09-30-2012, 03:59 AM
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Seek to understand,^Value
Location: San Jose, California
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 17,118
Mein Auto: 02 BMW 525i M54 automatic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by superwashcycle
I have searched all over for a picture of what a leaking valve cover gasket looks like from the perspective of someone popping open the hood.
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Following instructions in the first thread of this forum, I typed /vcg F3 in the bestlinks, which found tutorials and videos galore:
- How to replace the E39 V8 valve cover gasket (1) (2) (3) (4) (540 pdf) (E38) (E38 pdf) & VCG DIYs for the E39 I6 M54 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (2004 E46 video) (another E46 video) (yet another E46 video) & which VCG brand to buy (1) (2) & what VCG lubricants to use (1) & how to replace the timing chain tensioner and rail guide on the I6 (1) & on the M62 (1) & on the M62TU (1) (2) (3)
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Originally Posted by superwashcycle
Currently, droplets of oil are gathering where the black plastic of the top engine cover ends on the passenger side.
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Here's a picture of my leaking VCG on the passenger side from my belt drive overhaul DIY:
- Failed alternator and a subsequent belt drive system overhaul DIY (1)
(ignore the caption as I'm re-using the picture from post #110)
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Originally Posted by superwashcycle
either a belt or the CCV
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And, this thread, found by typing /ccv F3 in the bestlinks, will help with the CCV:
- How to test the crankcase ventilation (aka CCV, CVV, PCV, CPV, & OSV) pressure regulating valve system (1)
Last edited by bluebee; 09-30-2012 at 04:00 AM.
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