshaft to camshaft sync. Did not check chain stretch as did not have pins to lock chain tensioner.

Can this can to crank sync be checked anytime with testo, where would I look for it? Thanks

Yozh · 12-16-2019, 11:12 PM

Anytime, just ignition on.

Yozh · 01-03-2020, 12:39 AM

Just added two digest videos of a valve cover replacement from beginning to the end on an X5. Not a lot of commentary but got some details on the vac line mess.

ddinse · 02-02-2020, 12:52 AM

Did mine this weekend. Thanks guys for taking the time to film these.

Yozh · 02-02-2020, 02:15 AM

Looks clean. What mileage. Did you check the timing and chain stretch?

ddinse · 02-02-2020, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Yozh

Looks clean. What mileage. Did you check the timing and chain stretch?

Only 66k miles. Started some pretty major blue smoke a few weeks after going on a diet. Started leaking oil out the rear main. Just bought the vehicle in Dec. when i did valve cover gasket, I noticed the hidden bolt under the vacuum bracket was gone and the plastic brackets holding the harness at the back of the cover were broken off. The injector bolts and a few of the rear cover bolts were loose and the gasket was in good condition (changed it anyway). So I think the gasket was done once already but not done well. The smoking is much better and I haven't seen any oil leaks as of yet. Still getting some light blue smoke on acceleration and the blow by seems pretty heavy. Might be dealing with valve sleeves?
Didn't look at timing chain but hoping it is good at its lower miles.

ddinse · 02-03-2020, 06:57 AM

Increasing light blue smoke on my AM drive today. Even at idle. If it were a gasser I'd say the engine was blown.

Chief Orman · 02-03-2020, 10:47 PM

What mileage do I need to start worrying about the valve cover gasket?

ddinse · 02-04-2020, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Orman

What mileage do I need to start worrying about the valve cover gasket?

I would say 100k unless you see signs of failure. My 2011 35d has 145k with no issues. I should probably do that one soon.... not sure the VCG was the issue with the 335d. It is still smoking and saw a small puddle of oil again. I will pull the covers soon and see if it's leaking around turbos or still the rear main. Waiting for Yohz to post a vid of a complete overhaul...

Chief Orman · 02-04-2020, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ddinse

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Orman

What mileage do I need to start worrying about the valve cover gasket?

I would say 100k unless you see signs of failure. My 2011 35d has 145k with no issues. I should probably do that one soon.... not sure the VCG was the issue with the 335d. It is still smoking and saw a small puddle of oil again. I will pull the covers soon and see if it's leaking around turbos or still the rear main. Waiting for Yohz to post a vid of a complete overhaul...

Cost to replace?

Yozh · 02-05-2020, 12:03 AM

Under $100 in parts including changing your vac lines. Assuming you keep original bolts.

Chief Orman · 02-05-2020, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yozh

Under $100 in parts including changing your vac lines. Assuming you keep original bolts.

what if you have a shop do it?

12-09-2019, 12:16 PM	#1
sunny_j Lieutenant 211 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2012 X5d Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia iTrader: (0)	M57 Valve Cover Gasket DIY video Here's a video a Yozh and I did on replacing the valve cover gasket on a 335d. Next weekend we will be doing a VCG on a 2012 x5d and if there's anything you guys want to see, comment below. If you find the videos useful please like and subscribe __________________ 2012 X5d \| Deleted & BRR Tuned \| DWR TCU Tune \| 10.25" Android 8.1 Screen Build Thread https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/show....php?t=1529213
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12-11-2019, 12:16 AM	#6
tryingtobebest First Lieutenant 87 Rep 369 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Ab iTrader: (3)	While being at it and if you guys fine with sharing mileage numbers, you guys should absolutely check if your timing chain is stretched or not with this very inexpensive kit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Diesel-Engi...7/173486814695 It would be nice to see some different data and if the timing might be off... ???
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12-13-2019, 12:15 AM	#8
Yozh Colonel 870 Rep 2,615 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wet Coast iTrader: (4)	We did check the timing of course. It was spot on. Also spot on from checking TestO parameters on crankshaft to camshaft sync. Did not check chain stretch as did not have pins to lock chain tensioner.
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12-15-2019, 01:17 PM	#9
Mik325tds Major 806 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Greater Detroit iTrader: (0)	One thing that would be nice to add to the video is which technique you guys used to get the injectors out. Slide hammer with special nuts welded together?
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12-15-2019, 05:16 PM	#10
sunny_j Lieutenant 211 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2012 X5d Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia iTrader: (0)	We just did the VCG on my x5 last night and we showed the injector puller and offset bracket. I'll try to get the video uploaded by Friday __________________ 2012 X5d \| Deleted & BRR Tuned \| DWR TCU Tune \| 10.25" Android 8.1 Screen Build Thread https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/show....php?t=1529213
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12-16-2019, 11:12 PM	#12
Yozh Colonel 870 Rep 2,615 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wet Coast iTrader: (4)	Anytime, just ignition on.
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01-03-2020, 12:39 AM	#13
Yozh Colonel 870 Rep 2,615 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wet Coast iTrader: (4)	Just added two digest videos of a valve cover replacement from beginning to the end on an X5. Not a lot of commentary but got some details on the vac line mess.
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02-02-2020, 12:52 AM	#14
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Yozh Colonel 870 Rep 2,615 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wet Coast iTrader: (4)	Looks clean. What mileage. Did you check the timing and chain stretch?
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02-03-2020, 06:57 AM	#17
ddinse Private 5 Rep 62 Posts Drives: bmw 328d x drive Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Increasing light blue smoke on my AM drive today. Even at idle. If it were a gasser I'd say the engine was blown.
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02-05-2020, 12:03 AM	#21
Yozh Colonel 870 Rep 2,615 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wet Coast iTrader: (4)	Under $100 in parts including changing your vac lines. Assuming you keep original bolts.
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