Helihover - I was always under the impression the VPG was a massive PITA? Is it not that bad, just labor?
This summer I was going to do the VPG and the entire cooling system. I was just going to grab a kit like those that Turner has. Turner has one that also replaces the CCV and the whole kit is $277, or $195 without the CCV replacement. If I'm taking the intake off though, I might as well do the CCV at the same time.
Valley Pan Gasket Kit - E53 X5 4.4i, 4.6is 2000-2003 - Turner Motorsport
My cautious side says get the kit and just replace stuff since I don't think the PO took care of the vehicle. I have access to a garage and tools (gotta love in-laws!), and I'm used to working on vehicles so I don't think it'd be a problem.
I was also going to do the valve cover gaskets at the same time...would those be easy with all this taken out for the VPG and should I just do that maintenance now? The two gaskets are only $50 in parts, and if everything is out of the vehicle anyway...