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    4. : Change the valve stem seal

BMW X3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Engine
Operation: Change the valve stem seal

The guide below shows you some simple tips on how to change your car's valve stem seal correctly. With the right equipment, a little knowledge of mechanics, it is a fairly easy task to perform. This replacement can be done directly with the engine mounted, it is not necessary to disassemble any mechanical part of the car. Once the hood has been opened and fixed with the special rod, the operation can be carried out by removing the protective cover of the valve. Using a wrench, you can remove the spring that acts as a compressor on the valves and unscrew the pins positioned on the valve stem. Very slowly it is possible to proceed in this way to remove both the valve and the gasket to be replaced.


Posted on 11 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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