N62 Upper chain cover gasket replacement
11-13-2016, 11:27 AM
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Hi cRaCkZzZz, Was you able to unscrew from the bottom? Is it 8mm torx? Thanks a lot.
11-16-2016, 05:25 PM
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11-17-2016, 04:00 PM
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My Ride: Sold: 545i, sport package, cold weather, 6MT
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
tcpipmen, which project are you undertaking? The timing cover gaskets? The engine does not need to be lifted for that.
For the alternator bracket gasket, yes, you need to life the engine.
For the alternator bracket gasket, yes, you need to life the engine.
11-17-2016, 05:12 PM
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Hi westsidebalto, I'm doing upper timing cover gaskets. One of bolts on upper timing gasket is blocked by the oil cooler pipeline and I'm having hard time removing a bracket holding the oil cooler pipeline. That is upside down and I tried with L shape T25 torx socket but no luck. Really stuck here. Thanks for your help.
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02-21-2017, 09:43 PM
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My Ride: 07 550i Sports Package
Model Year: 2007
Anyone have pics or a good writeup specifically for the 550i. The timing cover is a bitch. How do you get to that bottom bolt?
01-20-2019, 09:10 PM
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So....did anybody ever figure out how to get the bottom bolt off the timing cover, with the two oil lines in the way. Do I need to jack the engine to get to that upside down screw?
Just started the valve cover and timing cover gasket job. Everything was going smoth till I ran into this. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
Just started the valve cover and timing cover gasket job. Everything was going smoth till I ran into this. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
07-12-2021, 07:04 PM
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So....did anybody ever figure out how to get the bottom bolt off the timing cover, with the two oil lines in the way. Do I need to jack the engine to get to that upside down screw?
Just started the valve cover and timing cover gasket job. Everything was going smoth till I ran into this. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
Just started the valve cover and timing cover gasket job. Everything was going smoth till I ran into this. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
07-12-2021, 07:30 PM
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My Ride: 550i sport package
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I was able to use a T25 screwdriver bit and a small pair of pliers to unscrew that screw holding the oil lines. I was careful not to fully remove the screw. Just loosen enough to get the oil lines out of the way to get to that bolt.
And a lot of patience!
Good luck!
And a lot of patience!
Good luck!
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07-12-2021, 07:53 PM
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Great. Thanks for the info. What a beast of a job!
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