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Originally Posted by manners
just wondering if people actually just purchased the gasket or the actual new unit.
but i wonder if the unit is just a metal part (no component to break)
gasket only cost less than $20 and the part is over $100
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You can replace just the gasket, I haven't heard of the termostat being a failure point.
The Mahle gasket is a Fluoroelastomer(viton) gasket which is better than the stock/oem material so I recommend that... The E70 part number for the one with the oil cooler is: B32856
I bought one from rockauto for under $4. The job is a pain but it is doable on an e70 4.8i without dropping the subframe. It is an easier job than the valve cover gaskets...
-Rich