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Hello, i recently picked up an 07 4.8 i plan on doing alot of maint before i start driving this car full time. I can tell the car is leaking oil since the front of the engine at some point below the valve covers are dirty from small leaks. From what ive found the main gaskets of concern are the top timing covers L+R the valve cover gaskets the alternator gasket and the oil pan? I plan to buy all these and replace them whether or not its needed. I have also ordered the tcase service kit and level 2 trans kit from ecs. I am doing all the service myself. I dont know what else I could do as a preventitive measure I have looked on the forums and seen the coolant pipe above the engine which looks like something to order in the near future. Thanks in advance for any information provided... PS i know what ive gotten myself into its too late to run.

Welcome!

In addition to the valve cover and timing chain covers, your oil thermostat housing gasket is probably leaking. They leak eventually on all N62 engines. Best to replace it while you’re in there.

Full cooling system refresh should be next on your list (WP, tstat, hoses, and I’m a big advocate of the BimmerFix coolant pipe stent kit). Also do spark plugs while you have the valve covers off.

P.S. I have an ‘07 4.8 as well (108k miles now). It has never left me stranded and has never had an unplanned repair. You just have to be OCD with preventive maintenance and fluid changes. Also consider servicing the differential fluids and p/s fluid (Pentosin CHF11S).

Welcome!

Pics of your new ride?

Ignore the rear. I ordered new arnott bags but i think the compressor died yesterday.

Matte black or blue?

Black..its a poor job but i think im going to wrap it

Just changed my bags and compressor myself recently to Arnott. Good brand.

I knew i was going to invest into this vehicle but i did not anticipate this much to start...i literally bought it and flew to canada for work for 2 weeks came home drove it monday and leaving work the bags did not inflate and jarred my ass all the way home. Then i got called today to fly to south carolina so hopefully all my parts are in when i return

At least you are busy in the meantime instead of anxiously awaiting for the parts to arrive. Easy and pretty straight forward job. I haven't installed my springs to lower my X but hopefully soon.