Where to get a valve cover gasket replacement?
RBMW N54 VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT ECS TUNING 1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 44281 1.800.924.5172 WWW.ECSTUNING.COM2 SOME EXPERIENCE RECOMMENDED BASIC SKILLS REQUIRED ADVANCED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & SPECIALTY TOOLS REQUIRED ADVANCED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
What do I need to replace the N54 valve cover?
Below is a list of the tools we used to replace the N54 Valve Cover Gasket. Additional tools may be required for any issues that arise during installation such as rust, corrosion, or broken and stripped fasteners. SHOP SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
How do you change the valve cover on a Mini Cooper?
Open all four ignition coil electrical connectors by rotating the connector (red arrows) up 90 degrees. Then remove the electrical connectors from the ignition coils. Remove the ignition coils from the cylinder head by pulling them straight up.
What are the torque specs for valve cover bolts?
Valve cover bolts into header? VC bolts torque to 60 in-lbs (5 lb-fts). Are you talking about the exhaust heat shield bolts, maybe?
What should I do if I take the valve cover off?
Do not fully tighten down the bolts that hold the valve cover quite yet. Let the RTV cure for a couple of hours, then tighten down the rest of the bolts to the specified torque listed in the service manual. For my car it’s 10 ftlbs. What kind of vehicle is this? Also what I was thinking, if the gasket is cork it’s usually mandatory to apply RTV.
Why is there no torque on VC bolts?
There is no torque on VC bolts, you simply run them in till they hit solid and stop. They are shoulder bolts, tightening them tighter does nothing but break them. That’s why the ‘torque’ number is so low.
What are the symptoms of a failing valve cover gasket?
You can ignore the symptoms of a failing valve cover gasket for a while. However, if you let it go too long, it can result in costly damage. Some of the major symptoms are: Low oil level/oil leaks – This is one of the easiest ways to tell if you have a failing valve cover gasket.