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Roman D 11-15-2015 11:08 PM

No, they did not specify material but on their website Erling listed as OEM Supplier and to add to that, they say:
OEM parts are produced by a manufacturer that meets the high quality standards and produces at least one part for a vehicle manufacturer. FCP recommends OEM replacement as one of the best options for quality and price. Typically all OEM manufacturers adhere to stringent quality control and are known to be exceptional quality. FCP has completed decades of research and we are very stringent with the term “OEM”, rest assured that every product that we list as OEM will be of equal quality to that of OE or Genuine parts we sell.
Both FCP EURO and Pelican parts have 5 star reviews to this gasket

Ricky Bobby 11-15-2015 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Roman D (Post 1058492)
I can see that you make a lot of sense but EOM gasket set is :
BMW Valve Cover Gasket Set - Genuine BMW 11120030496 $41.99 1
and the one form ERLING:
BMW Valve Cover Gasket Kit - 11120030496KIT $96.02
Not exactly cheap aftermarket alternative and for 2x extra cost it only has those grommets/washers.

To do the job you only need the 15 grommets from BMW ($20) and the VCG set. The oil filler neck gasket is optional as are the washers, they are not crush washers

The OFHG is a $5 gasket from BMW, stick to OE on that as well. My .02

Roman D 11-15-2015 11:53 PM

HERE IS WHAT INSIDE OF THAT ELRING KIT:
This Kit Includes
Qty Part SKU Brand Price
1 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set ELR-382750 $26.99
11 Engine Valve Cover Gasket BMW-11127838077 $4.29
15 Engine Valve Cover Seal Washer ELR-436010 $0.79
1 Engine Oil Filler Cap Gasket BMW-11127526447 $9.99

Roman D 11-15-2015 11:55 PM

OK will get OEM OFH GASKET, Thank you Ricky

jfoj 11-16-2015 12:01 AM

I would just stick with dealer sourced gaskets, you have no idea how old the stock is from a 3rd party supplier. I would bet the dealers go through I6 valve cover gaskets like toilet paper.

The $45 for metal flat washers are not needed IMHO. Save the $45, if you really have a problem with the washers, us a hammer and flatten them out, but I do not think I have ever seen a problem with the washers because they just pre-tension the rubber grommets.

I replaced the valve cover gasket on my 330ci with the I6 engine a year ago with dealer parts and it is 100% dry at this point. I have heard of people redoing the valve cover gaskets in 3-6 months with VR or other brand of non dealer gaskets.

Roman D 11-16-2015 07:31 AM

Guys, sorry for a brainstorm but how can I determine that airflow meter is dirty? Or just shut up and clean it while it is in my hands? I am really tempted to dig everything out all the way to head from intake side and assemble with new gaskets and good cleaning.... Just to see if I can, i mean doing OFH gasket and PCV, everything else isn't that far away. What can I use to clean inside of intake manifold (it is plastic so I'd out it will be happy to receive brake cleaner shower or not?)?

jfoj 11-16-2015 08:31 AM

I would not bother pulling the intake, it is not required and RARELY have see seen intake gasket leaks on these engine.

The inside of the intake is always oily and full of carbon sand. I do not worry about this at all.

As for the MAF, you can clean it, but RARELY do I bother cleaning MAF's, if there is no oil residue in the intake path near the MAF, not sure I would bother.

X53Jay4.8is 11-16-2015 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Roman D (Post 1058486)
guys, if you could just follow the link... Some of those items are Genuine and some not.
also, I am suspecting that OFH gasket gives up few drops of oil as well and gasket for that only available from company called Meistersatz trough FCP, do you think I should just go to nearest BMW stealership and pick up genuine one or order it from other supplier? In link below, there is a air hissing sound that somewhat resembles what I hear from my engine, may be not exactly to that extend but close (I did smoke test OK and DISA is brand new oem) so I ordered PCV Kit to do with OFH at once, what do you think?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDnL7jr53nA


Come on just use the genuine BMW gasket with permatex and it will not leak. Its all in the technique that one applies.

X53Jay4.8is 11-16-2015 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Roman D (Post 1058503)
OK will get OEM OFH GASKET, Thank you Ricky

You've made the best decision by going genuine BMW. When I bought my 540it wagon from the previous owner it needed the timing chain guides. The previous owner accumulated a number of parts for the vehicle such as the valve cover gaskets, timing cover gaskets, intake manifold to engine gasket, etc. Long story short the previous owner mentioned that I am throwing in all these parts for the job that will cut down on the expense that the next owner will incur to repair the vehicle. I had to tell the previous owner that none of those parts have any value to me because they were brands such as victor Reinz, Erling, and Uro which in my book are cheap and last no time. He looked at me and was like they are new. I said you can keep them and fleabay to someone else, perhaps someone who wants to just flip a car. I plan on restoring this 540it to its former glory and only the best will do to make that happen.

Ricky Bobby 11-16-2015 11:18 AM

If you have the MAF out clean it, but unless you are using an overoiled or excessively dirty air filter it should be clean. Only hose that leaks is the lower intake elbow if it cracks in the folds on the smaller Y-joint that leads to the ICV. A $19 part. I replaced mine when I did my CCV, the original was still fine but it was getting brittle


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