new spark plugs, old ones had oil on them

[gitchies]

Yeah i did mine not too long ago...mine only had 58,000 miles when done...but its the age factor too, mine is an 02. Vcg and all the gormets.....its not hard, but a lot of time to take everything apart it seems.....did my plugs while he was at, since most of it was already take apart....half way done at that point

[TEMA]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Yikes. My Indy quoted 650 for valve cover gaskets, Morristown BMW quoted 2100!!

Time for a DIY. Is the N62 much different than the M62?

its definitely harder than my n54 because you have to do 2 sides ill try to find a diy for you. as far as getting help from indys and dealers consider this to swap pads on nissan all around indy would take 100 to do the job for my bmw they would charge a little more which is 180 to virtually do the exact same thing! so my understanding of all of it is this they see something thats expensive and mark up shit for no apparent reason.

[TEMA]

here is the link Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Procedure (long) (No 56k!) / word of advice you just have to find time and jump both feet in

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by TEMA

here is the link Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Procedure (long) (No 56k!) / word of advice you just have to find time and jump both feet in

is it the same process with the n62? i have yet to see someone mention doing it themselves on an n62 engine

[TEMA]

ok i might reconsider recommending you to try and diy!!!!! read this How to replace your coolant pipe, valve covers, timing gaskets and more - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

[TEMA]

you need to get a hold of someone with a Bentley manual!!!

[Naz24]

thanks TEMA, you've been a big help. I feel like an idiot for not doing spark plugs myself right now. just saw how easy it is...

[TEMA]

Originally Posted by Naz24

thanks TEMA, you've been a big help. I feel like an idiot for not doing spark plugs myself right now. just saw how easy it is...

as far as gasket i read up just now and it does seem doable. for plugs and many other things actually torque wrench is a must have. so instead of paying indiys or dealer buy yourself a nice toolset owning a bimmer youll need it sooner or later. IF YOU OPT TO DIY TAKE NOTES AND PICS AND REPORT BACK!

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by TEMA

as far as gasket i read up just now and it does seem doable. for plugs and many other things actually torque wrench is a must have. so instead of paying indiys or dealer buy yourself a nice toolset owning a bimmer youll need it sooner or later. IF YOU OPT TO DIY TAKE NOTES AND PICS AND REPORT BACK!

of course! thanks for the info.

And good thing, my father is a builder-- our tool collection is wonderful!

[TEMA]

Originally Posted by Naz24

of course! thanks for the info.

And good thing, my father is a builder-- our tool collection is wonderful!

read up naz! the go out and inspect your engine see where the leaks are and if you decide to tune up that last link pretty much does what the doctors prescribe.