its time for injectors and valve cover gasket, anything else while im at it?

Rich- · 05-19-2015, 06:10 PM

I just replaced all 6 coils and plugs last weekend, they didn't help my miss.
today the dealer says I need a VC gasket (which I knew) and injectors.

while I am at it, should I buy anything else since I have it apart?
would it be worth my time and money to get the stuff to do my own coding?

I have glanced over the big coding thread, and I am fairly confused on where to buy the cable from and how to use the software. or how much it all costs.

I really don't want to pay the dealer more than needed,
they told me $3200 for a VC gasket and all 6 injectors

I am sure it's be a job I can handle myself??

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bryce-o · 05-19-2015, 06:15 PM

You can get the injectors for cheap from rock auto, there's a thread a few posts down with the link. You do have to have the injectors coded though

Rich- · 05-19-2015, 06:50 PM

I will check into the rock auto ones, I know that they have to be coded, that's why I was asking about getting the stuff to do it myself. this is something I would like to learn, but at the moment I am not that smart.. or should I just let the dealer handle the coding?

kaigoss69 · 05-19-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich-

I will check into the rock auto ones, I know that they have to be coded, that's why I was asking about getting the stuff to do it myself. this is something I would like to learn, but at the moment I am not that smart.. or should I just let the dealer handle the coding?

Shoot a PM to Wildcatcrazy, he will hook you up with the software on your PC, which is the hard part. Coding part is a piece of cake and you can do it yourself.

Miller335 · 05-19-2015, 08:00 PM

$3200 holy crap.

Injectors are $900-$1000 and VC and gasket is around $300-$400 I believe.

Rich- · 05-19-2015, 08:21 PM

I was told vc gasket was 1000

Jklad · 05-19-2015, 08:27 PM

Get an entire new valve cover - it comes with all the bolts you need and tha gasket. Should be less than 370.

While your at it, you should upgrade to the rb Pcv valve.

Don't forget to buy a new PCv hose.

Rich- · 05-19-2015, 10:17 PM

sounds good, ill check into the hose and valve, I shouldn't need an entire cover at 55k? should I?

GoRomeo · 05-19-2015, 10:32 PM

Get out of the stealership ASAP. Thats what you need....lol!! Sorry. Go to an Indy and pay half of that... Should not be more than 2000 including labor...

Rich- · 05-19-2015, 10:35 PM

yeah I need to stay away from the dealer, but I am in SOUTH DAKOTA there are no indy's here that I know of

Jklad · 05-19-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich-

sounds good, ill check into the hose and valve, I shouldn't need an entire cover at 55k? should I?

At 55k probobly not, just look really closely to make sure there's no cracks.

Rich- · 05-20-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jklad

At 55k probobly not, just look really closely to make sure there's no cracks.

sounds good, I ordered injectors, gasket, RB PCV and pcv hose today

Jaronbwall · 05-21-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich-

sounds good, I ordered injectors, gasket, RB PCV and pcv hose today

Hell ya man. About to get some knowledge on! Let us know how it goes cause I may be doing the same procedure in the future.

DaZuc · 05-21-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich-

sounds good, I ordered injectors, gasket, RB PCV and pcv hose today

Just wondering, where did you order your injectors from?

seccsc · 05-22-2015, 08:18 PM

I am planning the same thing this fall but also replacing the the hydraulic lifters, timing chain tensioner, and cam shaft ledges. Good luck.

stanlalee · 05-22-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich-

I was told vc gasket was 1000

That's on the low side for dealer replacement with labor but $2200 for injectors, labor and coding geez.

Rich- · 05-22-2015, 09:11 PM

I just bought the injectors from ECS tuning. I had other stuff to order and their price wasn't bad, and I got free shipping. I could have scrounged around and saved a few $$ but they have yet to do me wrong.

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Rich- Private First Class 12 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi 06 A3 S-line 3.2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sioux Falls SD iTrader: (3)	its time for injectors and valve cover gasket, anything else while im at it? I just replaced all 6 coils and plugs last weekend, they didn't help my miss. today the dealer says I need a VC gasket (which I knew) and injectors. while I am at it, should I buy anything else since I have it apart? would it be worth my time and money to get the stuff to do my own coding? I have glanced over the big coding thread, and I am fairly confused on where to buy the cable from and how to use the software. or how much it all costs. I really don't want to pay the dealer more than needed, they told me $3200 for a VC gasket and all 6 injectors I am sure it's be a job I can handle myself?? .
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Jklad Lieutenant Colonel 421 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palatine, IL iTrader: (0)	Get an entire new valve cover - it comes with all the bolts you need and tha gasket. Should be less than 370. While your at it, you should upgrade to the rb Pcv valve. Don't forget to buy a new PCv hose. __________________ 2007 E92 335i MT
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Rich- Private First Class 12 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi 06 A3 S-line 3.2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sioux Falls SD iTrader: (3)	sounds good, ill check into the hose and valve, I shouldn't need an entire cover at 55k? should I?
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Rich- Private First Class 12 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi 06 A3 S-line 3.2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sioux Falls SD iTrader: (3)	yeah I need to stay away from the dealer, but I am in SOUTH DAKOTA there are no indy's here that I know of
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