What else should i replace with valve cover

trickster123 · 03-05-2024, 02:46 AM

Going to replace the vc on my e92 325i (uk) n52b25a with a febi part, does anyone know which gaskets this includes? And i cant find where to buy an oem bmw gasket for the vc. Any recommendations on what else to replace while im doing this the car is at 120k miles at the moment.

Phil325i · 03-05-2024, 04:25 AM

Genuine covers come complete with gaskets and fixing bolts in place. As for other jobs, a good time to do oil filter housing gasket if not already done...

trickster123 · 03-05-2024, 06:06 AM

Does the ecentfic shaft sensor and valvetronic gasket come with it?

Suvorovo · 03-05-2024, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by trickster123

Does the ecentfic shaft sensor and valvetronic gasket come with it?

Why are you replacing your ESS? Did you find oil in the connector? This part is kind of expensive to just replace just cause.

Gaskets come with a kit for both valvetronic and ESS.

AmuroRay · 03-06-2024, 02:12 PM

MILVS and N55 rockers, essential sensor and a nice tune!

d1saster · 03-21-2024, 01:18 PM

Check both vanos gear bolts if haven’t been replaced by the recall. Check the vanos timing. Might need the timing special tool for both of the tasks.

Varin · 04-04-2024, 05:39 PM

I'm replacing my valve cover next month, also UK 2.5L N52B25. Already ordered MILVS from Marty yesterday, will do that now as I don't want to go through opening it all up again any time soon. Might get the breather hose, that one from the back of the cover which has like 75% chance to break... If I do that, I might as well just replace whole CCV with other hoses.

Probably will do oil filter gasket as well at the same time.

Someone mentioned to me that I might as well get new DISA valves for the manifold. They might still be the original ones, car is from 2006. Does someone here knows if those degrade with time and affect performance and I should surely replace them after so many years of service? Or unless broken - do not touch?

Phil325i · 04-05-2024, 08:57 AM

Not sure if your N52 valve cover is alloy or plastic, but if it's plastic I would replace the whole cover. It's easy to replace just the gasket and miss a hairline crack or dead PCV system, which then means repeating the whole job again to change the cover.

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trickster123 New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 325i 2.5L Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	What else should i replace with valve cover Going to replace the vc on my e92 325i (uk) n52b25a with a febi part, does anyone know which gaskets this includes? And i cant find where to buy an oem bmw gasket for the vc. Any recommendations on what else to replace while im doing this the car is at 120k miles at the moment.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,215 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Genuine covers come complete with gaskets and fixing bolts in place. As for other jobs, a good time to do oil filter housing gasket if not already done... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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trickster123 New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 325i 2.5L Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Does the ecentfic shaft sensor and valvetronic gasket come with it?
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d1saster Captain 60 Rep 675 Posts Drives: F15 N55 & E93 N51 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Check both vanos gear bolts if haven’t been replaced by the recall. Check the vanos timing. Might need the timing special tool for both of the tasks.
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Varin New Member 4 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Winchester, UK iTrader: (0)	I'm replacing my valve cover next month, also UK 2.5L N52B25. Already ordered MILVS from Marty yesterday, will do that now as I don't want to go through opening it all up again any time soon. Might get the breather hose, that one from the back of the cover which has like 75% chance to break... If I do that, I might as well just replace whole CCV with other hoses. Probably will do oil filter gasket as well at the same time. Someone mentioned to me that I might as well get new DISA valves for the manifold. They might still be the original ones, car is from 2006. Does someone here knows if those degrade with time and affect performance and I should surely replace them after so many years of service? Or unless broken - do not touch?
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,215 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Not sure if your N52 valve cover is alloy or plastic, but if it's plastic I would replace the whole cover. It's easy to replace just the gasket and miss a hairline crack or dead PCV system, which then means repeating the whole job again to change the cover. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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