HELP NEEDED! E90 Service Manual: Valve Cover Gasket

jnjn1980 · 03-29-2011, 04:28 PM

Im getting ready to replace the valve gasket cover and bolts (had 2 broken bolts). Im looking for a DIY on the E90. Does anyone have a pdf or link to a pdf of the Bentley e90 service manual? Im just looking for this section. I think i can do every part, im just concerned about taking off the putting back on the Vavletronic motor. Any help or suggestions or images would be greatly appreciated.

Im new to the forums so if there is a link out there please forward on to me or email me at:

jnjn1980@yahoo.com

jomegared · 09-18-2011, 06:35 PM

Did you ever get this? I am looking as well.

Brian_TII · 09-20-2011, 10:34 PM

I just replaced the broken bolts and skipped the gasket... No Leaks in over a year

jomegared · 09-26-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian_TII

I just replaced the broken bolts and skipped the gasket... No Leaks in over a year

Any chance you could re-enact this bolt replacement with pictures?

Brian_TII · 09-29-2011, 08:05 AM

Not really... Just look up the spark plug replacement tread to get the plastic cover off. After that just look for broken bolts. You should be able to carefully and patiently remove the shaft of the broken bolt with a pick. If you have to you can use an extractor bit on your drill but you need to be careful to only get the shaft of the bolt. IMHO the pick wwas the easiest option... Just spun the old out.

jomegared · 10-26-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian_TII

Not really... Just look up the spark plug replacement tread to get the plastic cover off. After that just look for broken bolts. You should be able to carefully and patiently remove the shaft of the broken bolt with a pick. If you have to you can use an extractor bit on your drill but you need to be careful to only get the shaft of the bolt. IMHO the pick wwas the easiest option... Just spun the old out.

Thanks Brian, I'll be sure to try the pick option first. (If that ends up being my problem.)

bmweezy · 10-31-2011, 03:32 PM

I may need perform this fix as well... do you happen to know the part # for the replacement bolts?

Thanks.

Brian_TII · 11-01-2011, 01:00 AM

I'd check on your year / model but for my 11/05 prod 330i it's #5 in the below link.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...37&hg=11&fg=15

11120409288

motosport3 · 11-23-2012, 05:32 PM

How much lb/ft do you need to torque the bolts to?

Thanks!

03-29-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
jnjn1980 New Member 8 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 06 325i (e90) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Springdale, AR iTrader: (0)	HELP NEEDED! E90 Service Manual: Valve Cover Gasket Im getting ready to replace the valve gasket cover and bolts (had 2 broken bolts). Im looking for a DIY on the E90. Does anyone have a pdf or link to a pdf of the Bentley e90 service manual? Im just looking for this section. I think i can do every part, im just concerned about taking off the putting back on the Vavletronic motor. Any help or suggestions or images would be greatly appreciated. Im new to the forums so if there is a link out there please forward on to me or email me at: jnjn1980@yahoo.com
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bmweezy Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Black/Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I may need perform this fix as well... do you happen to know the part # for the replacement bolts? Thanks.
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Brian_TII Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 06 e90 330i 6spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I'd check on your year / model but for my 11/05 prod 330i it's #5 in the below link. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...37&hg=11&fg=15 11120409288
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09-29-2011, 08:05 AM	#5
Brian_TII Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 06 e90 330i 6spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Not really... Just look up the spark plug replacement tread to get the plastic cover off. After that just look for broken bolts. You should be able to carefully and patiently remove the shaft of the broken bolt with a pick. If you have to you can use an extractor bit on your drill but you need to be careful to only get the shaft of the bolt. IMHO the pick wwas the easiest option... Just spun the old out.
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motosport3 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2005 997S, 2013 BMW X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	How much lb/ft do you need to torque the bolts to? Thanks!
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