E36 M3 cam cover - advice please.

[RedBull]

I've recenly bought an E36 M3 Evolution. The cam cover with "BMW M Power" on it in raised letters looks like it's held on by 4 allen bolts. Can anyone tell me if there is a gasket on this too? I want to polish up the writing as it's slightly tarnished, and it would be easier with it off the car. I'm reluctant to just take it off then find I need to get a new gasket before putting it back.
Thanks in advance.

[TheEnd]

No gasket on that section, it just hides the coil packs.
Be careful with the allen bolts as they can often strip if they are tightened too much.

If you have a whetstone for knife sharpening, a few rubs on that will shine the letters to a smooth milled finish.

[RedBull]

Brilliant, thanks for that. I plan to use very fine wet and dry on a block, then a polishing buff, then Autosol. Always get good results with that method.

[dan101smith]

Renew the 4 bolts while you're there - they cost very little from the dealer.

[Sea Demon]

I did mine when I got my M3 - rubbed it down, painted the whole thing satin black and then rubbed over the letters with a block of wet/dry, not an amazing job but looks better than it did

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Edited by Sea Demon on Thursday 7th October 13:55