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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by seanjordan20
I have never seen a VC gasket prevent oil from leaking on the plugs. A VC gasket is to prevent oil from leaking out of the VC. The issue you are having is with the spark plug tube seals...
N52, yes: VC gasket plus seals.
N54 (mine): just VC gasket, no separate plug seals.

Relatively easy job, just lots and lots of dismantling of covers and other bits to get down to the VC itself.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 05:24 PM
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I believe the OP has a N52
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 07:33 PM
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And they say you should fit new aluminium bolts when changing the VC gasket set. Other 'they's' say you can re-use the aluminium bolts. Take a chance?
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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That is your choice to make. I reused mine 50k ago with no issues. Are you suppose to change aluminum bolts when removed, Yes you are. They are cheap so why not I just did not have them on hand when I needed them.
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