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Old 10-13-2012, 12:39 AM
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I have read about this valve guide failure on early N62's, especially on the 7 series. Those early motors also have to contend with the dreaded coolant return pipe leak in the middle of the motor. Roughly a $3K-$4K fix with stock parts.
You'll find the coolant problem throughout the life of the N62. Up through the E70 as discussed in this thread. It's so common in fact that All German Auto made a fix and sells it through many outlets.
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