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      12-07-2012, 12:00 PM   #1
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$1300 to replace valve cover gasket

Brought my car into the dealership to fix a door lock problem and the tech found out I had a oil leak. They replaced the valve cover gasket and the total was $1100 + tax (I'm out of original warranty). Fortunately I bought an extended warranty from coverageone few months ago and I only needed to pay the $200 deductable. I looked at the invoice and it took 6 hrs to replace a $100 gasket/bolts. So ask you tech to check for oil leak if you are near the end of your oem warranty.
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      12-07-2012, 02:06 PM   #2
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which part number is this ?
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      12-07-2012, 02:13 PM   #3
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LOL @ $100 for parts
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      12-07-2012, 02:19 PM   #4
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Yikes!!

There should be a recall on this!!! I ve seen newer model cars already with defective valve cover gaskets due to a bad torque on the screws. We should demand BMWUSA to look into this and cover labor at least. What you guys think?
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      12-07-2012, 04:06 PM   #5
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You're also paying for the bolt set when that job is done.
I juuuust had my eccentric shaft sensor done out of warranty ($1500 later), and it included the valve cover bolt set as well.
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      12-08-2012, 02:17 AM   #6
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I've got a 07 E90 328i and I had to get mine done twice in about 3 months. I've also got Coverage One so it just cost me the deductible the first time and the 2nd time was under the dealer's warranty on the parts install. They figured the first gasket had a nick in it they missed or something. $1100 is really pricey, mine was $80 parts and $616 in labour. Total was around $800 incl taxes.

I'm surprised the valve cover gasket is still an issue in the E90. It was a problem with my E30 and 17 yrs later, it's still an issue.
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      12-08-2012, 01:27 PM   #7
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LOL @ $100 for parts
gasket + torx screw + decoupling element + gasket ring came out to $150 before tax. The rest was labor cost. Mine is a N54 335i so 323 or 328 may be a bit cheaper. It's suck to cost so much to replace such an inexpensive parts. I was told the gasket leak is a very common problem.
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      12-08-2012, 02:18 PM   #8
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I've got a 07 E90 328i and I had to get mine done twice in about 3 months. I've also got Coverage One so it just cost me the deductible the first time and the 2nd time was under the dealer's warranty on the parts install. They figured the first gasket had a nick in it they missed or something. $1100 is really pricey, mine was $80 parts and $616 in labour. Total was around $800 incl taxes.

I'm surprised the valve cover gasket is still an issue in the E90. It was a problem with my E30 and 17 yrs later, it's still an issue.
They are a problem on every car. Usually they need to be done at 100,000 - 150,000 kms regardless of the manufacturer. If they aren't leaking, they are definitely sweating.

$1,100 sounds really high. I did the VC gasket on my E90 when i was doing the plugs, it's not a 6 hour job, more like 2-3 hours taking your time.
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fixed mine for 200 bucks including all parts... got it done at a shop too. I do have an N52 which is a little different but not really. You're getting raped.
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      12-10-2012, 12:52 PM   #10
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fixed mine for 200 bucks including all parts... got it done at a shop too. I do have an N52 which is a little different but not really. You're getting raped.
It was covered by my extended warranty so I rather have it done in the dealership. The parts alone came out to $150. Assuming you can get everything half price it is still $75. So your shop was doing it at a loss.
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      12-11-2012, 09:58 AM   #11
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It was covered by my extended warranty so I rather have it done in the dealership. The parts alone came out to $150. Assuming you can get everything half price it is still $75. So your shop was doing it at a loss.
Uhm..

Parts:

Valve cover gasket: 35$ http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328i-N52_3.0L/ES18659/

Valve cover bolts: $30 http://www.4wheelsautoparts.com/bmw-...set-p-635.html

Do some research before posting such garbage. My shop is a very reputable shop that most people in the GTA go to for all their servicing needs. You clearly don't know much about cars so keep taking your car to the dealership and stop posting on here.
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      12-11-2012, 10:44 AM   #12
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Uhm..

