Originally Posted by TiAgX5

The Genuine BMW VCG is made of Viton, takes around 4Xs longer to dry out (due to heat/oils) then non-Viton gaskets like Victor Reinz brand.

These "bargain" gaskets are great for used car lots (fixing leaks at minimum cost), and shady indy shops (see the same leak repair every 2 yrs or so, and tell the owner it's BMWs fault).