Valve Cover Gasket

gutus · 07-20-2022, 02:04 PM

Hello,

When changing the valve cover gasket on a Z4M, is it advised to also replace the screws? Most of the gasket replacement kits do not include screws so I want to make sure it is ok to use the old hardware.

Thanks in advance!

grannyknot · 07-20-2022, 03:11 PM

Yes you can reuse the fasteners, they are not under much stress so won't stretch.

MarinerZ4C · 07-21-2022, 07:24 AM

Sorry - I noted as I posted you have an M (I have N52 engine) What Grannyknot said.

07-20-2022, 02:04 PM	#1
gutus Banned 24 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 535i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Valve Cover Gasket Hello, When changing the valve cover gasket on a Z4M, is it advised to also replace the screws? Most of the gasket replacement kits do not include screws so I want to make sure it is ok to use the old hardware. Thanks in advance!
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07-20-2022, 03:11 PM	#2
grannyknot Captain 951 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4M coupe Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Yes you can reuse the fasteners, they are not under much stress so won't stretch. __________________ 2008 E86 M coupe
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MarinerZ4C Enlisted Member 43 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0Si Coupe Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Magnesium vs plastic Valve Covers . . . . Sorry - I noted as I posted you have an M (I have N52 engine) What Grannyknot said. __________________ *Mariner Z4C* 2006 Z4 Coupe 3.0Si, Montego Blue, MT 2008 128i Convertible (sold) 2005 325xi Sedan (sold)
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