new valve cover gasket

[CW325]

Im new here and im new to e30's. i just got myself a 325es. i already changed the timing belt, water pump, and put a bunch of new hoses in, next is the valve cover gasket. Any tips to someone new to this?? thanks!:D

[clydesdale]

There are 4 plugs, 2 at each end of the cylinder head. You should replace these when you do the valve cover gasket. There is a pattern to tighten the bolts down. Other than that, it is way easier than everything else you have already done.

[CW325]

ok thanks it seems simple from what ive been reading, ill definitely look into the cylinder head plugs, is there a proper name for them?

[MR 325]

Rocker shaft plugs is the official name I believe.

You should also do a valve adjustment at the same time.

[CW325]

does anyone have any good links for a valve adjustment,ive never done anything like it before

[SkiFree]

http://www.e30.eu/tech/E30ManualHaynescomplete.pdf

http://www.bimmerwerkz.com/forum/3-series-e21-e30/bmw-e30-bentley-manual-factory-service-67616.html

[CW325]

cool thanks for the pdf! i also found an article on pelican parts that explained it a little easier