[Sailor535]

I see there is a sponsored valve cover DIY video on the board, but curious to learn more on product selection among those who have replaced their leaky Vcover & gasket?

- OE, reputable aftermarket straight-up china/Ebay knockoffs & your opinion of seal/quality/longevity??

I am currently waiting on a Febi Bilstien cover & gasket kit for a DIY this weekend. think I am comfortable taking the chance on not choosing the expensive OE or mahle (who made my OE part) on the cover, but still curious on other's experiences..?

This is for an N55 in my '11 F10

[sredwine]

How did that Febi Bilstein valve cover work for you? Needing one, and not wanting to spend $600+ on the factory part!

[Hoa]

Originally Posted by sredwine

How did that Febi Bilstein valve cover work for you? Needing one, and not wanting to spend $600+ on the factory part!

If your valve cover is not damaged, you can just replace the seal for $20
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...04-cto-440533p


If you have to replace the whole valve cover $232
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ng-11127570292

These companies make the gaskets for BMW so you can trust their brand.

[wdhilliard]

You all should look at some of the aluminum covers that are being made for the n55 now.



You should definitely replace the valve cover when you do this job. Otherwise you may find yourself doing the job again just to replace a squealing broken pcv breather.

The aluminum cover would be tempting for this reason. Easy to replace that part now without having to replace or even remove the cover. The rest of the valve cover will finally be reusable. With the aluminum cover, you can likely use sealant and possibly avoid leaks

[Desmond]

Just finished a valve cover job on f10 N52 engine straight 6.
The job was much easier than most other f10 engines. I did not have to take the fuel rail.
Also I ordered 2 other gaskets- 1 for valvtronic motor and the other in the front. Replacing the CCV valve was not too bad.. heat gun helps with taking off the old one.
You don't have to buy the whole Valve cover.. Costs- Canadian - roughly $100 for gaskets and CCV valve vs 250? or so for the whole valve cover with all the seals. Just me 2c.
Desmond.

[sredwine]

Has any body tried an aluminum valve cover for the 2015 535i yet?

[OrcaPod]

Originally Posted by Desmond

Just finished a valve cover job on f10 N52 engine straight 6.
The job was much easier than most other f10 engines. I did not have to take the fuel rail.
Also I ordered 2 other gaskets- 1 for valvtronic motor and the other in the front. Replacing the CCV valve was not too bad.. heat gun helps with taking off the old one.
You don't have to buy the whole Valve cover.. Costs- Canadian - roughly $100 for gaskets and CCV valve vs 250? or so for the whole valve cover with all the seals. Just me 2c.
Desmond.

Hi Desmond . can you please share store where you bought VC gasket (and which brand) and CCV valve? i also have F10 with N52 (2011) sitting at 175K km now . Oil is leaking a bit so i have either to change VC gasket or the whole valve cover. Haven't decided on the approach yet. How many km do you have on yours and I assume your Valve cover was in good condition to keep it?
Thanks!

[ChiltiCoatl89]

I found two websites that carry N55 Aluminum Valve covers. ECS Tuning shows the company that makes the N55 Valve cover is from Bremmen, I found another website that carries one as well, here are the links,

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremmen-...27570292m~brp/

https://www.carrottoptuning.com/prod...hoCBGIQAvD_BwE

[psoff]

Originally Posted by ChiltiCoatl89

I found two websites that carry N55 Aluminum Valve covers. ECS Tuning shows the company that makes the N55 Valve cover is from Bremmen, I found another website that carries one as well, here are the links,

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremmen-...27570292m~brp/

https://www.carrottoptuning.com/prod...hoCBGIQAvD_BwE

I installed an aluminum valve cover last week on my 2013 353i. I got mine from Amazon for about $150. From the looks of the pics it looks to be the same cover as what is offered on the 2 sites you posted links to. It has only been a week but all is well so far. everything went straight forward and I'm happy with the Aluminum cover so far.

[ChiltiCoatl89]

After a few other things that will be my next thing to replace on my bucket list.

[sredwine]

psoff, how has that aluminum N55 valve cover help up so far? I'm getting ready to do this job.

[ChiltiCoatl89]

I am very curious as well to know how that Aluminum is holding up as well!