Valve cover

cesarortiz23 · 04-10-2018, 01:15 PM

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-vaico-pa...SABEgJkHPD_BwE

Has anyone tried this valve cover or any reviews about this

Should I just save up for a oem or this one is fine or ??

icegrill · 04-11-2018, 11:22 AM

I would get oem bmw, from my experience vaico parts are close but not exact.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-11-2018, 01:37 PM

No experience or feedback here either. I'd stick with the OEM too. OEM tends to last about 50K miles. I don't think aftermarket would last any longer that's made of plastic (and potentially inferior plastic).

triggergt · 04-13-2018, 03:20 PM

Now my car is a 2013 but i just ordered the one from Bimmerworld!!! My OEM lasted under 50K. Save your money get the aftermarket part!

cesarortiz23 · 04-13-2018, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triggergt

Now my car is a 2013 but i just ordered the one from Bimmerworld!!! My OEM lasted under 50K. Save your money get the aftermarket part!

Would you mind sending me the link to that one plz

triggergt · 04-17-2018, 08:07 AM

http://www.bimmerworld.com/Valve-Cov...-M2-M235i.html

There you go!!
I actually found it on rock auto for a little less and they matched the price for me. I just needed to send them the link from Rock Auto.

Sorry this took a while!!!

cesarortiz23 · 04-18-2018, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triggergt

http://www.bimmerworld.com/Valve-Cov...-M2-M235i.html

There you go!!
I actually found it on rock auto for a little less and they matched the price for me. I just needed to send them the link from Rock Auto.

Sorry this took a while!!!

Hey thanks dude

T_EV · 04-30-2018, 09:59 AM

Any update on the Viaco part did you end up going OEM? What did you think?

cesarortiz23 · 05-01-2018, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_EV

Any update on the Viaco part did you end up going OEM? What did you think?

I still haven't got it

but I am thinking of getting that one

Instead of oem

I'll do an update once I buy it and check the quality of the part
Fitment etc.

T_EV · 05-09-2018, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cesarortiz23

I still haven't got it

but I am thinking of getting that one

Instead of oem

I'll do an update once I buy it and check the quality of the part
Fitment etc.

Couldn't hold off any longer. I spoke with the ECS Tuning guys this morning and they said they have sold hundreds of the Viaco VCG and have had nothing but positive feedback. He said that Viaco made solid aftermarket parts and had no issue recommending to me the 200$ cheaper part. I ordered this morning and paid a little extra for 2 day shipping. I am installing this weekend if all goes well. Will update.

prcsa77 · 05-12-2018, 05:19 PM

My VCG lasted 180K miles....used aftermarket gasket...I'm at 187K miles and dry, so far.

GMWNashville · 05-13-2018, 12:02 PM

I generally stay away from Vaico parts in my business...

shagles · 02-04-2019, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cesarortiz23

I still haven't got it

but I am thinking of getting that one

Instead of oem

I'll do an update once I buy it and check the quality of the part
Fitment etc.

Sorry to revive an old-ish thread, but any update? Ordering parts for mine in the next day or so and would like to save the money if possible.

chris_flies · 02-04-2019, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skylarhagler

Quote:

Originally Posted by cesarortiz23

I still haven't got it

but I am thinking of getting that one

Instead of oem

I'll do an update once I buy it and check the quality of the part
Fitment etc.

Sorry to revive an old-ish thread, but any update? Ordering parts for mine in the next day or so and would like to save the money if possible.

I'd order from FCP Euro. When it fails again, regardless of brand, they'll replace it for free, forever. Same with a lot of other parts as well.

cesarortiz23 · 02-07-2019, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skylarhagler

Quote:

Originally Posted by cesarortiz23

I still haven't got it

but I am thinking of getting that one

Instead of oem

I'll do an update once I buy it and check the quality of the part
Fitment etc.

Sorry to revive an old-ish thread, but any update? Ordering parts for mine in the next day or so and would like to save the money if possible.

I never bought I ended selling the car I didn't want to deal with a huge headache of buying the part and it wasn't that and it being the turbos or something else

I sold the car

PA135ii · 02-20-2019, 03:34 PM

My valve cover gasket lasted 120K. Was replaced by my indy mechanic recently who claims it is best to buy the valve cover with the gasket and replace both together because he has experienced leaks if not replaced that way.

Converted1 · 01-09-2020, 04:46 PM

Did my N54 OF/OCHG a few months ago and recently went in for a state inspection. They said the VC gasket is leaking very slightly. I don’t see it. Where does it normally leak from?

Also, any updates on if it’s still recommended to buy the OEM cover and gasket or trust t
He bimmerworld or vaico parts?

FYI I’m just at 50K mi.

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icegrill Lieutenant Colonel 2078 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Oregon iTrader: (3)	I would get oem bmw, from my experience vaico parts are close but not exact.
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triggergt Private 20 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2013 135i M package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NE Ohio iTrader: (0)	Now my car is a 2013 but i just ordered the one from Bimmerworld!!! My OEM lasted under 50K. Save your money get the aftermarket part!
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triggergt Private 20 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2013 135i M package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NE Ohio iTrader: (0)	http://www.bimmerworld.com/Valve-Cov...-M2-M235i.html There you go!! I actually found it on rock auto for a little less and they matched the price for me. I just needed to send them the link from Rock Auto. Sorry this took a while!!!
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T_EV New Member 17 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M Sport DCT Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Any update on the Viaco part did you end up going OEM? What did you think?
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prcsa77 Private 4 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	My VCG lasted 180K miles....used aftermarket gasket...I'm at 187K miles and dry, so far.
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PA135ii seeking salvation 236 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 18 Camaro SS 08 CR-V Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	My valve cover gasket lasted 120K. Was replaced by my indy mechanic recently who claims it is best to buy the valve cover with the gasket and replace both together because he has experienced leaks if not replaced that way.
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Converted1 Wolfsburg to Munich 75 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Convertible M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Westchester Co. NY iTrader: (1)	Did my N54 OF/OCHG a few months ago and recently went in for a state inspection. They said the VC gasket is leaking very slightly. I don’t see it. Where does it normally leak from? Also, any updates on if it’s still recommended to buy the OEM cover and gasket or trust t He bimmerworld or vaico parts? FYI I’m just at 50K mi.
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