Replacing Head Gasket on 2002 XMW X5 3.0i. Know of any DIYs?

[beamer9]

I am going to replace the head gasket on my 2002 BMW X5 3.0i. DO you know of any DIYs for this job?

Thanks,

Aaron

[mig25]

You might want to get a repair manual from eBay, it is crucial you know the tightening sequence and torque specs for the head bolts.
I am not sure , but if they are stretch bolts you might want to by a cylinder head gasket kit with all included, because stretch bolts must be replaced after removing it.

[white46]

http://mark.nellemann.nu/wp-content/...ice_manual.pdf

This is what you need. Same engine.

[1iwilly]

I did this job about 1 1/2 year ago 1st thing first you need to buy or borough the special tool align the cam sprocket they are needed when putting it back together
Also the nuts under the header are a pain in the ass to get to and also the 2 little screws that go inside the cam sprocket I can remember the exact name but the have to do with the vanos the unscrew clock wise I broke the head of mine thinking they were like a normal screw counter clockwise very in portan fir them 2 little screws
Yes the headgasket comes with new head bolts this would be a good time to change the vcc hope this helps for now

[1iwilly]

ok here is the link for the tool and how to do the timing=
BMW Professional Cam Tools DIY

[beamer9]

Latest update is everything finally going back together. I just finished the timing chain installs.