Well - finally got the car back from the dealer. The warranty paid in full! The car has much better acceleration now and I suspect I will see an improvement in fuel economy. $5921 total. My share was $775 for replacement of the vacuum pump an new plugs and wires.

I had a loaded 528i as a loaner for the first week, but that car sold. My replacement was a 2013 E70 X5 3.5. If that had been the first X5 I had seen I would not have bought one. Holy jeez, what a hunk of junk! Uncomfortable seats. Shoddy interior. Questionable suspension. No thanks.

The service guy was very interested in the new tool.

You made out OK, but a few questions;
How did you get a 2006 covered under warranty???
Vacuum pump had a recall - why not warrantied???
Plugs would have been pulled for valve stem seals - should be parts only.
What wires on a 4.4 - you have coil packs???

I bought an aftermarket warranty when I bought the car. It has easily paid for itself!

Didn't know about the vacuum pump recall. I'll check with the dealer. Thanks for the heads up.

Plugs were parts only. I just said wires out of habit.

I have an after market warranty as well and im hoping this valve stem issue and a transmission kicks out while under it.

Today i learned theres a way toi do it witghout that took or taking cams out...
My BMW tech friend told me about it and hes seen it done.

Cylinder at TDC
Put shop air in the spart plug hole and KEEP IT THERE pumped so the valve closes then you can do the seals

which warranty did you have and what type of level did you purchase?>:wow::wow:

It's Vehicle One Major coverage

https://www.universalwarranty.com/mi...vehicleone.jsp

The new tool from AGA is now available:

New N62 valve stem seal tool by AGA - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

Hi,

The AGA valve stem seal replacement tool is finally available! Here are the video links for the Valve Stem Seal Replacement Tool. This first video is a quick demo with basic information about the tool and the second video is the complete instructions.

Demo:


Complete Instructions:

The price of the complete kit is $759.00 + shipping.

Please let me know if you would like to move forward with the order. The parts will be ready to ship tomorrow!

Thank you!

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My tool kit is on it's way. I think I will change the cooling pipe as well, because during these cold days, I started to loose coolant in the expansion tank as well. No drips, no tell-tale signs, white residues, anything at all, but just loss of coolant in the expansion tank. Did some research and it seems these are the first signs the sealing O-ring on the OEM cooling pipe is giving it's ghost......
So I guess I have a big project on my hands this coming spring/summer.