portugaldrc Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Hi,I made this video, i hope helps someone... MangoMan, momo, RichS and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macp Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Good video well shot with good tips & advice. Well done man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portugaldrc Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklyman Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) I'm new to the E46, so this is a great video, but @ 12:14 you fit the new gasket to the cylinder head, the cut to 12:42 to fit the cover, but the gasket has gone ? Is the gasket best fitted to the cover, rather than the head ? Great video format - steady, no chat or music - 1st class. Edited November 25, 2015 by sparklyman portugaldrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R11CH Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Always fit the gasket to the cover first then carefully position it on the head. Make sure the spark plug gaskets do not fall out the cover while placing it into postion. portugaldrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMan Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Hi PTdrc. Can you tell me why you needed to replace the Gasket? What symptoms did you have please? Thanks. ps. Nice Video! portugaldrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrahimx2001 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 I'm doing this to mine hopefully tomorrow. I have oil seeping through and filling up the spark plug holes. I'm also getting a strong smell of burning oil when I drive it hard. portugaldrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMan Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 The reason I asked is that just lately, (in the last week or so) if the car has been sitting for a couple of days I've noticed a very slight bit of smoke coming up from the rear of the Engine on the Exhaust side. Only lasts a maybe a minute after the motor has been running for a couple of minutes, and as I say, only if I haven't used it for a couple of days. Would you say that this is the culprit..? This is the best photo I could manage to take.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrahimx2001 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 It's quite difficult to say. Easiest thing I can advise if check around the valve cover to see if there is any oil/grease. Just run your finger around the v cover MangoMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R11CH Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Would be the gasket for sure. Mine would create lots of smoke for the first 4-5mins of running due to it sitting all week and i would even get it on long steep inclines. New gaskets sorted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMan Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Thanks Rich.... I was thinking of getting this one from ECP - £20.99 with 30% Discount: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3+Series_2.5_1999/p/car-parts/engine-parts1/engine-parts/car-gasket-seals/?368110300&1&795f7483c3a700c19cfc39db9310649d9b5a2111&000541 I've always had good stuff from ECP. What you reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R11CH Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Bmw only for this one bud, seen so many use the cheaper ones and end up replacing it again a few miles down the road. Its not expensive from Bmw either. avalaugh and MangoMan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennno2005 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 On 7/31/2016 at 09:53, MangoMan said: Thanks Rich.... I was thinking of getting this one from ECP - £20.99 with 30% Discount: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3+Series_2.5_1999/p/car-parts/engine-parts1/engine-parts/car-gasket-seals/?368110300&1&795f7483c3a700c19cfc39db9310649d9b5a2111&000541 I've always had good stuff from ECP. What you reckon? I used one from ECP and it was fine when I sold the car 1 year / 10k later. I have since heard the non genuine ones don't last as long though. MangoMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) On 30/07/2016 at 15:39, MangoMan said: The reason I asked is that just lately, (in the last week or so) if the car has been sitting for a couple of days I've noticed a very slight bit of smoke coming up from the rear of the Engine on the Exhaust side. Only lasts a maybe a minute after the motor has been running for a couple of minutes, and as I say, only if I haven't used it for a couple of days. Would you say that this is the culprit..? This is the best photo I could manage to take.... Has your engine ever overheated? 90% of the time a failed gasket will cause your symptoms due to oil leaking down onto the exhaust heat shielding and burning off. The rear moon shape parts of the valve housing is pretty prone to this. The other 10% of the time however is due to a warped cover itself. Theyre only plastic so easily get bent out of shape if overheated, hence oil will easily escape. Ive had both happen to me and had to do this job many times. Oh, and btw, NEVER buy anything other than an original bmw gasket. The aftermarket ones are thinner and badly made so 9 times out of 10 youll be doing the job again in a year or so. Trust me Edited August 23, 2016 by R2D2 MangoMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 As above. It's not wise to buy stuff like this from ECP. Dealers only and do the job properly, once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugs Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I recently replaced my cover and gasket. I bought the first gasket from Ecp and although it didn't actually leak I ended up buying a replacement cover with new gasket from BMW as it turned out my cover was cracked. The difference with the Ecp gasket and the genuine is night and day. I would only use a genuine gasket if I was to do it again. I bought the gasket and the bolt seals and in total it was only about £60. The gasket without the bolt seals is, I believe, only about £38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I really can't fathom why people would skimp on parts like this. Do you use newspaper to wipe your crease with too ? ibrahimx2001 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrahimx2001 Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 7 hours ago, Daz 330 Cs said: I really can't fathom why people would skimp on parts like this. Do you use newspaper to wipe your crease with too ? Hahaha it will give a good scratch to the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMan Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 On 8/23/2016 at 15:35, R2D2 said: Has your engine ever overheated? 90% of the time a failed gasket will cause your symptoms due to oil leaking down onto the exhaust heat shielding and burning off. The rear moon shape parts of the valve housing is pretty prone to this. The other 10% of the time however is due to a warped cover itself. Theyre only plastic so easily get bent out of shape if overheated, hence oil will easily escape. Ive had both happen to me and had to do this job many times. Oh, and btw, NEVER buy anything other than an original bmw gasket. The aftermarket ones are thinner and badly made so 9 times out of 10 youll be doing the job again in a year or so. Trust me Thanks for the info and advice. Appreciated. As far as overheated, not to my knowledge. Also it's only started as of late, and not all the time. Sometimes can go for days without it smoking, and even then it is just a whiff. And I've never had to top up the oil yet in over 4 months. I will keep an eye on it and if it gets any worse I'll replace the Gasket with an Original one. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portugaldrc Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi PTdrc. Can you tell me why you needed to replace the Gasket? What symptoms did you have please? Thanks. [emoji6] ps. Nice Video! [emoji4] Hoo my god, i forgot to came here sorry for that guys. I will answer now, hope is not too late. In my case i have alot of oil leak on the Gasket, i have replaced the old gasket and the gasket was hard like plastic, the new one was like rubber Now is everting good! MangoMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB_330 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Do you have to re-torque everything again after say 1 month or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portugaldrc Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Do you have to re-torque everything again after say 1 month or so? I don't have retorque, I only torque the screw once. Till now always no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB_330 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 1 hour ago, portugaldrc said: I don't have retorque, I only torque the screw once. Till now always no problem Ok, thanks, I wouldn't have thought so seeing as though if everything is has been put back right and torqued once, it should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
