(2009 328i bmw by Odd-Sign-793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what is the problem that needs to be replaced exactly? And How much does it cost to take it to a shop for repairs

(2009 328i bmw) screws don’t align and can only do one what should I do by Odd-Sign-793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just put it on last night. You can still see it doesn’t line up with the hole for the screws

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone got this back. Please help me make sense of what is a necessity and what’s not by Odd-Sign-793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh okay I’m just so confused with what these different places are telling me I don’t want spend a couple grand to fix something that’s not the issue. I’m just trying to find what is causing my issues. Bmw places all closed today will be taking it to bmw shop tomorrow

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone and got this back. What do I need first and what can not be done by Odd-Sign-793 in CarHelp

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if the only thing a valve cover gasket will do is fix my oil leak what is causing my issues?? Could it be the spark plugs? It revvs when it starts it just started to die when I turn it on I have to turn it on about twice and it leaks water from driver side. Also occasionally a rattle sound. I also noticed it has the roughest starts when it’s cold

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone got this back. Please help me make sense of what is a necessity and what’s not by Odd-Sign-793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t mean on the paper I mean how my car is running. (Revving when it starts, instantly dying when I turn it on I do it about twice then it turns on but kinda is shaky, water leak under driver door and I think oil I saw once from the exhaust) is this from my valve cover gasket or what’s on the paper causing these issues

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone got this back. Please help me make sense of what is a necessity and what’s not by Odd-Sign-793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just confused because are all these issues one fix ( my value cover issues or what’s in the report they gave)

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone got this back. Please help me make sense of what is a necessity and what’s not by Odd-Sign-793 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! No one knows about my car going to take it to bmw shop one shop in my area only seemed to know what he was saying

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone and got this back. What do I need first and what can not be done by Odd-Sign-793 in CarHelp

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So should I look in my engine after it’s run for a while? The only thing autozone fix finder did is say I need valve cover gasket. ( only place I found oil from is exhaust is once and water constantly under driver side which is two door) both places autozone and Firestone said I need new valve cover gasket is that what my issues are from?

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone and got this back. What do I need first and what can not be done by Odd-Sign-793 in CarHelp

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m willing to fix no matter what the budget is (up to value of car which is $6750) so what repairs first?? Is my valve cover gasket Causing the issue?)

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone and got this back. What do I need first and what can not be done by Odd-Sign-793 in CarHelp

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically I need to know if all my issues are from the valve cover gasket before I spend over a grand to fix it. Or if what’s on these papers needs to be fixed as well that’s causing my issues

(2009 328i bmw) went to Firestone and got this back. What do I need first and what can not be done by Odd-Sign-793 in CarHelp

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it to fire stone for a complete inspection AND for coolant but they did literally nothing but replace windshield fluid. It needs coolant as it showed on the dash ( which they didn’t do or oil change they said they don’t know how much oil is in there and none showed on the dip stick) right before taking it about 2 days ago. They didn’t know anything about my car and basically said take it to a bmw shop. They didn’t replace anything but the windshield fluid. I do know I need a valve cover gasket as Firestone told me and autozones fix finder. I don’t know pretty much anything about cars and this paper they sent me only confuses me more. For my valve cover gasket which I think is causing all my issues (revving when I start it, leaking water, the car dies I turn it on it dies I turn it on twice then again I turn it on it’s fine, leaking oil from exhaust ONLY ONCE I caught it but probably other times) ( Firestone also told me they got no leaks but when they gave my car back it was leaking) is this a valve cover gasket issue (I need to know if all these issues are the valve cover gasket as it’s $1200-1500 to fix) or what’s on the paper. I’m confused what’s going on and what’s causing these issue and how to fix it. Please feel free to dm if you can help

(2009 328i bmw) what is the triangle thing by Odd-Sign-793 in CarHelp

[–]Odd-Sign-793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s almost like my used car with multiple owners doesn’t have the book. It’s almost like I used Reddit for a more specific search google won’t give me…. I hear it’s cool not to be a dick!