02-18-2020, 05:02 PM | #1 |
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OEM N55 Valve cover. Experience?
The N55 has been used in so many models I figured posting here would cast the widest net.
I need to replace the gasket and at 60k miles I don't want to have to pay a shop to go back in at 70k, 80k miles over a cracked cover or failed PCV so I'm looking for experience with the service life of the non-genuine part. It appears that there are about three suppliers at 1/2-2/3 cost of the Genuine BMW part with 2-3 yr warranty. Comment away and TIA.
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Had an Indy replace my gasket about 4 years ago. Sorry I didn't replace the valve cover then. Just replaced the valve cover and used a BMW oem valve coverfrom FCP Euro.
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02-18-2020, 11:24 PM | #5 |
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1
And an oem gasket. It's a Mahle vc with the logo covered. The Mahle is an OE with the bmw logo covered. The oe is just a Mahle with a bmw logo. There are so many instances of this kind of parts supply chain in our a cars and all major manufacturers. Can't post the FB thread where many people have used the above combo with no problems.
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Yeah the vac port is due to auto or manual I believe, not the turbo.
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OP, realoem shows one PN 11127570292 that runs from 2008-2019 on various chassis https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...&q=11127570292
If I were set on replacing the whole thing I would just go Mahle for the cover and gasket since its the OEM. |
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I have a small oil leak at the back of the block that drips on my downpipe.. I'm at 69K, do I just do the entire valve cover since I'd have to do the gasket anyway?
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Replace the Gasket
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Do both now. Otherwise you will have to change the valve cover later like I did. Do it once and do it right.
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I had the same as you and had Bmw do my valve cover under warranty. They fail as miles go up so better off just doing it
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