Elring Klinger for Oil filter Housing Gasket?

greenberet123 · 03-08-2018, 08:44 PM

Need to change the Oil filter housing gasket on my 2008 E93

Genuine BMW has it for $30 whereas, Elring Klinger has it for $11 . Does it matter? Can I go ahead with the cheaper one? Thanks!

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...-8-637-821-BOE

Meeni · 03-08-2018, 09:08 PM

In general, get the real deal, the 20 or so dollars saved are not worth the potential time expense of doing it twice.

That being said, it looks like this particular manufacturer is the OEM supplier. In that case I'd say go for it.

greenberet123 · 03-09-2018, 12:43 PM

Thanks!

cjdzombie · 03-09-2018, 01:05 PM

I found both OEM gaskets for around $20 on Ebay.

Wolf 335 · 03-09-2018, 01:12 PM

Go with OEM, unless you prefer changing the gasket frequently

Phyrexia · 03-09-2018, 01:51 PM

Elring is an OEM manufacturer. If you're suggesting OP go with the OE part that's fine, but I haven't had problems with Elring gaskets (Or Rein, or Victor-Reinz for that matter.) I used an Elring VCG on my S54 and it worked perfectly.

The Nightman · 03-09-2018, 02:34 PM

I would go genuine BMW for this application. The latest revision has additional ridges for support and I think the other brands are still the older version.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...&q=11428637821

labrador · 03-09-2018, 06:39 PM

I just changed it a couple of weeks back using the Elring one. Made in Germany, I think it is probably OEM. Previously the Victor Reinz one seeped after a year. That is junk I am not going to use again.

Prior to changing I had some seepage at the bottom of the housing this time, but this time I wasn't waiting for it to leak more. There was also a fluid drainback sound when the engine was shut down and more valve ticking.

After the change (along with new filter and oil, as well as 2.5 qts of coolant) it was quiet for a couple of weeks and this morning the ticking came back.

I wonder how bad the camshaft ledge is worn.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1158235

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenberet123

Need to change the Oil filter housing gasket on my 2008 E93

Genuine BMW has it for $30 whereas, Elring Klinger has it for $11 . Does it matter? Can I go ahead with the cheaper one? Thanks!

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...-8-637-821-BOE

danfratamico · 03-31-2019, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labrador

I just changed it a couple of weeks back using the Elring one. Made in Germany, I think it is probably OEM. Previously the Victor Reinz one seeped after a year. That is junk I am not going to use again.

Prior to changing I had some seepage at the bottom of the housing this time, but this time I wasn't waiting for it to leak more. There was also a fluid drainback sound when the engine was shut down and more valve ticking.

After the change (along with new filter and oil, as well as 2.5 qts of coolant) it was quiet for a couple of weeks and this morning the ticking came back.

I wonder how bad the camshaft ledge is worn.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1158235

Replacing your blown oil filter housing gasket solved your valve lifter tick? I have both a seeping gasket and a lifter tick.

mecheng77 · 03-31-2019, 12:51 PM

I don't think elring is the oem supplier, BMW is sourcing this gasket from Japan now. I'd go oem

leif20 · 03-31-2019, 06:23 PM

I'm currently using the URO parts one, bought a few off Amazon at $9 apiece. In Canada they were charging $50CAD for this part, I was actually offended when the parts person gave me the quote. $50 for a piece of rubber? GTFO.

These also have the ridges as shown in the pics above. 4 months and nearly 5k miles later I'm still dry. I check it every few weeks, and have made a note to check at 1 year. Honestly this is a part I expect to replace every 2 years or less, so why spend more money? I don't think the rubber quality would be that different between reputable suppliers.

philgli · 04-01-2019, 03:21 PM

get it from FCP euro. I got the elring one from there and did this 3 months ago. so far, so good. And if it leaks, you just get another one for free from FCP...

Speedy_12139 · 04-01-2019, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecheng77

I don't think elring is the oem supplier, BMW is sourcing this gasket from Japan now. I'd go oem

This is correct!

I replaced mine over 15k ago. With the new Japan ones. And there hasn't been the slightest indication of a leak. I even check my coolant regularly to monitor oil/coolant mixing. And safe to say all has been well!

Easy job. Spend the few extra bucks and just get the latest revision OEM JDM gaskets 🤣🤣🤣

mecheng77 · 04-01-2019, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy_12139

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecheng77

I don't think elring is the oem supplier, BMW is sourcing this gasket from Japan now. I'd go oem

This is correct!

