Cozzart

What's up everybody,

Have a question I'm hoping the community can advise me on.

I'm in the process of replacing my valve cover gaskets on my 08 550i.
Everything going fine, however I noticed the new valve cover gasket fits rather loose on the cover.

I purchased a vgc kit from Victor Reinz.
Cleaned the vcg good, is it normal for a new gasket to fit rather loose?
Kinda falls off while I'm turning it upside down.

Chris Mac

Ya....that makes it a little difficult to install. Mine where kind of loose when I did mine earlier this year.
I think I saw it on somebody’s posts or maybe on YouTube video, but I put some rtv gasket maker in random spots between the gasket and the cover and let it dry a little over night. It helps but still had a tough time installing those suckers! Just make sure the gasket is seated properly before tightening.
I had a hard time with the passenger side when installing. The gasket kept wanting to fall off. After a lot of cussing and a few deep breaths I got it on and no more oil leak!

audiophool

I like to use 3M 847 adhesive in a few strategic spots to tack the gaskets in place if they're being a pain. There's an old mechanic's trick of tying the gasket to the cover with dental floss, then remove the floss once the part is seated.

Cozzart

Went to a auto part store & picked up a bottle of Permatex Gasket maker.

Put alittle between the sides of the cover to keep the gasket in place & it worked!!
Gaskets are on!!

I just tightened the last cover bolt on the passanger side.

Thank you for your advice!! Stoked to get this done.
I'll post an update after putting everything back together & getting it back on the road.