Febi 01012 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Febi 01012 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

The Febi 01012 engine valve cover gasket is a paper gasket made for sealing the valve cover on select BMW inline-six engines. It is built for applications where a precise, leak-resistant seal is needed between the valve cover and cylinder head.

Compatible with BMW 528i, 528e, 535i, 535is, 635CSi, 735i, and 735iL applications across the listed model years, this gasket supports maintenance and repair work on classic BMW engine sealing systems. The febi product line focuses on OE-style replacement parts for European vehicles, and this gasket follows that approach with a straightforward paper construction.

Key Features

• Paper valve cover gasket for engine sealing service
• Febi part number 01012
• Direct replacement for select BMW engine applications
• Cross-references BMW 11 12 1 271 414 and 11 12 1 730 231
• Fits BMW 528i, 528e, 535i, 535is, 635CSi, 735i, and 735iL models in the listed years

Detailed Description

Use the Febi 01012 when servicing the valve cover on compatible BMW engines that require a paper gasket. This part is listed for 1981 BMW 528i, 1982-1987 BMW 528e, 1985-1993 BMW 535i, 1988 BMW 535is, 1985-1989 BMW 635CSi, 1985-1986 BMW 735i, 1987-1992 BMW 735i, and 1988-1992 BMW 735iL. The part number 01012 is also useful when matching OE references during parts lookup or repair planning.

This part cross-references BMW 11 12 1 271 414 and 11 12 1 730 231 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Oil seepage at the valve cover sealing surface
• Maintenance on aging BMW engine top-end seals
• Replacement during valve cover removal service
• Restoring a proper seal after gasket wear or compression loss
• Addressing visible oil residue around the cylinder head perimeter

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the valve cover and cylinder head sealing surfaces before installation. Inspect the cover for warping, cracks, or old sealant residue, and verify the gasket seats evenly around the full perimeter. Confirm the application by model year and engine configuration before ordering, especially on BMW 528e, 535i, and 735i service jobs.

Quality Assurance

Febi supplies OE-style replacement components for European vehicle maintenance, and this gasket is identified by the Febi 01012 part number for accurate catalog matching.