Uro Parts Valve Cover

Wolf 335 · 01-31-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jklad

Another member's brand new uro valve cover he installed was defective

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Doing Double work sucks.

Was it determined what was defective with the uro valve cover?

Tangent · 01-31-2018, 12:24 PM

I've heard nothing but bad things about Uro parts and had that confirmed when it was the only brand I could get at the time for a cooling system job I did; that hose failed after about 5,000 miles while the rest (and its different brand replacement) are still working great a few years later. I don't think I'd use anything of theirs without a bunch of long-term reviews...

dublin14 · 02-11-2019, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklad

Another member's brand new uro valve cover he installed was defective

:

Doing Double work sucks.

Well to be fair random OEm BMW parts are defective. But now that I might buy a new VC in spring when the gasket is replaced I'm interested in more feedback from others using URO.

rsyed07 · 12-09-2019, 02:23 PM

There's another company out there now called "Hamburg Technic". Anyone used them for Valve Cover? For $209 and coming up as an OE supplier that's not bad.

Wolf 335 · 12-09-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rsyed07

There's another company out there now called "Hamburg Technic". Anyone used them for Valve Cover? For $209 and coming up as an OE supplier that's not bad.

They list themselves as "OE replacement quality manufacturer"

They are not OE supplier.

fredcase · 12-09-2019, 04:35 PM

My Uro valve cover has lasted longer than any OEM one. I’ve cracked 3 OEM’s

torrque · 12-09-2019, 09:16 PM

I have used URO parts in the past for ball joints, control arms, bushings, etc, with no issues. Fitted and worked like OEM or better. Some are even made in Germany.
I would not hesitate to buy URO parts, better than China made Ebay stuff anyway.

I am planning to buy a URO parts valve cover and bolts (in the spring) and replace my OEM one ....

SlimE92 · 12-10-2019, 08:32 AM

I have a URO vc on also.

Been about 6 months no issues. Just picked up a bunch of parts for my e30 from URO never had an issue with quality with them.

rsyed07 · 12-10-2019, 10:09 AM

Thanks, will probably go with URO.

kenmar · 01-31-2021, 11:49 AM

Bump for more URO feedback

Dave92N54 · 02-01-2021, 08:58 AM

If anyone is interested I've been running the Rein VC from BimmerWorld since September with no issues that i'm aware of, been chasing intermittent STFT spikes at idle but I believe that to be the 02s as I can see they're acting pretty slow. Comes with a 2 year warranty anyway.

moreToLearn · 01-12-2022, 10:20 PM

Bump for more URO feedback

ErvGotti · 01-13-2022, 09:41 AM

15k miles and 2 years pushing 20PSi and have no problems with my URO valve cover.

SlimE92 · 01-13-2022, 09:58 AM

Update on the uro vc.

Been nearly 3 years now still no leaks or cracks. Just make sure to pick up a bmw genuine gasket and ditch the uro gasket.

Tyc0 · 01-13-2022, 04:02 PM

Not sure why people are even mentioning doing "double the work"…it's a very easy job if you have at all familiarized yourself with the engine. Though I'm unsure which brand my vc is, I have no issues with it. If I did, I would buy the cheap one being I can get almost two of them for the price of the Bmw brand one.

moreToLearn · 01-13-2022, 07:07 PM

Thanks for the feedback! I ordered an URO. I will provide some feedback post install.

Tyc0, hopefully as easy as you said

I'm budgeting an 6 hour job since I haven't done it in the past.

moreToLearn · 01-13-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ErvGotti

15k miles and 2 years pushing 20PSi and have no problems with my URO valve cover.

Did you use the gasket that came with the cover?

Tyc0 · 01-13-2022, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by moreToLearn

Thanks for the feedback! I ordered an URO. I will provide some feedback post install.

Tyc0, hopefully as easy as you said

I'm budgeting an 6 hour job since I haven't done it in the past.

I would expect you to be able to finish in half that time if your at all mechanically inclined and watch a few videos prior. Good luck !

ErvGotti · 01-14-2022, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by moreToLearn

Did you use the gasket that came with the cover?

I believe so, it's been two years but I don't remember ordering a separate gasket

Raptor04 · 06-22-2022, 05:56 PM

Responding to my own post years later in case it helps others make a purchase decision. I recently ordered both a Uro VC from Rock Auto and an Elring VC from FCP. Surprisingly they are identical as in I wouldn't be able to tell them apart other than one has elring stamped on it and the other has uro stamped on it, even the stamps are in the same locations...both are so similar they could have been made in same factory. Neither the uro box nir Elring box say where it was made. I will actually be returning the elring VC because the Uro is almost 3 times cheaper and exact same quality. Even the gaakets look identical on both. Of note, I purchased a separate elring vc Gasket and it does have different markings then their valve cover that comes with a Gasket. Most likely the VC is made in same factory with same Gasket used for URO and Elring VC, but individually purchased elring VC Gasket is probably made in different factory. Not sure if any difference in Gasket quality. The URO and Elring Gaskets include with their VCs are ACM material and my understanding is the Original BMW Gasket uses this same type of ACM rubber. The individual Elring Gasket doesn't have any identifiable markings to determine what type of rubber it is made of. I've run a separately purchased Elring VC Gasket since I made this original post and never had any issues with it.

ichibanset · 07-21-2022, 11:41 PM

Replaced Ebay valve cover that lasted 58k miles which replaced the oem at 119k. I just installed Uro valve cover with Elring gasket to see how well it holds up. Thank you guys for the feedback.

