[jericho_17]

So I ordered a set of genuine OEM valve gasket cover bolts from a seller from ebay (I have bought a lot of stuff from him with no problem) and I received a bag with bolts that says "made in china" correct me if I wrong but I don't think genuine oem should come from China, they are also kind of black instead of silver color. Should I ask for a refund??

I'll try to uplad and image later I'm at work right now

Thanks

[jericho_17]

https://ibb.co/mRTBLn

[arkie6]

Why would you replace the valve cover bolts? They are steel and not under any significant stress when torqued to spec.

[jericho_17]

Originally Posted by arkie6

Why would you replace the valve cover bolts? They are steel and not under any significant stress when torqued to spec.

They are aluminium in n52

[jericho_17]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Those look counterfeit. "OEM" can mean just about anything. The real bolt kit is less than $20. Order the real bolt kit from a known BMW parts supplier, ECS, Turner, FC Euro, or BMW, etc. The bolts should be aluminum colored.

Yes, this seller says Brand: BMW, but I would get another kit I'm not putting that on my car

This is the link of the seller, i had ordered some stuff from him and no problems until today

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BMW-E60...9ZoRvg&vxp=mtr

[arkie6]

Originally Posted by jericho_17

They are aluminium in n52

Ok. I didn't realize which engine was being discussed. I have the N54 engine which definitely has the steel bolts.