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02-02-2020, 03:19 PM | #1 |
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Hey guys I could use help.
2011 N55 developed a VC gasket leak around 50K miles. No squealing at this time. I replaced the whole VC to avoid a future PVC failure. No oil leak, but now I have the squealing noise, only once the engine is fully warm. Thought it was a defective VC (URO Parts from Rock Auto). Got a replacement. Installed replacement. Same issue, just not as loud (for now). Can I be overlooking something in my installation that would cause this? What are the chances of two defective brand new units in a row? Seems odd. I am about to demand a refund and order a genuine BMW VC. Anything I should check on? Car has a BMS oil catch can and JB4. Thanks! |
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Lots of vacuum when I remove the oil fill cap with engine idling. 99.9% sure I didnt pinch the gasket twice in a row. No oil leaks at valve cover or front/rear main seals. |
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02-03-2020, 10:53 PM | #4 |
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I wouldn't be surprised if you got two bad valve covers from URO parts. There may have been a defect in the manufacturing that affected an entire lot of parts from which both of your VC's came from.
If they were OEM then I'd be surprised. URO parts makes garbage, at least from their Volvo parts history.
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Could be anything honestly... can't hear the noise through your words. Could it be the belt? Tensioner noise? |
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I’m almost certain this is the case because with this new VC the sound is much quieter and intermittent. If the VC has nothing to do with the issue then there would be no change in the noise. |
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I just developed this noise on my E70 with the N55 motor. I just replaced the belt tensioner and both idle pulleys about 200 miles before this.
I think it is my pcv in the valve cover but I am scared that you replaced it twice with out it fixing it. |
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