335xiE90 · 05-30-2023, 09:04 AM

Just ordered a URO w/Elring gasket based on this thread and the old google search.

01-31-2018, 12:24 PM	#24
Tangent Lieutenant 298 Rep 584 Posts Drives: G01, F82, E89, F25 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I've heard nothing but bad things about Uro parts and had that confirmed when it was the only brand I could get at the time for a cooling system job I did; that hose failed after about 5,000 miles while the rest (and its different brand replacement) are still working great a few years later. I don't think I'd use anything of theirs without a bunch of long-term reviews...
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rsyed07 Captain 175 Rep 595 Posts Drives: E46 330i, E92 13' 335is Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Central FL iTrader: (0)	There's another company out there now called "Hamburg Technic". Anyone used them for Valve Cover? For $209 and coming up as an OE supplier that's not bad.
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12-09-2019, 04:35 PM	#28
fredcase Captain 261 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Bmw=trash Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Noyb iTrader: (1)	My Uro valve cover has lasted longer than any OEM one. I’ve cracked 3 OEM’s
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torrque Banned 298 Rep 650 Posts Drives: Ferrari F430, E92 M3, 335xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Newton, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Ferrari F430 [9.08] 2009 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	I have used URO parts in the past for ball joints, control arms, bushings, etc, with no issues. Fitted and worked like OEM or better. Some are even made in Germany. I would not hesitate to buy URO parts, better than China made Ebay stuff anyway. I am planning to buy a URO parts valve cover and bolts (in the spring) and replace my OEM one ....
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SlimE92 Captain 186 Rep 927 Posts Drives: E92 N54 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (0)	I have a URO vc on also. Been about 6 months no issues. Just picked up a bunch of parts for my e30 from URO never had an issue with quality with them.
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rsyed07 Captain 175 Rep 595 Posts Drives: E46 330i, E92 13' 335is Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Central FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks, will probably go with URO.
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02-01-2021, 08:58 AM	#33
Dave92N54 Major 528 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Westminster, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	If anyone is interested I've been running the Rein VC from BimmerWorld since September with no issues that i'm aware of, been chasing intermittent STFT spikes at idle but I believe that to be the 02s as I can see they're acting pretty slow. Comes with a 2 year warranty anyway. __________________ 09 E92 335i 6MT / Alpine White / Coral Red / VRSF 7.5" / VRSF DCI / VRSF Catless Downpipes / VTT Charge Pipe / Turbosmart RacePort Gen V / RB OEM Billet Turbos / CD919 Custom Tune / Bilstein PSS9s
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moreToLearn New Member 11 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Bump for more URO feedback
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01-13-2022, 09:41 AM	#35
ErvGotti Major 124 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aviano iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 135i [6.00]	15k miles and 2 years pushing 20PSi and have no problems with my URO valve cover.
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SlimE92 Captain 186 Rep 927 Posts Drives: E92 N54 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (0)	Update on the uro vc. Been nearly 3 years now still no leaks or cracks. Just make sure to pick up a bmw genuine gasket and ditch the uro gasket. Attached Images
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Tyc0 Lieutenant 147 Rep 517 Posts Drives: BMW e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Not sure why people are even mentioning doing "double the work"…it's a very easy job if you have at all familiarized yourself with the engine. Though I'm unsure which brand my vc is, I have no issues with it. If I did, I would buy the cheap one being I can get almost two of them for the price of the Bmw brand one.
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01-13-2022, 07:07 PM	#38
moreToLearn New Member 11 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback! I ordered an URO. I will provide some feedback post install. Tyc0, hopefully as easy as you said I'm budgeting an 6 hour job since I haven't done it in the past.
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06-22-2022, 05:56 PM	#42
Raptor04 Major 89 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	Responding to my own post years later in case it helps others make a purchase decision. I recently ordered both a Uro VC from Rock Auto and an Elring VC from FCP. Surprisingly they are identical as in I wouldn't be able to tell them apart other than one has elring stamped on it and the other has uro stamped on it, even the stamps are in the same locations...both are so similar they could have been made in same factory. Neither the uro box nir Elring box say where it was made. I will actually be returning the elring VC because the Uro is almost 3 times cheaper and exact same quality. Even the gaakets look identical on both. Of note, I purchased a separate elring vc Gasket and it does have different markings then their valve cover that comes with a Gasket. Most likely the VC is made in same factory with same Gasket used for URO and Elring VC, but individually purchased elring VC Gasket is probably made in different factory. Not sure if any difference in Gasket quality. The URO and Elring Gaskets include with their VCs are ACM material and my understanding is the Original BMW Gasket uses this same type of ACM rubber. The individual Elring Gasket doesn't have any identifiable markings to determine what type of rubber it is made of. I've run a separately purchased Elring VC Gasket since I made this original post and never had any issues with it. __________________ 335xi Last edited by Raptor04; 06-23-2022 at 11:46 AM..
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07-21-2022, 11:41 PM	#43
ichibanset Private First Class 25 Rep 109 Posts Drives: Alpine White 09 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Replaced Ebay valve cover that lasted 58k miles which replaced the oem at 119k. I just installed Uro valve cover with Elring gasket to see how well it holds up. Thank you guys for the feedback. __________________ 2009 E90 335i
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05-30-2023, 09:04 AM	#44
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