N62 Valve Stems Seals - What was your cost

[A B Able Truck]

Originally Posted by Bulk

I think we all have the same idea - why buy something for $700 that you're only ever going to need once...
As cool as this tool will be I can't justify spending that much on it for a one time use

If you're a DIYer - the cost of the tool is almost as much as purchasing the timing tools and a valve spring compressor for this job. If you're a BMW tech, this tool would be a must have. You could also start a online rental for your area, then it would pay for itself twofold.

[Doru]

I think it's much cheaper to buy that tool and the seals, plus the other gaskets that will have to be changed when doing the job, than having it repaired even by the cheapest indy. Besides, you'll have the peace of mind of a well done job. I am sure one can sell it afterwards, if not needed anymore.

The new OEM valve stem seals, are they updated so they won't fail again? Because if they will fail again, one might as well hang on to that tool.

[TerminatorX5]

I'd like to think that I am a DIY-er but I am scared thinking about the "juicy" parts of the car... like anything with the coolant, power steering, tranny, engine oil... so, it would be a serious learning curve even with the proper tools...
someone in the area with the tool and knowledge can do this as a side job, still recover the cost of the tool and hopefully make a buck or two...

for me, it is not just the $700 for the tool, even if i had the tool already in my hands, i'd be sweating bullets just thinking about the open heart surgery on the engine, regardless if it is a "full-blown" surgery or a little "incision" surgery...

so, I hope that somebody in the area who knows their sh!t, will get the tool and offer their services...

[googuse]

Well - finally got the car back from the dealer. The warranty paid in full! The car has much better acceleration now and I suspect I will see an improvement in fuel economy. $5921 total. My share was $775 for replacement of the vacuum pump an new plugs and wires.

I had a loaded 528i as a loaner for the first week, but that car sold. My replacement was a 2013 E70 X5 3.5. If that had been the first X5 I had seen I would not have bought one. Holy jeez, what a hunk of junk! Uncomfortable seats. Shoddy interior. Questionable suspension. No thanks.

The service guy was very interested in the new tool.

[A B Able Truck]

Originally Posted by googuse

Well - finally got the car back from the dealer. The warranty paid in full! The car has much better acceleration now and I suspect I will see an improvement in fuel economy. $5921 total. My share was $775 for replacement of the vacuum pump an new plugs and wires.
I had a loaded 528i as a loaner for the first week, but that car sold. My replacement was a 2013 E70 X5 3.5. If that had been the first X5 I had seen I would not have bought one. Holy jeez, what a hunk of junk! Uncomfortable seats. Shoddy interior. Questionable suspension. No thanks.
The service guy was very interested in the new tool.

You made out OK, but a few questions;
How did you get a 2006 covered under warranty???
Vacuum pump had a recall - why not warrantied???
Plugs would have been pulled for valve stem seals - should be parts only.
What wires on a 4.4 - you have coil packs???

[googuse]

Originally Posted by A B Able Truck

You made out OK, but a few questions;
How did you get a 2006 covered under warranty???
Vacuum pump had a recall - why not warrantied???
Plugs would have been pulled for valve stem seals - should be parts only.
What wires on a 4.4 - you have coil packs???

I bought an aftermarket warranty when I bought the car. It has easily paid for itself!

Didn't know about the vacuum pump recall. I'll check with the dealer. Thanks for the heads up.

Plugs were parts only. I just said wires out of habit.

[pnoyako85]

Originally Posted by googuse

I bought an aftermarket warranty when I bought the car. It has easily paid for itself!

Didn't know about the vacuum pump recall. I'll check with the dealer. Thanks for the heads up.

Plugs were parts only. I just said wires out of habit.

which warranty did you have and what type of level did you purchase?>

[xRide]

I have an after market warranty as well and im hoping this valve stem issue and a transmission kicks out while under it.

[pezho405]

Today i learned theres a way toi do it witghout that took or taking cams out...
My BMW tech friend told me about it and hes seen it done.

Cylinder at TDC
Put shop air in the spart plug hole and KEEP IT THERE pumped so the valve closes then you can do the seals

[googuse]

It's Vehicle One Major coverage

https://www.universalwarranty.com/mi...vehicleone.jsp