Engine - Oil Leaks From Valve Cover Area
SI B 11 03 05Engine
June 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
N62 and N62TU Valve Cover and Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
MODEL
E60 (5 Series) 545i and 550i
E63 and E64 (6 Series) All Models
E65 and E66 (7 Series) 745i, 745Li, 750i and 750Li
E53 (X5) 4.4i and 4.8is
SITUATION
Unless the cover itself is damaged, deformed, cracked, etc., the N62 and N62TU valve cover should not be replaced when an oil leak is encountered. Only the gasket materials should be replaced to remedy the complaint. The correct part numbers are listed in EPC.
The valve cover should not be replaced when completing engine repairs such as replacement of engine cylinder heads. Only the gasket material should be replaced using the correct part numbers listed in EPC.
Repair Instruction RA 11 12 005 will be updated to reflect these changes.
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