upper timing chain gasket

2002 BMW 745
208,996 MILES • 4.4L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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REARDRIVE
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I have a short question; can you put the upper timing chain gasket on without removing valve cover if so how?
May 25, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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No, you cannot do that. The valve cover comes off before that can be performed
May 25, 2016 at 5:37 PM
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STRAILER
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Thanks Dr. nice to see you on, cool cat! :)
May 25, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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REARDRIVE
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I just put new valve cover gasket on do I need to buy another set of valve cover gasket ? Thank you
May 26, 2016 at 12:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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If it is a rubberized gasket and not glued you should be able to re use it after such a short time,, otherwise replace it to be safe.
May 26, 2016 at 3:38 AM
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REARDRIVE
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THANK YOU
May 26, 2016 at 4:10 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Agreed Thx Mark
May 26, 2016 at 3:33 PM
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