need opinion ASAP... doing spark plugs

Gav91183 · 07-09-2014, 12:33 PM

Doing my plugs and I notice oil in this lil guy (assuming freeze plug)... this is located under the oil cap and next to plug 2

I pulled plug 1 and it looked like it was running very hot, slight oil on threads. Pulled plug 2 and this is what I see. covered in oil

It was told to me it's more than likely the valve cover gasket from a pretty stand up BMW tech. 1) how hard is it for a beginner DIY, my brother is an expert and could probably do it if I cant. 2) should I stop and not pull the rest of the plugs, put the old ones back in and then wait till I fix the VC gasket?

Thanks!

Tiago@VRSF · 07-09-2014, 12:45 PM

It's probably the VC gasket, just have your brother help if you're not confident

You don't have to redo the plugs if you're going planning on doing the repair soon.

135Pats · 07-09-2014, 12:47 PM

VCG

Gav91183 · 07-09-2014, 12:58 PM

blah! At least I found a DYI.. Guess Ill order it and needed parts and get to it next weekend maybe

Gav91183 · 07-09-2014, 01:25 PM

$160 for parts... dealer said about a grand... I guess This will be one of those DYI and follow the directions precisely haha

iturbo_bmw · 07-09-2014, 03:54 PM

vcg unless u spilled some oil there..

Rat_House · 07-09-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by iturbo_bmw

vcg unless u spilled some oil there..

the oil looks pretty clean, might just be spilled oil

07-11-2014, 04:01 AM

Just did mine given that I recently had the same problem. You might want to consider getting a whole new valve cover, in case your issue is not the gasket, but a cracked valve cover instead.

I ended up running a very light bead of Hondabond around the entire head/gasket mating surface. All is now well!

While in there I also cleaned the valves and changed the OFHG. If you have the time, might want to consider those projects as well.

Gav91183 · 07-11-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

Just did mine given that I recently had the same problem. You might want to consider getting a whole new valve cover, in case your issue is not the gasket, but a cracked valve cover instead.

I ended up running a very light bead of Hondabond around the entire head/gasket mating surface. All is now well!

While in there I also cleaned the valves and changed the OFHG. If you have the time, might want to consider those projects as well.

is there a DIY on here for that?

Scottycs · 07-11-2014, 12:52 PM

I spilled oil doing my last oil change and was surprised how much made in under the cover to the valve cover. That is what it looks like on yours.

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Originally Posted by Rat_House

the oil looks pretty clean, might just be spilled oil

07-11-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gav91183

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCobra94

Just did mine given that I recently had the same problem. You might want to consider getting a whole new valve cover, in case your issue is not the gasket, but a cracked valve cover instead.

I ended up running a very light bead of Hondabond around the entire head/gasket mating surface. All is now well!

While in there I also cleaned the valves and changed the OFHG. If you have the time, might want to consider those projects as well.

is there a DIY on here for that?

A simple search will answer your question.

Gav91183 · 07-13-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

A simple search will answer your question.

True, but with like most of the people it's the summer and I'm lazy.

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