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2001 BMW X5 VALVE COVER GASKET HELP!!!!
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kbbayliss
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Aug 14, 2006, 12:15 PM
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2001 BMW X5 VALVE COVER GASKET HELP!!!!
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What is the average replacement mileage for the valve cover gaskets on the X5???? My "Mechanic" is telling me that after 43000 miles.... i need to do this for $546.00 any help!?!?!?!?!?
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DanD
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Aug 14, 2006, 1:04 PM
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Does he want to do this as a maintenance service or is the valve cover leaking oil? I haven’t heard of a valve cover gasket being a maintenance item before. Replace it if it’s leaking is what I’ve always been taught; regardless of mileage.
Check with the dealerships service department; there maybe some theory behind having it replaced; what I can’t think of though?
At first I thought maybe replacing the gasket was during the course of a valve adjustment, but after looking through the little service info I have; these engines have hydraulic lifters and adjustment is not required.
Dan
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kbbayliss
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Aug 14, 2006, 3:04 PM
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Thanks Dan,
This is the story.... Last week I took it in because the oil light was yellow.... (an indication of low oil). I also had a few other things done, headlight, tail light, replaced window motor on front driver side window. They said the car was fine and just needed to be topped off with oil. Ok, fine. one week later, the light is on again. hmmmm. I take it back and now there is a mysterious leak and the valve cover gasket needs replacing. in addition the guy calls me today and says now he wants to check to see if the sensor is faulty... wouldn't that be the first step? Now, there is NO oil on the ground where I park everyday.... so - 1. Why did they not see this last week while topping off oil?2. why would they release the car as fine. 3. if the gaskets are so destroyed as they say... how could this happen in a week? and 4. why haven't I smelled oil or seen any traces anywhere? Thanks again for your help
Kene
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DanD
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Aug 14, 2006, 7:07 PM
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I’m not sure what to say about any of this; I do feel you are having doubts with the reliability of the repair center you are using. Whether caused by lack of communications between parties involved or a misunderstanding of repairs supplied and received; again I’m not sure of.
I suggest thanking the shop you’re dealing with, paying them for their services and then getting a second opinion.
That way if or when you find that they where doing their best; there are no hard feelings and you can continue to do business with them.
If by chance they are trying to do you; you’ve left there before any confrontations and you can chalk it up to experience.
Always keep the lines of communication open with whomever you’re dealing with and things most times work out.
I’ve been the trade of repairing vehicles for a lot of years now and the worst confrontations I’ve had was from people (including myself) not willing to listen to the other side.
I know there isn’t a lot of automotive repair advice in this post but I’m not sure what else to say; without of a lot more first hand info.
Dan.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 15, 2006, 4:41 PM
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Did I see 43K on a 2001 Beamer? Valve cover gaskets needed? How much money?
I don't like the sound of this especially since you don't find oil but it does use some. Check it by dipstick for now and I wouldn't wait for the light, Good luck and you should as Dad said get another opinion. There are shops oustide BMW that are good with these cars, T
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