However it still drives amazing..besides normal maintenance (oil changes, tires, battery, spark plugs & coils)
I had to do the valve cover
Proactively replaced coolant tank and hose
Front right axle and wheel hub bearing
It’s possible to get the timing cover off and on without removing the valve cover but it’s easier if you remove it and it’ll also give you the opportunity to check the valve clearances.
I bought Ridex , but a lot of oem original BMW , are Mahle so go with it
I believe Mahle is the actual OEM manufacturer. After two run-ins with the Rein cover, I'd be willing to give it a try. Mahle tends to have higher quality parts.
Elring on mine with no issues. However I would get the oem gasket from bmw.
I took it to the dealer and they agreed the valve cover was leaking, but that was pretty much it. My warranty is covering it, and costing me $250.
Valve cover leak might be a warped valve cover, for which I believe there may be an aftermarket solution.
The past 3 n52 BMW valve covers have been a nightmare to remove / install.
I did an Elring one about 8 months ago... it's now started to leak. Talked to my indy shop, and they said they have had problems with most of the brands within a year and only go OEM. Wish I had.
Aluminum valve covers are even worse. Never ever use one.
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