N62 Valve Stems Seals - What was your 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

[NYCSterling]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

wow nice tool

that's what she said.....

[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.

[bcredliner]

I subscribe to the devil you know is better than the devil you don't.

[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.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by tecboy99

ESS supercharge the X5.

When I was deciding where to go to twin turbos or supercharger I found that the only way to do either was a custom build. There is nothing off the shelf including from ESS.

[tecboy99]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

When I was deciding where to go to twin turbos or supercharger I found that the only way to do either was a custom build. There is nothing off the shelf including from ESS.

Actually, there is. I emailed them a few weeks ago. Just to inquire about possible options. They said that the TS1 system for the E46 was compatible. M54B30 Twin Screw Stage 1 (TS1) - ESS Tuning If you scroll down, under intended applications, it says E53 X5 3.0