m42 timing casing help!!

[keggy]

ok guy im replaceing my inner timing cover(no.1) have it off but now i cant get it bak on widout the gasket(no.10) on top being pushed off can ne 1 help?? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=11&fg=10

[keggy]

ne1

[tim_s]

keggy, i did this this wkend when doing my engine. you've got a new profile gasket i take it (no 10)? it should just have a groove in it that fits into that timing cover bit i sold you, the grooved end goes into the timing cover, the flat bit faces up. have you cleaned up the timing cover surface and groove etc? i seem to remember it was ok on that cover though. take a pic so i know what you're on about, i'm not 100% on what's going on as I didn't have any trouble with mine. Make sure you use loads of proper engine silicone sealant stuff - forget what its called now, on the profile gasket - remember these were a massive problem on the m42 when it was new.

[Chris-W]

I'd say you shouldn't use to much gasket sealant.

Bear in mind a new profile gasket will not be of the compound which failed so often as those which were originally fitted. A dab where the two rubber gaskets meet is all that is needed.

[tim_s]

I'd say you shouldn't use to much gasket sealant.

Bear in mind a new profile gasket will not be of the compound which failed so often as those which were originally fitted. A dab where the two rubber gaskets meet is all that is needed.

reason i say that is cos most profile gasket repairs that I've seen (including dealer repairs) have done so. Going back to the late 90s, this was a common way of checking that the work had been carried out. I must admit when I put in the 2.1 at the weekend I didn't use much and concentrated it around the coolant channel in the middle that is the problem area. My block is slightly decked, which means the profile gasket gets more compressed, so a lot of care was taken in this area.

keggy, in answer to your question, i'm afraid the head more or less has to come off, that's what's giving you the problems sorry. the profile gasket gets quite compressed when the head is torqued up. (I thought I'd post here so the post will be useful to others - I'll reply on pm too). how's th engine coming along anyway? Let me know if you need any advice etc.
Have you sorted the crank pulley and other odds and sods?

[Chris-W]

Wasn't having a go at what you said tim, just a reminder that there is such a thing as too much gasket material in a joint.

[keggy]

its geting there very slowly costing me a fortune on parts but may aswell do it now instead of later. still need those pulleys, hoses etc.. ill get on 2 u wen i get some cash about them

[tim_s]

Wasn't having a go at what you said tim, just a reminder that there is such a thing as too much gasket material in a joint.

lol I know, no worries! Just thought I'd explain where I was coming from. keggy, you've got pm(or you will have in a min anyway!)