Gaskets

oma3710 · 03-24-2020, 03:38 PM

My car just turned over 60k miles. Thinking about preventative maintenance. I have already replaced the oil filter housing gasket. Wondering if I should go ahead replace the water pump, thermostat, valve cover and oil pan gasket? What's the recommended mileage to get these replaced? What mileage are these parts failing?

DreamerJoe · 03-24-2020, 05:45 PM

was brought up this past week, should help you out.

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52172 · 03-24-2020, 09:09 PM

Don't fuck with them until they leak. There is no mileage rating on gaskets.

F32Fleet · 03-25-2020, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 52172

Don't fuck with them until they leak. There is no mileage rating on gaskets.

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52172 · 03-25-2020, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

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Originally Posted by 52172

Don't fuck with them until they leak. There is no mileage rating on gaskets.

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This ? Means a ton

Tpriest7893 · 03-25-2020, 06:55 PM

At 78k my VCG went. Fixed under warranty. If you see oil on the left side of the block or behind it under. Do it.

Zyler · 03-27-2020, 09:33 AM

Same here with the VCG - Probably started around 65-70k or so. Some have to replace their entire valve cover, i didn't though but seems that the leaking has stopped.

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DreamerJoe Captain 241 Rep 758 Posts Drives: 2017 340i M.G. w red interior Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	was brought up this past week, should help you out. N55 Realistic Maintenance/Potential Problems Schedule https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1700167 __________________ MG F30 M-Sport 6mt FBO w/ MHD stage 2 plus (PWG), ST XA Coilovers, 19" VMR V804.
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52172 Captain 157 Rep 928 Posts Drives: 2015 Bronze Metallic 335i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buellton iTrader: (0)	Don't fuck with them until they leak. There is no mileage rating on gaskets. __________________ 2015 335i 6sp manual with MPK and sport pack GPlus intercooler and CP. Stage 1. CG precision dp. Staggered 19?s. 275/35/19, 245/40/19 ps4s.
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Tpriest7893 Captain 212 Rep 816 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i f30 N55 ( sold) Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Venice Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2012 bmw 335 [0.00] 02 2002 m3 Vert [0.00]	At 78k my VCG went. Fixed under warranty. If you see oil on the left side of the block or behind it under. Do it. __________________ 2012 bmw 335i sedan VRSF catless DP VRSF 5? HD IC Stock intake(had open before and was sick of noise) BMS CP 550i 351m rims with 275/245 set up. No tune as of yet.
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Zyler Private 34 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi MSport Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Tristate iTrader: (1)	Same here with the VCG - Probably started around 65-70k or so. Some have to replace their entire valve cover, i didn't though but seems that the leaking has stopped.
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