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08-15-2018, 10:26 AM | #1 |
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Best price for n54 valve cover?
EDIT: I bought it and the valve cover arrived today and is genuine, packaged well, and includes bolts. Arrived 4 days after placing the order. I couldn't be happier.
I'm about to do my valve cover and gasket and ran across this on eBay. I messaged the seller to confirm and they said it is, in fact, Genuine BMW. Doesn't seem to have the bolts so if that's the reason for being so cheap I'm not concerned. But this is about $180 cheaper than the lowest price which is at FCP using a coupon. What do you think? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-BMW...ba9c%7Ciid%3A1 Last edited by whyzee125; 08-30-2018 at 11:53 AM.. |
08-15-2018, 12:55 PM | #3 |
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I think the concern would be more about the gasket fitment.
I rather by OEM for this kinda thing, since its one of those jobs I'd hate to repeat if you found out the part sucked halfway or more through. That said, keep us all posted as this is pretty much a requirement at high milage for our cars. |
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08-17-2018, 10:12 AM | #7 |
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Ebay is well known for selling counterfit items. Becareful. I would rather go through a vendor like FCP Euro but it's alot more expensive or even RockAuto.com.
Check the location of where it's being shipped from if it's from china or another country outside of Germany that could send up a red flag. I heard that the counterfeit VC's tend to crack prematurely. looks like it's out of the UK probably ok. Good luck let us know how it goes. Careful when pulling out the back connection it's a real pain in the arse. The connector that goes to the PCV Valve on the top side closes to the firewall. That broke on me and I had to buy a new one.
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08-20-2018, 06:33 PM | #10 |
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Gasket Sealant?
Using any Valve cover sealant - Like Hondabond HT?
. The inner half moons - I put on my N54 at the recommendation of my BMW mechanic (dealership) . |
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08-20-2018, 09:50 PM | #11 |
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I hadn't looked into it but now I will. I know Toyota uses their own RTV type sealant (Toyota FIPG) and while it's super annoying to scrape off all the gaskets and mating surfaces, it definitely works. Thanks for the advice!
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11-24-2018, 08:59 PM | #12 |
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so any updates on this Valve Cover???........i need to change my VCG and looking to replace my VC in the process...i'm at 129K and starting to get a whiff of burning oil with smoke.
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11-25-2018, 11:13 AM | #13 |
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05-22-2019, 09:22 AM | #14 |
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I just got a valve cover from the Neo Brothers. In my opinion, this is not a genuine OEM replacement part. Missing BMW and Mahle logos, casting quality does not match original part. Also did not come part in the original box. It's probably a Chinese copy.
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05-22-2019, 03:50 PM | #15 |
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That does look like a Chinese copy. Mine looked nothing like this and had the Mahle logo like the OEM one. Did not have the BMW logo though.
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05-22-2019, 04:09 PM | #16 |
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If there are not all the original logos on the spare part, this is not a genuine spare part but it is an aftermarket spare part.
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01-21-2020, 10:27 AM | #17 |
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I'm needing to order a new valve cover soon.....just wondering what was determined on the eBay ones? Are they all junk? Should I just buy OEM BMW and move on, or can I save some money?
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01-21-2020, 10:46 AM | #18 |
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I'd just get the OE from FCP. If not I believe the Uro Parts one is not bad but if it breaks and you buy a new one it costs as much as getting the OE in the 1st place and the uro part warranty is 2 years I think and with FCP you got lifetime warranty so... I'd just shell out for OE piece. That's what I did.
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01-21-2020, 10:56 AM | #19 |
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I wonder if the quality of the pcv system in the aftermarket VC's are as good either?
Sounds like I'm going to just buy OEM.....buy once cry once 😀 |
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08-18-2021, 10:45 AM | #22 |
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If it has the BMW logo on it, then it's a genuine part, its the same exact part as an OEM, but if they remove the BMW logo, it now becomes an OEM part, but the manufacturer can sell it for a lot less, it has everything to do with licensing agreements and nothing to do with part quality, OEM is always the way to go, cheaper, you just won't have a BMW logo on your part, you're paying a huge mark up just to have a tiny logo on your part that you'll never see
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