N62 Valve Stems Seals - What was your cost

[sbarsap]

Damn I paid approx $5700 to have mine replaced a couple of months back that included sending the head to the machine shop.

[KyleNatolix5]

Dealership told me it's an 8K job as well. I contacted the master tech who does the job, he definitely knows his stuff. For 8k you might as well get a different engine installed. As of now I'm going through a an oil change jug a month until I get it done. I'll be replacing the cats after the job when the time comes around with some aftermarket "high flow" units. My X is running full steam ahead as of now, but I'm sure it can't be to healthy for it to be blowing that much oil out the exhaust.

[A B Able Truck]

Authorized sneak peek of new N62 valve stem seal tool by All German Auto - Escondido, CA



Allows you to replace the valve stem seals on a BMW N62 without removing the cams.
The tool kit will be complete.
Valve compression rods for intake and exhaust.
Brushes to plug oil returns.
Ratcheting wrench for compression.
Control handle for compression rods.
Spark plug hole plugs with center bore for T. D.C indicator.
6.0 mm valve keeper install tool.

** Will be available in about a month **

[Doru]

Allen, will they have a detailed guide printed (or memory stick) with the tool? If not, maybe you can suggest that.

Thx!!!

[A B Able Truck]

Originally Posted by Doru

Allen, will they have a detailed guide printed (or memory stick) with the tool? If not, maybe you can suggest that.
Thx!!!

I honestly don't think I could suggest anything to Martin from AGA that he already hasn't thought of - he's a smart guy.

[A B Able Truck]

Originally Posted by A B Able Truck

I honestly don't think I could suggest anything to Martin from AGA that he already hasn't thought of - he's a smart guy.

Just to keep you interested - two more tidpits of information about the tools and process.

- A failsafe in the event you drop a keeper
- A tool that facilitates the installation of keepers in a matter of seconds

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by A B Able Truck

Just to keep you interested - two more tidpits of information about the tools and process.

- A failsafe in the event you drop a keeper
- A tool that facilitates the installation of keepers in a matter of seconds

Looking forward to it :thumb up:

The only thing that would make it better if it could be done from on the couch with a cold one...

[admranger]

Impressive!

[SlickGT1]

Well that look interesting. I don't understand how it works, But waiting to see.

[googuse]

So, my E53 is at the dealer waiting for the guy from the extended warranty company to come and approve the valve stem job. Is this a common thing? It's been there since Tuesday and no one has turned up yet. I thought the valve stem replacement was a pretty common thing on this car. Why would there need to be an inspection from the warrantor? Anyone else ever have a battle with a warranty company?

Luckily they gave me a brand new 528i to drive around in!