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      04-03-2023, 11:20 AM   #1
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Valve Cover Replacement

At just under 85K -- Oil leaking from VC -- went ahead and replaced with OEM Mahle VC.

I believe that the photos show that the old cover was full of hardened & crusty oil carbon type stuff. Although the old cover was not warped or cracked that I could tell - the small passage ways for the PCV oil separator would be difficult to properly clean ~ glad I change the Cover and not just the gasket.

On my old N54 engine I had just changed out the gasket.

The gasket on this R&R was brittle and would snap crack at the lower locations of the cover close to the exhaust manifold (heat cycle issue for sure).

Note: OCI have been at 5K miles with PP Euro 5W-40

Rear most (3) Cover bolts were difficult to access but using my 1/4 flex extension it was doable and was even able to torque all 3. I did oil prime by leaving the injectors unplugged but it is not necessary. Followed up with clearing codes with my Autel OBD Scanner.
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Going to tackle job soon, any specific guides or video you followed?
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Going to tackle job soon, any specific guides or video you followed?
Check https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...rt+valve+cover
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