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    Part identification??

    Hey guys, I’m currently replacing all the gaskets on my valve cover Of my 95 525i and I noticed inside there is a rectangular plate that was held onto the valve cover by two Philipe head screws. It had a gasket gripping the edge of the plate. It crumpled when I removed the plate. I can’t find another type of gasket because I don’t know the name of it. It doesn’t pop up when I type in inner valve cover gasket. Only the one for the 535i pops up. Can anyone help me please!

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    From my internet searches, that gasket cannot be bought separately.

    Maybe try posting a picture here and someone can recommend a similar material for the application.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cactuar View Post
    From my internet searches, that gasket cannot be bought separately.
    Yeah, it comes as a whole unit with the valve cover:

    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-cylinder-head-cover-11121738410

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    Your cheapest option would be to look for a used one

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    Wow, that’s insane. Do you think I’d be able to just put some of that liquid gasket stuff and slap it back on? I’m not sure where I’d be able to find a spare

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    Hmmm... I think that's risky, the liquid gasket might break apart and make a mess. I don't think that little plate is *absolutely* necessary short-term (somebody please correct me if I'm wrong); if it were me, and if I needed the car right away, I'd install the valve cover temporarily without the plate, until I can get a replacement.

    I've seen used valve covers on ebay for ~$80; maybe you can find one here or on the E36 board? Not sure if there are other engine models that share that same plate.

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    Is that gasket a normal thick paper or rubber/plastic one? If so, a good (perhaps high-temperature) RTV should suffice. It's a baffle for the crankcase ventilation system, doesn't need to be airtight in the first place.

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    Huh, it’s just a baffle? Well if that’s the case then I don’t really need to bother with it then. I’ll see how it runs without it. I’ll get one if I notice anything off

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