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04-18-2015, 07:32 AM
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Valve cover gaskets
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04-18-2015, 08:16 AM
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I would use BMW. They are not that pricey and a PITA to change. I've been using BMW of Morristown recently as their prices are the best I can find. Husker BMW (huskerparts.com) also has very good pricing and is closer to you. ECS Tuning also has good prices and sells both BMW parts and better quality aftermarket.
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04-18-2015, 02:41 PM
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04-19-2015, 09:45 AM
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The Genuine BMW gaskets are the smart choice, seeing they are the only ones made of Viton. Saving a few dollars on "bargain" gaskets will have you installing cheap rubber that will harden/crack/leak in a few years.
I picked up the full set from ECS Tuning last year, $130.
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04-26-2015, 10:06 PM
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RIGHT COVER REMOVAL...WTF?!
I'm doing this job right now. It was a real beotch getting the right side valve cover removed. The lower rear corner of the cover was hitting some hoses so I couldn't raise it high enough to clear the engine and come up and out.
Maybe I'm missing something...but I can't see how the heck I'll get it back in there without the new gasket falling off or just not seating on the head properly. Knowledge appreciated...
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04-27-2015, 12:24 PM
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Just to remind you that I could not get it out without removing the injectors-rail
, I hope you already removed them. Anyway My car is a facelifted one so maybe it is different. Wish you good luck, during the process, I learned and invented new bad words 
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04-28-2015, 02:12 PM
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I'm in the same boat as you but have a 4.8is... You might want to consider a kit from ECS since it also includes spark plug boots. GBorklu also suggested to change upper timing covers too while you're at it.
BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L - 11127513194KT - Valve Cover Gasket kit - ES#2765666 BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L - 11127513195KT - Valve Cover Gasket kit - ES#2765667 Or Genuine BMW BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L - 11127513194KT2 - Valve Cover Gasket kit - ES#2765668 BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L - 11127513195KT2 - Valve Cover Gasket kit - ES#2765669
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