Need advise on repairs

[JohnD]

I just got back from the dealer and they quoted me $1000 to replace both outer CV boots and another $1000 for valve cover gaskets, which blows my mind. Does anyone know of a good independent shop in MA? Perhaps RI or CT

Thanks
JD

[JohnD]

Has anyone had the following work done at a dealer or local shop - if so, which one and how much did it cost.

1. Valve cover gaskets
2. Outer CV Boots
3. Oil Seperator

Thanks
JD

[youry]

An indy takes $250 per cv boot.

[Boston X5 4.4]

Originally Posted by JohnD

I just got back from the dealer and they quoted me $1000 to replace both outer CV boots and another $1000 for valve cover gaskets, which blows my mind. Does anyone know of a good independent shop in MA? Perhaps RI or CT

Thanks
JD

JD,
Here are four in MA that a friend recommends. I'm under stealer warranty so haven't gone to them yet for anything other than an oil/filter change.

Autobahn Automotive
127A W. Central St, Natick, MA • 800-228-8136

Landshark Automotive
24 South Ave, Natick, MA • 508-655-3957

Schneller Motoren Technik BMW
26 Middle Rd Unit 1, Newbury, MA • 978-465-2002

Turner Motorsport
16 Hunt Road South
Amesbury, MA, USA 01913
PHONE: 978 388-7769


These are pretty high end indies so they may not be a whole lot cheaper than the stealership. For the work that you need done - CV boots - it is not difficult, jut labor/money intensive so I would try and find a cheaper indie. Maybe someone on this forum can pipe in with a cheaper indie rec.? ...or you could post your question on the Boston Chapter of BMWCAA.

http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/


Good luck

[JohnD]

Thanks for the input... Have either of you had the oil seperator replaced?

[Boston X5 4.4]

Originally Posted by JohnD

Thanks for the input... Have either of you had the oil seperator replaced?

No, I seem to remember that this problem was worse or only happened with pre-04 models but could be wrong.

[primetime]

Oil seperator at the indy shop should be about 350 or 400. I think thats what i paid..

[JohnD]

Thanks for the input thus far... I called the dealer today to see how much it would be for the oil seperator and valve cover gasker, this should be interesting

[amacman]

I got camshaft seals on 740i,more or less same engine, for £300, crank vent is quick and easy job,part costs £40 in uk and 1/2 hour to fit if yer good at that sort of thing.

[illuminum]

I had a friend of mine do it at his shop here in Los Angeles.