N54 new Valve Cover and gasket still leaking

Tmarcum · 04-17-2016, 06:13 PM

I have just installed a brand new Valve Cover, Gasket and bolts. Cleaned top of motor very well, torqued bolts to 7.5 ft lbs.... Anybody ever experience this...is it normal for these gaskets to need some time running and heating up before they seal properly???

Em/1 · 04-20-2016, 07:00 AM

Since no one else stepping in, I would suggest that I think Mikey, tech for Roundel (BMWCCA monthly) addressed this recently; even if not, he would be the guy to send an email to; he always replies promptly (can I assume you are a member!?)

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Tmarcum New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 135i--Blacked Out Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Charleston WV iTrader: (0)	N54 new Valve Cover and gasket still leaking I have just installed a brand new Valve Cover, Gasket and bolts. Cleaned top of motor very well, torqued bolts to 7.5 ft lbs.... Anybody ever experience this...is it normal for these gaskets to need some time running and heating up before they seal properly???
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Em/1 Lieutenant 83 Rep 562 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW GTI SE [0.00] 2020 Tesla M3P [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [0.00]	Since no one else stepping in, I would suggest that I think Mikey, tech for Roundel (BMWCCA monthly) addressed this recently; even if not, he would be the guy to send an email to; he always replies promptly (can I assume you are a member!?)
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