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06-17-2019, 03:25 PM | #1 |
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Valve Cover Gasket [VCG] N52
I have an 2008 with only 60900 miles. I have noticed for sometime evidence of oil "weeping" on right side of engine but not drops of oil. Indy BMW mechanic wanted to change VCG. I was reluctant but agreed (appointment in a week). At home I removed engine cover and did see oil accumulation in 3 recesses next to #1 spark plug. Looks like mostly coming from eccentric shaft sensor seal. Lesson learned: if you're over 60K miles, and there is ANY evidence of oil leakage, pull your engine cover [moderately difficult] and check underneath.
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06-17-2019, 03:38 PM | #2 |
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Pro tip: put your engine cover in a box in the attic until you sell the car since it serves no purpose, makes every job slightly longer, and potentially hides obvious issues.
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06-17-2019, 08:55 PM | #3 | |
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For the OP, I seem to have the same issue as yours. I answered your other thread re: tech inspection and also planning at least two weekends of DE in Aug and Oct, so hopefully I pass. If not, would you mind PMing me or posting here how much you spent on the VCG/ESS gasket fix. I have looked on the DIY, and it's a bit intimidating tbh. |
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