N62 Valve Cover and Timing Cover Gaskets - Extra Things to Do

[Nanniepoo]

Going to replace the leaking gaskets in a couple weeks. Looking for advice on gasket brands and extra odds and ends I might need.


Valve Cover Brands:
Victor Reinz - I've had bad experiences with VR on my E36 valve cover gasket so avoiding VR unless I hear otherwise.
Elring - Have heard good things from E36 land, but no personal experience. Cheaper than VR which does make me question if they are in fact better.
Gen BMW - Most expensive, but if it's the best I'll definitely go this route so I don't need to repeat this job.


Timing Cover Brands:
I'm only seeing Elring and Gen BMW. I'd assume the same reasoning applies as the VCG above. Fortunately even Gen BMW is only ~$15.


Spark Plug Tubes:
Febi - No idea on quality

Gen BMW - More expensive.





Part List:
L/R VCG kits ((1) Valve Cover Gasket, (8) Valve Cover Nut Seals, (5) Bolts with Seals, (2) Grommets, (1) Camshaft Adjuster Seal)
L/R Timing Cover Gaskets
Spark Plug Tubes

Spark Plugs (on hand)
Thinking ignition coils


Anything else I'm missing? Any other seals/o-rings in there that I should replace? I've skimmed a few DIYs but except for the spark plug tubes nothing has jumped out as something that is a needed replacement as well, or a while you're there, you might as well.


It's in my sig, but '08 4.8 with 156k miles.