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Johnny_5 09-16-2014 08:53 PM

Anyone in Northern California who needs to get there Valve Seals Replaced?
 
I figure since I don't have any history on this X5 I picked up I figured I pull the trigger on the Valve Stem Seal Replacement since its up there in mileage and was wondering if any would be interested in helping each other out with this? Figured we go halfs on the tool to help keep the costs down. If anyone is interested let me know and will work something out.

four.8is 09-16-2014 11:54 PM

I might take a trip to Cali next spring and have all German auto do the work for me
They need the car for 2 days; 2700$-best price I could find
If you get the tool, you can rent it out.

Johnny_5 09-17-2014 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by four.8is (Post 1008828)
I might take a trip to Cali next spring and have all German auto do the work for me
They need the car for 2 days; 2700$-best price I could find
If you get the tool, you can rent it out.

Yea I was talking to them earlier today to discuss the situation but they stated it was 3 days only on weekdays. I was pondering that route but I really like to tackle things myself and Im sure I can do it but would be nice to have someone to assist or give me shortcuts and tips. I don't know if I want to deal with all the hassle of renting it. You will have to get a deposit figured out just in case they never return it rental pricing, etc....

Helihover 09-17-2014 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by trader4 (Post 1008856)
Maybe it's just me, but absent any specific problem, I wouldn't be going through all the work to replace valve stem seals. Is the car burning oil?

This is another BMW "known issue" that you can add to your list:). Do some reading on N62 valve stem seals.

Helihover 09-17-2014 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by trader4 (Post 1008860)
I'm not saying that it's not a known issue. I'm just questioning why one would want to go through the cost and trouble to replace them unless you actually have the problem. I can see doing that if it can result in some catastrophic failure, but we're talking valve seals.

If you know about the issue, then you should know why these guys want them replaced.

Helihover 09-17-2014 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by trader4 (Post 1008869)
Instead of playing games, why don't you just spell it out?

No. Once again you entered, running your mouth (or should I say keyboard) on a subject you know nothing about.

So, once again, read up on N62 valve stem seal failure.


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