NHTSA ID Number: 10151301
Manufacturer Communication Number: B110815
TSB/Document Date: 2018-12-10
Summary
N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated March 2016. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. SI B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs SI B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints SI B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity SI B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil
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SI B11 08 15
Engine
March 2016
Technical Service
N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement
This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated March 2016.
MODEL
F01 and F02 (7
Series Sedan)
Produced from
9/2008 to 6/2012
F04 (ActiveHybrid 7)
Produced from
4/2010 to 6/2012
F07 (Gran Turismo)
Produced from
9/2009 to 6/2012
F10 (5 Series Sedan)
Produced
from3/2010 to
7/2013
F12 (6 Series
Convertible)
Produced from
3/2011 to 7/2012
F13 (6 Series Coupe)
Produced from
7/2011 to 7/2012
E70 (X5)
Produced from
3/2010 to 6/2013
E71 (X6)
Produced from
7/2008 to 6/2014
E72 (ActiveHybrid
X6)
Produced from
9/2009 to 9/2011
With the N63 Engine
(excluding ALPINA)
E70 (X5M)
Produced from
3/2009 to 6/2013
E71 (X6M)
Produced from 3/2009 to
6/2014
With the S63
Engine
SITUATION
Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals.
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SI B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper
Repairs
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SI B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints
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SI B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill
Capacity
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SI B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models)
If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be
replaced.
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Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the
engine
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Excessive engine oil consumption
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Spark plugs fouled with engine oil
PROCEDURE
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If one of these conditions is verified, replace the intake and exhaust valve stem seals using special
tool P/N 83 30 2 408 268.
N63 Valve Seal Replacement Tool Kit
P/N 83 30 2 408 268
Refer to SI B04 15 15 for additional
ordering information.
Attached to this bulletin is a
replacement parts order form.
N63/S63 Valve Seal Replacement Tool
Update Kit
P/N 83 30 2 443 944
Oil return plugs (1)
Brush (2)
Valve seal install tool (3)
Refer to SI B04 15 15 for additional
ordering information.
The attached valve seal replacement procedure supersedes the current version of the ISTA/D valve
seal replacement repair instructions. Do not remove the engine from the vehicle.
Replace the engine oil and engine oil filter when the valve seal replacement is completed.
If the engine oil service task shows Recommended, Due or qualifies to be performed based on the
“60-day Bundling” procedure (see SI B01 06 13), reset the engine oil service CBS data to 100%.
The video procedure for replacing the valve stem seals can be viewed via the TIS Website using the
following path:
1. Select “Service Reference” from the top menu bar.
2. Select “Service Videos.”
3. Select “General Search.”
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4. Select “[11] Engine” and “Submit.”
Select “V11 04 15 May 2015 – “N63 Valve Stem Seal Tool Procedure”
PARTS INFORMATION
The parts information below only applies to the intake and the exhaust valve seal replacement.
Refer to the ETK and the applicable repair instructions for one-time use fasteners and/or
component information regarding additional or replacement screws, gaskets, and seals that need to
be installed and claimed.
Part Number
Description
Quantity
11 34 0 039 494
Valve seal repair kit
2
11 12 7 566 281
Timing chain tensioner cover
gasket
2
11 12 7 566 288
Cylinder head cover profile
gasket (cylinders 1-4)
1
11 12 7 566 289
Cylinder head cover profile
gasket (cylinders 5-8)
1
11 12 7 566 290
High-pressure pump profile
gasket
2
11 36 7 564 346
VANOS central screws
4
11 42 7 583 220
Engine oil filter
1
13 53 7 584 315
Injector gasket ring seal
8
13 53 7 564 751
Injector decoupling element
8
Bulk Materials - Sublet
Part Number
Description
Quantity
83 21 2 365 946
5W30 BMW
Engine Oil 1 liter
Up to 9.6 liters
(E72, F04 8.5)
82 14 1 467 704
See Sublet
(1 Gallon)
83 29 0 429 576
Hydraulic fluid CHF 11 S (F01,
See Sublet
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F02, F04, F07)
(up to 1)
1 Gallon Antifreeze = 2 Gallons at a 50/50 mixture solution.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.
N63 Engine:
Defect Code:
11 34 06 48 00
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
11 31 019
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or
replacing all camshafts
Refer to KSD2
** Replacing the valves seals
using the attached procedure and
BMW Special Tool 83 30 2 408
268
Refer to KSD
Change engine oil and filter (If not
due, see below*) in conjunction
with this repair
And:
11 34 570
And:
00 00 610
Or, for the:
S63 Engine:
Defect Code:
11 34 06 48 00
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
11 31 019
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing or
replacing all camshafts
85 FRU
Work time for replacing the valves
seals using the attached procedure
And:
11 99 000
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and BMW Special Tool 83 30 2
408 268
And:
00 00 610
Refer to KSD
Change engine oil and filter (If not
due, see below*) in conjunction
with this repair
N63 Engine:
** The labor operation was changed from 11 99 000 to 11 34 570 and the corresponding number of
FRU’s was changed from 54 units to 85 units.
All Engines:
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 11 31 519
instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
S63 Engine:
Work time labor operation code 11 99 000 is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the
“work time” FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required.
*If the vehicle has a “active” maintenance program and the “Engine oil” Service task shows
“Recommended or Due” in the Service status field or it “qualifies” to be performed based on the
“60-day Bundling” procedure (See SI B01 06 13), then:
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Perform the “Engine oil” Service task, and
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“Reset” the CBS data, then
Submit and claim the engine oil and filter “part numbers” under the BMW Maintenance Program.
Note: The above procedure replaces performing and claiming labor operation 11 34 560,
together with the corresponding “pre-work procedure” labor operations identified in KSD2
as applicable.
And:
Sublet – Materials
Sublet Code 4
See sublet reimbursement
Reimbursement for used quantities
of required operating fluids,
including engine oil only when it is
not claimed under the BMW
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calculation below
Maintenance Program (applicable
BMW part numbers). Please do not
use these part numbers for claim
submission.
Sublet calculation:
Reimbursement for used quantities of required operating fluids (applicable BMW part numbers) at
dealer net plus handling.
Enter the material cost in sublet and itemize the amount in the claim comment section.
Overlapping Labor – Associated and Other Repairs
If invoicing the KSD2 flat rate labor operation codes for additional repair work results in
overlapping labor being claimed, invoice work time labor operation 00 50 000 instead for the
additional time needed (FRUs minus the overlap).
On the repair order and in the claim comment section, please identify the labor operations that labor
operation code 00 50 000 replaces and itemize the claimed FRU amount.
Work time labor operation code 00 50 000 is not considered a Main labor operation.
Associated Repairs: When work time labor operation 00 50 000 is used as an extension of the
Other Repairs: When work time labor operation 00 50 000 is used for work that will be claimed
under different defect codes, separate punch time(s) are required.
SPECIAL TOOL WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
The N63 valve seal replacement kit is not covered by the BMW Special Tool Warranty.
The limited warranty is administered by All German Auto – see details below.
The warranty period is 12 months from the date of purchase. In the event of a warranty or service
replacement part-related issue, please refer to the attached order form.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B110815_ N63_Valve_Seal_Tool_Order_Form.
View PDF attachment B110815_N63.S63_Valve_Seal_Replacement_Procedure_TU.
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