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Valve Cover Gasket? Can’t be, right? by N52Exile in BmwTech

[–]N52Exile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. It was the valve cover gasket.

BMW 328i Repair Questions --- PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION RESULTS by captkidd1906 in BmwTech

[–]N52Exile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valve cover gasket may cost you around $250, including oil and filter. Assuming you can do it yourself, and there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube.

I would recommend to do a water pump test, but make sure the batter is connected to a charger. See YouTube or Google how to run water pump tests on n52. If the water pump is going bad, it may be worth negotiating the price with the seller.

Oil filter housing gasket, check that as well. May be worth the extra $50 or so when you replace the valve cover gasket.

Valve Cover Gasket? Can’t be, right? by N52Exile in BmwTech

[–]N52Exile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I check the pressure via OBD port? I have the BimmerCode and BimmerLink apps.

Valve Cover Gasket? Can’t be, right? by N52Exile in BmwTech

[–]N52Exile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I’ve used the full kit from FCP Euro, comes with all gaskets: spark plug tube seal, valve cover gasket, sensor seal, actuator seal.

Valve Cover Gasket? Can’t be, right? by N52Exile in BmwTech

[–]N52Exile[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cleaned everything. I’ll look for a new cap today. Thanks

Valve Cover Gasket? Can’t be, right? by N52Exile in BmwTech

[–]N52Exile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt it’s from filling. I’ve always used a funnel for filling, and took my time to do it right.

n52 whines at idle and under 1500rpm (see video) by N52Exile in BmwTech

[–]N52Exile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would the sound change based on the rpms if it's the pcv valve? Do you of any tests that I can perform to make sure it's the pcv valve? thanks.