I replaced mine over 15k ago. With the new Japan ones. And there hasn't been the slightest indication of a leak. I even check my coolant regularly to monitor oil/coolant mixing. And safe to say all has been well!

Easy job. Spend the few extra bucks and just get the latest revision OEM JDM gaskets 🤣🤣🤣

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy_12139

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecheng77

I don't think elring is the oem supplier, BMW is sourcing this gasket from Japan now. I'd go oem

This is correct!

I replaced mine over 15k ago. With the new Japan ones. And there hasn't been the slightest indication of a leak. I even check my coolant regularly to monitor oil/coolant mixing. And safe to say all has been well!

Easy job. Spend the few extra bucks and just get the latest revision OEM JDM gaskets 🤣🤣🤣

Agreed, the one thing Japanese cars do well is gaskets. In all my Japanese (all Honda/Acura) cars (4 in total) driven many km, not one has leaked

Speedy_12139 · 04-01-2019, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecheng77

Agreed, the one thing Japanese cars do well is gaskets. In all my Japanese (all Honda/Acura) cars (4 in total) driven many km, not one has leaked

I remember hearing the same type of comment way back when I replaced mine 🤣🤣

mecheng77 · 04-02-2019, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy_12139

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecheng77

Agreed, the one thing Japanese cars do well is gaskets. In all my Japanese (all Honda/Acura) cars (4 in total) driven many km, not one has leaked

I remember hearing the same type of comment way back when I replaced mine 🤣🤣

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy_12139

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecheng77

Agreed, the one thing Japanese cars do well is gaskets. In all my Japanese (all Honda/Acura) cars (4 in total) driven many km, not one has leaked

I remember hearing the same type of comment way back when I replaced mine 🤣🤣

Just trying to help ppl, no sense in being penny wise and pound foolish, it could be the last time you change it for chump change

TheMidnightNarwhal · 04-02-2019, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy_12139

This is correct!

I replaced mine over 15k ago. With the new Japan ones. And there hasn't been the slightest indication of a leak. I even check my coolant regularly to monitor oil/coolant mixing. And safe to say all has been well!

Easy job. Spend the few extra bucks and just get the latest revision OEM JDM gaskets 🤣🤣🤣

Wow didn't know the new Genuine were Japan. I bought Victor Reinz from FCP last summer.

ramp · 04-02-2019, 09:12 AM

It's only been a couple of days since I replaced mine. I used Elring Klinger. Seems to be fine.

nsjames · 04-02-2019, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danfratamico

Replacing your blown oil filter housing gasket solved your valve lifter tick? I have both a seeping gasket and a lifter tick.

made 0 difference in my valvetrain noise, and I don't see how a slightly weepy gasket would be related.

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Phyrexia Resident Pedant 503 Rep 792 Posts Drives: '15 335i 8AT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Limbo iTrader: (1)	Elring is an OEM manufacturer. If you're suggesting OP go with the OE part that's fine, but I haven't had problems with Elring gaskets (Or Rein, or Victor-Reinz for that matter.) I used an Elring VCG on my S54 and it worked perfectly. __________________ '15 F30 335i 8AT Estoril II/Black (12.218 @ 114.94mph) MHD Stage 2+ 93 / XHP Stage 3 / M-Goodies / K&N Filter / ER CP / CSF IC / NGK 97506 / ER DP / Michelin A/S 3+
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leif20 Private First Class 30 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Auto, Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Markham ON iTrader: (0)	I'm currently using the URO parts one, bought a few off Amazon at $9 apiece. In Canada they were charging $50CAD for this part, I was actually offended when the parts person gave me the quote. $50 for a piece of rubber? GTFO. These also have the ridges as shown in the pics above. 4 months and nearly 5k miles later I'm still dry. I check it every few weeks, and have made a note to check at 1 year. Honestly this is a part I expect to replace every 2 years or less, so why spend more money? I don't think the rubber quality would be that different between reputable suppliers. __________________ BMW Owner since 04/2018
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philgli Lieutenant 69 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E92 Msport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	get it from FCP euro. I got the elring one from there and did this 3 months ago. so far, so good. And if it leaks, you just get another one for free from FCP... __________________ 2011 N55 e92 Msport -Alpine White AT MHD Stage 2+, ARM 5" stepped I/C, PPK (coded over), Cobb charge pipe, gutted Xi downpipe, BMS intake, ARM I/C hose upgrade, PE mod, ST coilovers, 18x9 Apex ARC8
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