Valve cover replacement

m20e3087 · 02-28-2018, 08:38 AM

So I will be replacing my valve cover gasket due to oil leak, wanted to know if I sould also replace the cover it self due to age? See the picture not sure if its craked yet.

Its a 07 335i with 131K miles.

Campose82 · 02-28-2018, 09:08 AM

Definitely cracked, suffering the same thing with my 1er. Theres a hairline crack right above of injector 3. It seems to be the week spot on these valve covers because its where they all break.

Campose82 · 02-28-2018, 09:11 AM

Its just enough to be noticed. And i am just at 70k

mecheng77 · 02-28-2018, 10:08 AM

OEM only for this?

m20e3087 · 02-28-2018, 10:25 AM

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OEM only for this?

I am thinking the same. On ebay its going for $160. Anybody had any luck with ebay non OE or OEM valve covers?

Campose82 · 02-28-2018, 11:40 AM

I personally would not go with anything ebay. There is a slightly cheaper oem version brand uro they do alot of bmw parts and good sruff check it out at bimmerworld. They have the whole kit for 260

dsjr2006 · 03-02-2018, 12:09 PM

OE replacement is fine. I buy parts like this from FCP Euro since they give you a lifetime warranty.

BravoJohny33 · 03-02-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dsjr2006

OE replacement is fine. I buy parts like this from FCP Euro since they give you a lifetime warranty.

So if I do a valve cover replacement and gasket but get a leak do you think its ethical for me to return the gasket? I know some people return used motor oil to them for a return.

dsjr2006 · 03-02-2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BravoJohny33

So if I do a valve cover replacement and gasket but get a leak do you think its ethical for me to return the gasket? I know some people return used motor oil to them for a return.

I think a failed gasket qualifies, but I’d probably buy one. I would use the warranty on the valve cover itself without question. I think it’s unethical to return motor oil. Their own policy page says they’ll take back wear items and specifically names brake pads and gaskets.

firemanjust1 · 03-02-2018, 09:52 PM

A couple local shops that received quotes from wouldn't do one with out the other. I would play it safe and do it right once with oem valve cover or post a wtb I'm sure someone has one new laying around.

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m20e3087 Major 1167 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	Valve cover replacement So I will be replacing my valve cover gasket due to oil leak, wanted to know if I sould also replace the cover it self due to age? See the picture not sure if its craked yet. Its a 07 335i with 131K miles. Attached Images Last edited by m20e3087; 02-28-2018 at 08:53 AM..
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Campose82 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 135i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (1)	Definitely cracked, suffering the same thing with my 1er. Theres a hairline crack right above of injector 3. It seems to be the week spot on these valve covers because its where they all break.
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Campose82 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 135i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (1)	Its just enough to be noticed. And i am just at 70k Attached Images
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mecheng77 Colonel 1007 Rep 2,244 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [0.00]	OEM only for this?
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Campose82 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 135i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (1)	I personally would not go with anything ebay. There is a slightly cheaper oem version brand uro they do alot of bmw parts and good sruff check it out at bimmerworld. They have the whole kit for 260
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firemanjust1 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 208 Posts Drives: Audi S3/03 350z Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: buffalo ny iTrader: (0)	A couple local shops that received quotes from wouldn't do one with out the other. I would play it safe and do it right once with oem valve cover or post a wtb I'm sure someone has one new laying around.
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