Xoutpost.com

Xoutpost.com (https://xoutpost.com/forums.php)
-   X5 (E53) Forum (https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/)
-   -   Anyone try the all Aluminum Valve Covers? (https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/107473-anyone-try-all-aluminum-valve-covers.html)

AV8R4AA 12-16-2017 06:50 PM

Anyone try the all Aluminum Valve Covers?
 
I have heard BMW is now making the M62 valve covers from Aluminum.
As much dissatisfaction if have had with Mg, I might try a set out.

Kinda like to get an honest review before I drop down big bucks.

williamx5 12-16-2017 10:37 PM

Good day!

I haven't, but I would be very interested in seeing them!!

Cheers!!

bmw540san 12-17-2017 02:54 PM

Hate to disappoint you but I believe that is the rumor started by people seeing brand new covers and mistaking them for aluminum since they look so different (silver) than the typical aging covers.
I can also further prove my claim since I purchased brand set of covers few years ago hoping the rumors might be right. To my disappointment, there was clear Mg stamped inside which is irefutable proof plus the fact that Mg covers are very light.

X53Jay4.8is 12-18-2017 05:22 AM

There is nothing wrong with the MG covers for the M62 engine. The common mistake that most make with these valve covers is the refurbishing of the covers. When refurbishing the covers its imperative that that the covers are outgassed so that when powder coating is applied it adheres well to the medium. My vendor that i have done over 6 sets of valve covers with have performed flawlessly since the day I have had them refurbished. They media blast the covers then bake them to remove the oil impregnated within them (outgassed) and then powder coat them. Once done this way they out perform the original coating from the factory. Do it right the first time and you won't have any problems with them.

OptimusPriM5 12-18-2017 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is (Post 1124038)
There is nothing wrong with the MG covers for the M62 engine. The common mistake that most make with these valve covers is the refurbishing of the covers. When refurbishing the covers its imperative that that the covers are outgassed so that when powder coating is applied it adheres well to the medium. My vendor that i have done over 6 sets of valve covers with have performed flawlessly since the day I have had them refurbished. They media blast the covers then bake them to remove the oil impregnated within them (outgassed) and then powder coat them. Once done this way they out perform the original coating from the factory. Do it right the first time and you won't have any problems with them.

Just had mine done and installed this weekend. My guys followed the same as above and I would add 1 more suggestion...to use some sort of wrinkle finish as the Mg can show signs of imperfections/pitting. Mine were bad with only 49k in terms of pitting but finish was toast. I did the same finish as another forum member did...Danny...and covers look freaking amazing. Vendor was floored as well.

X53Jay4.8is 12-18-2017 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptimusPriM5 (Post 1124051)
Just had mine done and installed this weekend. My guys followed the same as above and I would add 1 more suggestion...to use some sort of wrinkle finish as the Mg can show signs of imperfections/pitting. Mine were bad with only 49k in terms of pitting but finish was toast. I did the same finish as another forum member did...Danny...and covers look freaking amazing. Vendor was floored as well.

Yes this is sound advice. I have gone wrinkle paint style on all of the valve covers that I have refurbished.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:01 PM.

vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved.