N62 Valve Stems Seals - What was your cost

[jsoto]

DIY or shop ?

I'm curious on the N62 stem seal repair. There was the recent blurb about the local master tech doing it as a side job for $2500 and knocked it out in less than a day.

I was just at my Indy this weekend for him to scan the car for a airbag light and we were chatting for a bit. I did not go into much details but he mentioned the stem seal failures on N62 and that dealer rate of $8K and I asked him how much were they doing the job for, and I was told , a smigen less but not too shy from the $8.

Just wondering what parts / procedure is one on the 8K versus the weekend warrior 2,500 ....

[A B Able Truck]

Today - I took a car (N62) for both intake and exhaust valve stem seal replacement - Under $2000
I know - it sounds too good to be true - but All German Auto (Escondido,CA) claims they will soon have a tool kit available to the public (within a month or 2) that will allow you to replace your N62 valve stem seals without removing the cams/timing.
** I'll keep you posted **

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by A B Able Truck

All German Auto (Escondido,CA) claims they will soon have a tool kit available to the public (within a month or 2) that will allow you to replace your N62 valve stem seals without removing the cams/timing.
** I'll keep you posted **

That sounds awesome, could you keep us updated.....

[admranger]

Originally Posted by A B Able Truck

Today - I took a car (N62) for both intake and exhaust valve stem seal replacement
Estimate; $1000 labor + parts
I know - it sounds too good to be true - but All German Auto (Escondido,CA) claims they will soon have a tool kit available to the public (within a month or 2) that will allow you to replace your N62 valve stem seals without removing the cams/timing.
** I'll keep you posted **

I saw his video (in amazing low-def 240p!) online. I had heard of using a leak down tester to hold the valves in place while you remove the valve springs, etc. as a quick way to change out valve springs from some racers. Never thought of it for this application but it makes sense. Very clever.

Still a whole lotta parts gotta come out to get access to the valves! For me, I'm likely to just drive down to Escondido, drop the X5 off and spend the day with friends! Better way to spend the day for me!

[A B Able Truck]

Originally Posted by admranger

I saw his video (in amazing low-def 240p!) online. I had heard of using a leak down tester to hold the valves in place while you remove the valve springs, etc. as a quick way to change out valve springs from some racers. Never thought of it for this application but it makes sense. Very clever.
Still a whole lotta parts gotta come out to get access to the valves! For me, I'm likely to just drive down to Escondido, drop the X5 off and spend the day with friends! Better way to spend the day for me!

You may have watched a video from another shop here in town. I don't think AGA (All German Auto) has released their video yet. The other shop with the "amazing low-def 240p" is probably Escondido German Auto (E.G.A).

[admranger]

Originally Posted by A B Able Truck

You may have watched a video from another shop here in town. I don't think AGA (All German Auto) has released their video yet. The other shop with the "amazing low-def 240p" is probably Escondido German Auto (E.G.A).

I think you are correct. My error.

Regardless, creative solutions to otherwise debilitatingly expensive issues are nice to see!

[SlickGT1]

Originally Posted by admranger

I saw his video (in amazing low-def 240p!) online. I had heard of using a leak down tester to hold the valves in place while you remove the valve springs, etc. as a quick way to change out valve springs from some racers. Never thought of it for this application but it makes sense. Very clever.

Still a whole lotta parts gotta come out to get access to the valves! For me, I'm likely to just drive down to Escondido, drop the X5 off and spend the day with friends! Better way to spend the day for me!

I hope it is more than just that. I have seen this method performed many times. You need to make sure you get your valves to the closed position. Then there is a tool specifically made to remove and install the valve stem locks.

While the air is being pumped into the cylinder, you whack the locks with said tool, and you got the locks off. Remove, replace seals and move on.

This.
Motion Pro Valve Core Remover - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore

And Leak down tester used to pump air in.

I hope A B has a cooler way to do this.

[A B Able Truck]

Well boys & girls - the price of replacing valve stem seals on a N62 is about to take a nose dive. I just witnessed a tech using AGAs new tool - I wish I was half as smart as Martin (the owner).

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by A B Able Truck

Well boys & girls - the price of replacing valve stem seals on a N62 is about to take a nose dive. I just witnessed a tech using AGAs new tool - I wish I was half as smart as Martin (the owner).

Are they one piece seals or have they designed coupled halves?

[A B Able Truck]

Originally Posted by Bulk

Are they one piece seals or have they designed coupled halves?

Same seals (OEM) as if you were doing the job the hard way.
Note;
Updated seals are red in color
Old style (brown/black)