Subject: Watch out when putting the RTV on, other misc. tips Author: JohnG : member since October, 2004 : 2579 posts Posted on: 2008-11-14 12:27:16

Especially on the driver's side - there's a sharp bracket next to the oil filter cannister, and it poked a hole in my tube of red RTV. Of course I was focused on getting the perfect bead of RTV at the place specified by the TIS, so I didn't notice the HUGE mess of red RTV leaking out of the other end of the squeeze tube.

Little sandwich bags to label all the bolts helped a LOT. I had to pull the upper radiator hose for clearance, so the BMW coolant I had on hand came in handy for topping off/bleeding when I was done. The bolts that hold the upper timing chain covers on are a few different lenghts - it is helpful to mark where each one goes.

I replaced the gaskets around the vanos solenoids and the gasket on the passenger side that has something to do with the timing chain tensioner as well.

When you pull the tensioner out of the passenger side, make sure the metal o-ring comes with it - mine stuck to the outside of the tensioner cover and I had to pull it off very carefully to avoid dropping it

2001 740iL Sport Nachtblau / Blue & Ecru Highline
1999 Camaro Z28 Light Pewter Metallic / Neutral

• Ummmm Yeah, Mr. Lumburgh was happy w/ my TPS reports. I can finally start R&R - HighLine740iL 2008-11-13 23:04:41 (51 views)
  • Watch out when putting the RTV on, other misc. tips - JohnG 2008-11-14 12:27:16 (33 views)
  • I never re-use gaskets. You might also want to do your plugs.. - sdmike 2008-11-14 10:53:49 (21 views)
    • Just did 8k in parts & service in May 08. New plugs, gaskets, suspension - HighLine740iL 2008-11-14 11:37:30 (19 views)
      • I just had my gaskets re-done under an Indy's 12mo warranty - sdmike 2008-11-14 12:17:22 (12 views)
        • It's his valve cover gaskets that he had done, timing cover gaskets leaking - JohnG 2008-11-14 12:19:11 (21 views)
          • That is correct. The timing cover gaskets are leaking (nt) - HighLine740iL 2008-11-14 13:01:06 (20 views)
            • my bad! That's what lack of work/mental stimulation will do to you. :) (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-14 13:28:00 (11 views)
              • No Worries Mike!!! What kind of career are you looking for? Lots of IT etc in - HighLine740iL 2008-11-14 16:52:41 (8 views)
                • last couple of roles I ran product management & marketing for tech companies - sdmike 2008-11-14 20:08:52 (12 views)
  • Hey, you're in Minneapolis right? You want some help? - bsnedeker 2008-11-14 09:14:26 (14 views)
    • In Maryland near Wash DC. Thaks for the offer to help. (nt) - HighLine740iL 2008-11-14 11:38:23 (9 views)
      • Drive her down to NC and you can use my lift! And my service! :) (nt) - eaglecomm 2008-11-14 12:15:19 (11 views)
        • Tempting, however I have a 'George Costanza' sleeping quarters under my desk for - HighLine740iL 2008-11-14 16:56:05 (14 views)
  • I'd reuse the VCG but pull it out and put a bead ot red RTV on top of the gasket - bmw635 2008-11-13 23:18:15 (19 views)
    • Of course, I stripped the old paint in the groove so that helps alot with the - bmw635 2008-11-13 23:19:06 (11 views)
      • I purchased new Valve covers from BMW. The originals were peeling too. I used - HighLine740iL 2008-11-14 11:39:40 (21 views)
  • Re: Ummmm Yeah, Mr. Lumburgh was happy w/ my TPS reports. I can finally start R&R - awesomeisluke 2008-11-13 23:06:21 (11 views)