2010-2017 BMW 4 Cylinder Turbo (N20/N26) Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (Fast Method) - F10 528i

Hey Guys,

Here is a video of a complete walkthrough of a valve cover removal and reinstall on a 2014 BMW 528i with an N20 motor (89k miles), process is very similar with a N26 motor.
This engine was used on all of the following cars. The 1, 2, 3 & 4 Series cars have an additional step of removing the cowl before gaining access to the rear of the valve cover.
#BMW #N20 #N26

F20   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
F21   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
F22   (11/2012 — 06/2016)
F23   (04/2014 — 06/2015)
F30   (04/2011 — 07/2015)
F31   (07/2011 — 06/2015)
F32   (11/2012 — 06/2016)
F07 GT LCI   (08/2012 — 02/2017)
F10   (06/2010 — 06/2013)
F10 LCI   (10/2012 — 10/2016)
F11 LCI   (10/2012 — 02/2017)

This Kit Includes
Qty Part OEM # Brand Price
1 Vacuum Pump Seal 11127507217
1 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set 11127588418
1 Engine Variable Valve Lift Eccentric Shaft Actuator Seal 11377502022
2 Direct Injection High Pressure Fuel Pump Bolt 13517632572

Tool List:
8mm Socket
14mm Wrench
17mm Wrench
T30/T40 Torx
E7/E8/E10 Socket
Flathead Screwdriver
3 in/6 in Extensions
3/8 in Swivel
3/8 in Ratchet
1/4 in Ratchet
Torque Wrench

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[wn]

I watched several videos on the subject multiple times before attempting. Hands down this is the best step by step guide showing disassembly and reassembly with torque specs as you go and a few little tricks and reminders to be patient.

[Lee-qtl]

Awesome video. Best I have watched in a while. No cursing and straight to the point. Only thing I did differently was NOT disconnect the battery but instead pulled the very bottom left fuse in the trunk to stop the pump from engaging every time the car felt movement. Number 189 on this 528i. The reason for that is the last time the battery was unhooked it reset all the sensors and it cost $125 to have it reprogrammed on this car. So being the reason for just pulling the fuse. Thank you for taking the time to create the video and post it. Much appreciated. God bless

[dannyg.]

Mission accomplished without a single glitch. Started up and idled until all oil spill residue burnt off. Alls fine now. Thanks again for the video.

[WestTexMMA]

Great video. One thing that will also help is if you disconnect the o2 sensors you can peel the whole wire harness back and out of your way.

[dson]

Perfect video, thanks for taking the time to film and upload. Made my experience in changing my valve cover gasket simple and relatively quick.

[JamesIgnacio]

Excellent video. I just did changed today on my 2016 5series valve cover gasket using this video as my reference and it did help me a lot. The only thing that challenged me most was putting back for the vacuum part at the back in aligning the notch coz it did moved and rotate 😂with that tight space and a new seal oh man😅 Thank you for your detailed video, I really appreciate taking your time to share with us. 🙏

[zewduy]

Great video clarity and great instruction and very efficient I ever seen in YouTube. Great teacher.

[vnod]

Bought a 2014 528i about a month ago and noticed a funky burning smell with some smoke coming from the left side. I know what I'm doing this weekend lol

[dannyg.]

Picked up this issue yesterday. Wife car. She complained of smoke. So i checked the brakes for not releasing fully. About a month now. Oil leaks on manifold. Will getnon it immedeately. Very clear video on how to fix this. Thank you very much.

[devote]

I've watched a few of these valve cover gasket replacement videos. This one seems to fly straight to the point.

[justinthompson]

Thanks for the video it helped me replace my gasket and my car is fixed thanks to you appreciate it

[floof]

Took me two days of working in the rain but I finally managed to get it. Old one was not only stuck on that damned fuel line, but the head oil line as well... Luckily the oil line clipped/bent back into place.

[PBrooksSawyer]

About to tackle this. Im assuming this is the same process for 2016 528i? Thank you for taking the time to make a clear, informative video.

[noexceptnullptr]

Nice video. More clear than some other N20 valve cover gasket replacement videos. By the way, the engine sounded like the timing chain was loose. Subbed and waiting for a timing chain replacement video lol.

[ramonflex]

Thanks for the video. It’s pretty clear and well explained.

[arjunpatel]

Great video with detail explantion my friend, i have the same car my problem is i found oil on sparkplug tube how to fix that issue if have any video on that please share

[ademirgomesdesouzajunior]

Adorei a explicação. Muito Obrigado!!!!

[octaviotavarez]

This is probably the best detail video I've seen 👏

[franciscoxochical]

Thanks bro. You made it this so easy 🙏🏽

[MrAdamhillman]

Really appreciate the great video. Wanted to know exactly what i was in for. You showed me every step. Now i have to subscribe. Do any e39 work?