{"product_id":"bmw-m52-s52-valve-cover-gasket-11129070532","title":"BMW M52 | S52 Valve Cover Gasket - 11129070532","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW M52 \/ S52 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop one of the most common oil leaks on BMW M52 and S52 engines with our \u003cstrong\u003eValve Cover Gasket Replacement Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Manufactured by a high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eOE supplier\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kit includes the valve cover perimeter gasket and spark plug tube seals needed to properly reseal the top of your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW M52 and S52 valve cover gaskets are known to become hard and brittle after years of engine heat and repeated heat cycles. Once the gasket begins to fail, oil commonly leaks down the \u003cstrong\u003eexhaust side of the cylinder head\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a mess around the engine and potentially producing the familiar burning-oil smell or smoke when oil reaches the hot exhaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spark plug tube seals are another common leak point. When these seals deteriorate, engine oil can collect inside the spark plug wells around the ignition coils and spark plugs. Left unaddressed, this can contribute to \u003cstrong\u003emisfires, contaminated spark plug boots, ignition coil problems, and premature failure of ignition components\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're already removing the valve cover for a \u003cstrong\u003eSingle VANOS rebuild, timing service, spark plug replacement, or other engine repair\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's the perfect time to replace these aging seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Cover Perimeter Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpark Plug Tube Seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality OE supplier components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for the original BMW gasket set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces BMW Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gasket set replaces or cross-references the following BMW part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11129070532\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11121703342\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11120034108\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW \u003cstrong\u003e11120034108\u003c\/strong\u003e is the later replacement number for the earlier 11121703342 and 11129070532 gasket sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Leaking Valve Cover Gasket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failing M52\/S52 valve cover gasket can cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil leaking down the side of the cylinder head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil leaks around the exhaust side of the engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning oil smell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke from oil reaching hot exhaust components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil collecting around the spark plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil contamination around the ignition coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine misfires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased engine oil consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible oil residue around the valve cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these engines now decades old, valve cover gasket replacement should be considered a normal maintenance repair rather than an unusual failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Installation Note — RTV Required at Key Areas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installing the new gasket, we recommend using a \u003cstrong\u003esmall amount of high-temperature black RTV\u003c\/strong\u003e at the appropriate half-moon and transition areas of the cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e coat the entire valve cover gasket with RTV. Sealant should only be used at the appropriate joints and transition points where additional sealing is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways thoroughly clean the cylinder head and valve cover mating surfaces before installing the new gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for a Single VANOS Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve cover must be removed for many M52 and S52 VANOS repairs, making this an excellent preventative-maintenance item to replace while you're already there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the existing gasket is old, hardened, or showing signs of leakage, reinstalling it can mean taking everything apart again shortly afterward. Installing a fresh valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals allows you to properly reseal the engine during your VANOS service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gasket set fits BMW models equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eM52 and US-spec S52 engines\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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