Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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In this video, we walk through the valve cover gasket replacement on BMW's M62 V8. This will be applicable to any E39 5-series, E38 7-series, or E53 X5 with this engine.

Parts List:

(1) Valve cover, bank 1: 11121703172: tinyurl.com/3u3ea76a
(1) Valve cover, bank 2: 11121703175: tinyurl.com/56de4bb5
(1) Valve cover gasket set, bank 1: 11120034104: tinyurl.com/bxktzt87
(1) Valve cover gasket set, bank 2: 11120034105: tinyurl.com/yrt78f2k
(16) Rubber seal: 11121437395: tinyurl.com/czhrp7tr
(6) Rubber seal: 11121721879: tinyurl.com/3h6wyaj7
(2) Gasket, ignition coils: 11121733969: tinyurl.com/36rn39me
(4) O-ring, beauty covers: 61311459030: tinyurl.com/mr2e2rbc

Torque Specs:

Coil pack to valve cover: 71in/lb
Positive battery terminal to valve cover (bank 2): 44in/lb
Valve covers beauty cover to valve cover: 71in/lb
Valve covers to cylinder heads/upper timing covers: 89in/lb


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