N62 Valve Stems Seals - What was your cost

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Doru

you don't need it for yours. If you buy an X5 with the N62, you might need it.

You're right. I should get that permanently in the memory bank.

I always refer to my engine as a 4.6, don't relate to the M62 designation.

I don't know about others but I read so much about the smoking problem and other problems like those involving transmissions etc. I get to the point that I have to remind myself that not all of the problems I read about are going to happen to me.

I still think the tool is great and a justifiable tool purchase--------------for those with N62 engines, of course.

[SlickGT1]

wow nice tool

[NYCSterling]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

wow nice tool

that's what she said.....

[TerminatorX5]

so, is there a consensus on this tool? where do we stand on this - the tool is being shipped - has anyone already used it and if so, how are the results?

obviously, there is a tool kit - is there a list of the parts needed for this job? the necessary parts for the valve job, and maybe a list of parts for other, optional (or, maybe not so optional) jobs, like that pipe that is buried somewhere deep in the engine...

if i am not an engine DIY type of a guy, is there a possible rental option of the tool? how much time should be expected to be spent on this job (based on time and labor rates, one can estimate the labor cost)?

[A B Able Truck]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

so, is there a consensus on this tool? where do we stand on this - the tool is being shipped - has anyone already used it and if so, how are the results?
obviously, there is a tool kit - is there a list of the parts needed for this job? the necessary parts for the valve job, and maybe a list of parts for other, optional (or, maybe not so optional) jobs, like that pipe that is buried somewhere deep in the engine...
if i am not an engine DIY type of a guy, is there a possible rental option of the tool? how much time should be expected to be spent on this job (based on time and labor rates, one can estimate the labor cost)?

Here is a link to a thread from a guy that has used the tool.

AGA valve seal tool - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

[dougpham]

why not to replace the engine? I have valve stem issue on my 2006 x5 4.4, smog coming out from the pipe. I am thinking to have the entire engine to replace with remanufacture/rebuild engine. The cost may be cheaper with a rebuilt engine. I see some other posts on this subject. I am investigating right now.

[Ricky Bobby]

^Because the engine is perfectly fine as long as there is nothing else wrong with it and once the valve stem seals are done they are fixed for a very long time

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

^Because the engine is perfectly fine as long as there is nothing else wrong with it and once the valve stem seals are done they are fixed for a very long time

This.

If/when my seals go, I'm getting them fixed without a second thought. It's already 12 years old and has 78k miles without a problem. They could go tomorrow and I'd have no problem waiting another 12 years and running it up to 160k. Surely by that time an F15 M will be hiding in some garage with 10k miles on it. I guess I'd better get started on my search.

[Ricky Bobby]

^I feel the same. Who would want to R&R an engine when you have an engine that you know well and maintain it, just for something that will last another 12+ years or more or possibly never be an issue again?

That reminds me, I have to start saving for a subsequent 3-pedal performance Bimmer for the future, since I know they will be in shorter and shorter supply as time goes on.

[tecboy99]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

^I feel the same. Who would want to R&R an engine when you have an engine that you know well and maintain it, just for something that will last another 12+ years or more or possibly never be an issue again?

That reminds me, I have to start saving for a subsequent 3-pedal performance Bimmer for the future, since I know they will be in shorter and shorter supply as time goes on.

ESS supercharge the X5.