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Old 04-23-2019, 05:45 PM
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Time for valve stem seals... 2005, 4.4i, 113,000 miles

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Originally Posted by X5only View Post
I would replace the upper timing cover gaskets as well. They do leak and so it's wise to replace them now since they require the valve covers to be removed anyway. The driver side upper timing cover requires the alternator to be slide out a bit so as to reach the cover bottom bolt.


Totally agreed! I was posting more of “only what was required to do the VSS directly”

That said, I ordered those as well as new Vanos o-rings, vacuum pump rebuild kit and a number of other goodies along with a new alternator bracket gasket as well [emoji106]


As a “just in case measure” I also ordered the upper and lower dipstick assembly and associated o-rings - though I am going to be VERY CAREFUL with mine when I’m in there 🤞🤞
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