Anyone try the all Aluminum Valve Covers?

[AV8R4AA]

I have heard BMW is now making the M62 valve covers from Aluminum.
As much dissatisfaction if have had with Mg, I might try a set out.

Kinda like to get an honest review before I drop down big bucks.

[williamx5]

Good day!

I haven't, but I would be very interested in seeing them!!

Cheers!!

[bmw540san]

Hate to disappoint you but I believe that is the rumor started by people seeing brand new covers and mistaking them for aluminum since they look so different (silver) than the typical aging covers.
I can also further prove my claim since I purchased brand set of covers few years ago hoping the rumors might be right. To my disappointment, there was clear Mg stamped inside which is irefutable proof plus the fact that Mg covers are very light.

[X53Jay4.8is]

There is nothing wrong with the MG covers for the M62 engine. The common mistake that most make with these valve covers is the refurbishing of the covers. When refurbishing the covers its imperative that that the covers are outgassed so that when powder coating is applied it adheres well to the medium. My vendor that i have done over 6 sets of valve covers with have performed flawlessly since the day I have had them refurbished. They media blast the covers then bake them to remove the oil impregnated within them (outgassed) and then powder coat them. Once done this way they out perform the original coating from the factory. Do it right the first time and you won't have any problems with them.

[OptimusPriM5]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

There is nothing wrong with the MG covers for the M62 engine. The common mistake that most make with these valve covers is the refurbishing of the covers. When refurbishing the covers its imperative that that the covers are outgassed so that when powder coating is applied it adheres well to the medium. My vendor that i have done over 6 sets of valve covers with have performed flawlessly since the day I have had them refurbished. They media blast the covers then bake them to remove the oil impregnated within them (outgassed) and then powder coat them. Once done this way they out perform the original coating from the factory. Do it right the first time and you won't have any problems with them.

Just had mine done and installed this weekend. My guys followed the same as above and I would add 1 more suggestion...to use some sort of wrinkle finish as the Mg can show signs of imperfections/pitting. Mine were bad with only 49k in terms of pitting but finish was toast. I did the same finish as another forum member did...Danny...and covers look freaking amazing. Vendor was floored as well.

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by OptimusPriM5

Just had mine done and installed this weekend. My guys followed the same as above and I would add 1 more suggestion...to use some sort of wrinkle finish as the Mg can show signs of imperfections/pitting. Mine were bad with only 49k in terms of pitting but finish was toast. I did the same finish as another forum member did...Danny...and covers look freaking amazing. Vendor was floored as well.

Yes this is sound advice. I have gone wrinkle paint style on all of the valve covers that I have refurbished.