Parts:

Valve cover gasket: 35$ http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328i-N52_3.0L/ES18659/

Valve cover bolts: $30 http://www.4wheelsautoparts.com/bmw-...set-p-635.html

Do some research before posting such garbage. My shop is a very reputable shop that most people in the GTA go to for all their servicing needs. You clearly don't know much about cars so keep taking your car to the dealership and stop posting on here.
First my car is N54. So I have no idea how much N52 is but I assume it is the same. Second you also need to replace the 6 decoupling elements which cost more then gasket+bolts. If you're happy with their service, it's fine with me. I simply don't want to cheap out on repair cost because I pay the same regardless. Anyway you get what you pay for.
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      12-12-2012, 06:55 PM   #13
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My E92 328i had the same issue, got the valve cover gasket replaced 3 times while under warranty. I started to smell something burning again in the engine bay recently, and luckily I spotted a good deal for a F30 and traded it in with the problem! LoL
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      05-20-2013, 02:39 PM   #14
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I changed my plugs today and noticed oil on cylinder 2 and 3. Any good shop can do it within the Gta? The process looks bit complicated not sure if I want to tackle it myself.

Is this also same process as valve cleaning? Maybe I can get both done at the same time
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fixed mine for 200 bucks including all parts... got it done at a shop too. I do have an N52 which is a little different but not really. You're getting raped.
He is not getting raped. He has a N54 and it is much more work. At least 6 hours in most flat rate shops. There is a DYI on this site and it is much more complicated work, compared to N52 motors. Calgary BMW quotes the same amount ($1300) and local independent shops here quoted only about 100-200 less. Canadian BMW dealers warrant their work for 2 years; the independents do not.
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      05-20-2013, 07:10 PM   #16
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I changed my plugs today and noticed oil on cylinder 2 and 3. Any good shop can do it within the Gta? The process looks bit complicated not sure if I want to tackle it myself.

Is this also same process as valve cleaning? Maybe I can get both done at the same time
Same thing. Car is feeling sluggish. checked the spark plugs, sure enough saw oil on two of the spark plugs. I think i'm just going to tackle the job myself.


Any place to buy all the stuff for the job other then the dealer, they love to over charge. I was buying my oil filter for 13$ and now they started charging 20$. ((
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      05-22-2013, 10:26 PM   #17
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its sad but I just got the quote as well. I assume you went to Autowest BMW. I got the $1300 quote as well, plus the $950 oil filter housing gasket. with taxes and a carbon clean, I got quoted $2800.

On the plus side, the work is guaranteed for 2 years and they are really good to me so I end up going there. Went to an independent shop to get turbos done and they didn't pre-adjust the wastegates so my new wastegates rattle! In their defense, they thought the turbo's and wastegates came pre-adjusted.... right........
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      05-24-2013, 04:21 AM   #18
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How much did the extended warranty from Coverageone cost you?
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      05-25-2013, 11:35 AM   #19
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its sad but I just got the quote as well. I assume you went to Autowest BMW. I got the $1300 quote as well, plus the $950 oil filter housing gasket. with taxes and a carbon clean, I got quoted $2800.

On the plus side, the work is guaranteed for 2 years and they are really good to me so I end up going there. Went to an independent shop to get turbos done and they didn't pre-adjust the wastegates so my new wastegates rattle! In their defense, they thought the turbo's and wastegates came pre-adjusted.... right........
ouch.

I bought the part myself will attempt to do it myself, start next week. Cost me $66.

I had parts of the engine out anyways from plugs replacement
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What kind of symptoms should I be looking for? I have a N55 2011 with 60k.
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On N54/N55, You'll see oil on the side of the engine, spark-plug well or start smelling burn plastic inside the car. Of course, you'll notice your oil level keeps going down by about 1-bar every 1000mile or less
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It's almost more worth it to get a cheap beater to drive around and fix this and any other issues yourself without pressure
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