Had 29E0 and 29E1 codes come up recently for running rich/lean. Got a smoke test done this morning to check for leaks and it indeed seems as though the valve cover has a small crack in with only a very small amount of smoke escaping.
Obviously want to get this sorted asap as I don’t want it running lean for fear of eventually melting valves/pistons due to the extended burn time.
Car is on 115k and as far as I can remember hasn’t had anything much done engine wise besides OFHG with associated bits and water pump and thermostat (have only had it a couple of months).
My question is what else shall I do while replacing the valve cover? Obviously the valve cover gasket too, and I remember reading before about the eccentric shaft sensor and pcv valve in that area? (I may be wrong!) Are they worth doing? Obviously don’t want to spend money where not necessary but would rather spend a bit more while I’m there now than need to tear the cover off again in the near future.
If anyone has any input regarding what else to do and brands/part numbers it would be much appreciated. I only really want to go for OEM manufacturers or equivalent, not looking to skimp out now and pay twice later.
If I’m not mistaken Mahle is the manufacturer of the OEM covers? From my research thus far I found what seems to be the right valve cover on autodoc. I’m thinking I’ll likely just buy gaskets direct from BMW to save any hassle (seeing as they’re not the expensive part here!) unless anyone has any thoughts on the matter.
May attempt to DIY or may get my local Indy to do it, unsure yet… for those who have done it how was it? I’m competent on the tools but by no means a master mechanic.
TIA
Obviously want to get this sorted asap as I don’t want it running lean for fear of eventually melting valves/pistons due to the extended burn time.
Car is on 115k and as far as I can remember hasn’t had anything much done engine wise besides OFHG with associated bits and water pump and thermostat (have only had it a couple of months).
My question is what else shall I do while replacing the valve cover? Obviously the valve cover gasket too, and I remember reading before about the eccentric shaft sensor and pcv valve in that area? (I may be wrong!) Are they worth doing? Obviously don’t want to spend money where not necessary but would rather spend a bit more while I’m there now than need to tear the cover off again in the near future.
If anyone has any input regarding what else to do and brands/part numbers it would be much appreciated. I only really want to go for OEM manufacturers or equivalent, not looking to skimp out now and pay twice later.
If I’m not mistaken Mahle is the manufacturer of the OEM covers? From my research thus far I found what seems to be the right valve cover on autodoc. I’m thinking I’ll likely just buy gaskets direct from BMW to save any hassle (seeing as they’re not the expensive part here!) unless anyone has any thoughts on the matter.
May attempt to DIY or may get my local Indy to do it, unsure yet… for those who have done it how was it? I’m competent on the tools but by no means a master mechanic.
TIA
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