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I see. I have to tackle this job soon too. I will probably use the Elring part
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Is this my best bet? Does it come with everything I need, and how long does the job usually take?
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I've seen an OEM cover with had a minor defect in the mold which required minor sanding to prevent the cover from rubbing on the timing chain.
Iirc MAHLE is the OE supplier for BMW.
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Now seeing aluminum valve covers for sale by bremmen parts (at ecs/Turner) and hamburg technic (pelican parts) Are these new or am I just ignorant? I wasn't aware metal was an option for the n55. I love the idea of ditching the plastic cover and they look nice too but I wonder about the build quality.
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I did find some of that but I think it was from a noname Amazon valve cover. I think I'll probably get the oe but I am curious if these metal covers are new on the scene
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I don't know, a metal valve cover is not a *new thing, it's just new for the stupid f series. It's not a spaceship. But, it is a big job and I don't want to do it more than once. I don't want to be a guinea pig
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Yep, but by that token how long did your genuine Valve cover last? Mine lasted at least ten years, so how much of a savings is an aluminum valve cover anyways?
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It's lasted 7 years, roughly. Hard to know if it's the gasket or the cover leaking, but I'm going to swap both while I'm at it. For comparison I had a Honda that lasted 15 years on the metal valve cover, and possibly longer as that was when I sold it. I changed the gasket only once in that time. I'm sure metal is more durable, but concerns about fitment in this case.
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