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four.8is 07-05-2014 01:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sbjkmtce (Post 1000507)
Is rocker cover gasket = valve cover gasket?
My rcg is leaking oil and the quote is $300 for a pair of gasket plus 4 hrs labour.
They really ask for too much.
You guys shouldn't cheap out on the VCG's

Victor Reinz from Napa or ECS or FCP isn't the same as the one from the dealer.
I've made this mistake too on my E39 as well as a bunch of other e38-e39 owners
They started leaking again after 15-20k and not because improper install..
Comparing same brand from dealer and other stores , you'll notice the difference right away, with thicker, more malleable rubber for the dealer one.
Same applies for the intake manifold gaskets.
I always buy my gaskets at the dealer..parts, a different story..

TiAgX5 07-05-2014 02:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by four.8is (Post 1000525)
You guys shouldn't cheap out on the VCG's

Victor Reinz from Napa or ECS or FCP isn't the same as the one from the dealer.
I've made this mistake too on my E39 as well as a bunch of other e38-e39 owners
They started leaking again after 15-20k and not because improper install..
Comparing same brand from dealer and other stores , you'll notice the difference right away, with thicker, more malleable rubber for the dealer one.
Same applies for the intake manifold gaskets.
I always buy my gaskets at the dealer..parts, a different story..
ECS sells the genuine BMW VCG set. Takes a few day longer to ship but worth it.

Just installed this 2 weeks ago..........

BMW E53 X5 M62 4.4L Engine - 11121437395KT - Ultimate Valve Cover Gasket Set - ES#2713032

four.8is 07-05-2014 02:25 PM
Yup I was strictly referring to Victor Reinz, Elring Klinger, Goetze or Meistersatz...people had problems with those.

TiAgX5 07-05-2014 02:49 PM
Those cheap gasket sets are only good for used car lots (Fix the leak AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE, then sell it), and shady indy shops (buy cheap parts to repair, then charge owner genuine BMW part price).

four.8is 07-05-2014 08:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TiAgX5 (Post 1000530)
Those cheap gasket sets are only good for used car lots (Fix the leak AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE, then sell it), and shady indy shops (buy cheap parts to repair, then charge owner genuine BMW part price).
Did you know BMW dealers sell Victor Reinz too?at least for the e39
That's why I said there's a difference between VR dealer compared to VR online.
Genuine Bmw part is...well..genuine;)

jfox00 07-31-2016 09:25 PM
I know this is an old thread, but I followed the OP's detailed instructions today and they were perfect. Thank you for the photo DIY with just the right amount of detail! This was my most challenging project to date, and I loved it.

My Indy (whom I am no longer going to) quoted me $706 for this effort. I did it for <$100 in parts, and about 3 hours of effort.

JimG 07-31-2016 10:12 PM
The first time i used a Victor Reinz VC gasket and not long after (5K) had to redo it with a Genuine BMW which has been doing fine for the last 20K or so. On the other hand the NAPA thermostat ( ~$53) is made by the same company as OE even has the same P/N just missing the BMW logo - been fine for 70K!

trentcdrums 01-14-2019 10:42 AM
Thank you!~


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