11-26-2023, 02:27 PM | #1 |
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N26 valve cover leaking again--most reliable valve cover?
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I had the valve cover gasket replaced about a year ago on my 2015 328Xi (N26) and I see it is leaking again on exhaust side, especially towards the back. Oil is dripping on exhaust manifold, and it smells bad. I should've replaced the actual valve cover + seal instead, but you know what they say about hindsight. Anyway, I am looking for advice on the most reliable valve cover to get. I'm not impressed with the factory one, which developed a warp or crack with less than 85,000 miles. Some options I've considered:
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12-01-2023, 04:37 AM | #3 | |
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Some have mixed opinions on Febi but their parts have never let me down, they're part of the Bilstein group and being German made I have always found them to be of good quality. Needless to say mine has been great since fitting.
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Any luck with the aluminum valve cover on the N26 ?
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N26 PCV Cap ..... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1SJ2MDB...v_ov_lig_dp_it Aluminum Valve Cover..... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7MZYZK1...ding=UTF8&th=1 . Last edited by xHamfistedx; 03-09-2024 at 08:11 PM.. |
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03-04-2024, 06:17 AM | #6 |
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colin86325 how did the aluminum cover work out for you?
Im due for a replacement myself and on the fence about which to get, would really appreciate your feedback on the URO aluminum unit! |
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03-09-2024, 07:53 PM | #7 |
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Change the PCV cover on the aluminum valve cover for the N26
The aluminum valve cover will work with the N26 motor, you just have to change the PCV cap to one with a nipple on it to allow for the N26 added vacuum plumbing attachment. Easy swap.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1SJ2MDB...v_ov_lig_dp_it . |
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