PCV issue and new valve cover/ gasket for $99. Impressed

DementedF10 · 04-17-2023, 06:17 PM

Ok so typically I dont cheap out but I was in a time crunch so i figured WTH.. I watched a few Valve cover replacements on YouTube and one guy used an amazon replacement. So I looked it up and found the same one. A lot of great reviews albeit a few negative ones as always but I figured for next day shipping I’m down. So it was ordered and I started the tear down. I have only replaced the charge pipe on this car thus far and this was my first real dig into the top end. I removed a bit more than most have along the firewall which made install flawless. I will say looking at the new valve cover it is a great build and the gaskets are nice. Its pretty straightforward install but for $99 bud im very impressed overall. So far i only have 300 ish miles on it since the install but im pretty happy. Ill certainly report back once i get higher on the mileage.

BimmerHausPerformance · 04-21-2023, 10:17 PM

Yes! This is a legit option and is good quality!

poverty.f10 · 01-17-2024, 11:16 AM

How’s it holding up?

DementedF10 · 01-18-2024, 07:44 AM

No issues at all. Im sitting at 150,200mi so roughly 8000mi on it.

StradaRedlands · 01-19-2024, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DementedF10

No issues at all. Im sitting at 150,200mi so roughly 8000mi on it.

Which one did you get? I'm debating between the Elring one which is pretty respected, and looking at off-brand Amazon ones for 1/3 the price.
Decisions, decisions, decisions...

ChiltiCoatl89 · 01-19-2024, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Which one did you get? I'm debating between the Elring one which is pretty respected, and looking at off-brand Amazon ones for 1/3 the price.
Decisions, decisions, decisions...

Same here, if only the aluminum covers were better rated as I would consider that option as well.

ChiltiCoatl89 · 01-19-2024, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DementedF10

Ok so typically I dont cheap out but I was in a time crunch so i figured WTH.. I watched a few Valve cover replacements on YouTube and one guy used an amazon replacement. So I looked it up and found the same one. A lot of great reviews albeit a few negative ones as always but I figured for next day shipping I’m down. So it was ordered and I started the tear down. I have only replaced the charge pipe on this car thus far and this was my first real dig into the top end. I removed a bit more than most have along the firewall which made install flawless. I will say looking at the new valve cover it is a great build and the gaskets are nice. Its pretty straightforward install but for $99 bud im very impressed overall. So far i only have 300 ish miles on it since the install but im pretty happy. Ill certainly report back once i get higher on the mileage.

Did you use any sealants during the install? looks great and price is hard to beat!

DementedF10 · 01-22-2024, 07:53 AM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

I used this one. and no sealants. Just cleaned it all really well and put it together.

StradaRedlands · 01-22-2024, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DementedF10

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

I used this one. and no sealants. Just cleaned it all really well and put it together.

Appreciated! Always on the lookout for good aftermarket products!

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DementedF10 Private First Class 161 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 535ix Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	PCV issue and new valve cover/ gasket for $99. Impressed Ok so typically I dont cheap out but I was in a time crunch so i figured WTH.. I watched a few Valve cover replacements on YouTube and one guy used an amazon replacement. So I looked it up and found the same one. A lot of great reviews albeit a few negative ones as always but I figured for next day shipping I’m down. So it was ordered and I started the tear down. I have only replaced the charge pipe on this car thus far and this was my first real dig into the top end. I removed a bit more than most have along the firewall which made install flawless. I will say looking at the new valve cover it is a great build and the gaskets are nice. Its pretty straightforward install but for $99 bud im very impressed overall. So far i only have 300 ish miles on it since the install but im pretty happy. Ill certainly report back once i get higher on the mileage. Attached Images
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DementedF10 Private First Class 161 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 535ix Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1 I used this one. and no sealants. Just cleaned it all really well and put it together.
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