Valve cover gaskets
 

I need to get valve cover gaskets for my 4.4i in my 02 x5 e53. Any suggestions on where to order them as well anything else I should replace while in there?

I would use BMW. They are not that pricey and a PITA to change. I've been using BMW of Morristown recently as their prices are the best I can find. Husker BMW (huskerparts.com) also has very good pricing and is closer to you. ECS Tuning also has good prices and sells both BMW parts and better quality aftermarket.

+1 PITA and OEM is not that much expensive

The Genuine BMW gaskets are the smart choice, seeing they are the only ones made of Viton. Saving a few dollars on "bargain" gaskets will have you installing cheap rubber that will harden/crack/leak in a few years.

I picked up the full set from ECS Tuning last year, $130.

RIGHT COVER REMOVAL...WTF?!
 

I'm doing this job right now. It was a real beotch getting the right side valve cover removed. The lower rear corner of the cover was hitting some hoses so I couldn't raise it high enough to clear the engine and come up and out.

Maybe I'm missing something...but I can't see how the heck I'll get it back in there without the new gasket falling off or just not seating on the head properly. Knowledge appreciated...

Just to remind you that I could not get it out without removing the injectors-rail
, I hope you already removed them.

Anyway My car is a facelifted one so maybe it is different.

Wish you good luck, during the process, I learned and invented new bad words:)

I'm in the same boat as you but have a 4.8is... You might want to consider a kit from ECS since it also includes spark plug boots. GBorklu also suggested to change upper timing covers too while you're at it.

BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L - 11127513194KT - Valve Cover Gasket kit - ES#2765666
BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L - 11127513195KT - Valve Cover Gasket kit - ES#2765667

Or Genuine BMW

BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L - 11127513194KT2 - Valve Cover Gasket kit - ES#2765668
BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L - 11127513195KT2 - Valve Cover Gasket kit - ES#2765669