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Oil leaking around the valve cover on an N51 BMW? In this full-length garage video, I take on the valve cover gasket job and show the process rather than just the finished result. If you're dealing with an oil smell, smoke near the engine, or oil around the cover, this is one repair worth understanding before you dig in.
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This is a longer video, not a quick Short. You'll have time to follow the N51/N52-style valve cover gasket work and see why I treat an oil leak as something to track down, not just wipe away. Check the exact engine and fastener procedure for your car before starting.
This DirtyKurty full-length DIY video follows a BMW N51 valve cover gasket replacement, a common source of engine oil leaks and burning-oil smell on N51 and related N52 applications. The creator's published description references smoke, oil smell, oil leaks and possible misfire symptoms. Use this repair video as a visual reference for BMW six-cylinder valve-cover sealing work, and confirm parts, tightening specifications and vehicle fitment against your particular engine. This is a repair walkthrough, not a claim that every symptom has the same cause.
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BMW N51 valve cover gasket replacement, Full-length engine oil-leak repair video
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