Valve Cover Gasket (VCG) OEM Brands - Your thoughts

[rcatank]

So its that time of life for me... VCG replacement it looks like...


I need opinions from folks who have bought the gaskets and seals. Which OEM rains supreme?

I found some based on old threads. Which one would you recommend?

Amazon :NEW BMW Valve Cover Gasket Set COMPLETE E39 E46 528i X5 325i 328i 323i 330i 525i 530i w\ spark plug, nut seals
Brand: Unknown
$33.00
http://www.amazon.com/Valve-Cover-Ga.../dp/B002PNIY8U

Pelican Parts : Valve Cover Gasket Set (also use 11-12-1-437-395 valve cover nut seals), E39 528i/Wagon (from 9/98), 525i/Wagon (through 8/02), 530i (through 8/02), Each
Brand: Victor Reinz
$25.00
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...C%20Each%20%20

Pelican Parts : Valve Cover Gasket Set (also use 11-12-1-437-395 valve cover nut seals), E39 528i/Wagon (from 9/98), 525i/Wagon (through 8/02), 530i (through 8/02), Each
Brand: Elring Klinger
$22.50
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...C%20Each%20%20

Pelican Parts : Valve Cover Gasket Set (also use 11-12-1-437-395 valve cover nut seals), E39 528i/Wagon (from 9/98), 525i/Wagon (through 8/02), 530i (through 8/02), Each
Brand: Goetze
$24.00
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...C%20Each%20%20

Pelican Parts : Valve Cover Gasket Set (also use 11-12-1-437-395 valve cover nut seals), E39 525i/530i (from 9/02), Each
Brand: Meistersatz
$26.50
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...C%20Each%20%20

Pelican Parts : Valve Cover Gasket Set (also use 11-12-1-437-395 valve cover nut seals), E39 525i/530i (from 9/02), Each
Brand: Victor Reinz
$22.50
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...C%20Each%20%20

Pelican Parts : Valve Cover Gasket Set (also use 11-12-1-437-395 valve cover nut seals), E39 525i/530i (from 9/02), Each
Brand: Elring Klinger
$21.50
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...C%20Each%20%20






OR Lastly

Pelican Parts : Valve Cover Gasket Set also use 11-12-1-437-395 valve cover nut seals
Brand: Genuine BMW
$42.00
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...%20Each%20%20#

It really looks like all the OEM brands that most are selling Pelican has it cheaper than most all others... Not sure about shipping though..

[monkeyking]

you really can't go wrong w/ the oem vcg sets that pelican has. i ordered the victor reinz ones myself. don't forget the valve cover nut seals. while you have everything open, you might as well change the spark plugs & coil boots if they have not been done in awhile.
cheers,
larry

[rcatank]

77K just this month - and I dont think the previous owner did anything other than top off the gas. But even though it looks clean from the outside... I gotta take care of the insides

- Probably going to be doing VCG + Spark Plugs at once.
- I didn't know coil boots would need replacement

[zman95 540i6]

I've used Victor Reinz. No issues.

[//m320is]

I've used Victor Reinz. No issues.

This, and you might as well do the UTCG as well.

[rcatank]

Any video's or DIY's for UTCG?


I am using the following for VCG replacement - It's the same for the E39
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww8qc3Y4BxA[/ame]

[//m320is]

sorry, I didnt see that you had a 530, I was speaking about the v8's.

[champaign777]

victor reinz is not the best one but for VCG will be OK

[rcatank]

Elring Klinger http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...%20Each%20%20\

and
Victor Reinz
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...C%20Each%20%20

Look best according to Pelican's reviews.

[Route 66]

From what I read is that OEM is the best.

[rcatank]

From what I read is that OEM is the best.

Which OEM? There are so many.

[jamfool]

victor reinz is not the best one but for VCG will be OK

I am pretty sure Reinz is the OEM supplier to BMW of those gaskets and many others.
Buy OEM and you will see Reinz written on the gaskets along with the BMW logo. That was my case in my car.
But as mentioned they probably have a few different ones...

[CSMBlack-540i]

From what I read is that OEM is the best.

OEM is typically Victor Reinz or Elring Klinger depending on supply and contract period.

If price is +/- a few dollars go with Victor Reinz or Elring Klinger or OEM (could be either of the two).

[xisco44]

for the period of time of the 530i i think the manufacturer was elring kingler.
my ex single vanos was victor reinz and i dont know i feel like those victor reinz hold up better, my 96 528i and 98 didnt have any leaking valve covers with their original gaskets, and my 2001 530i is leaking like a mofo so im going victor reinz

[rcatank]

for the period of time of the 530i i think the manufacturer was elring kingler.
my ex single vanos was victor reinz and i dont know i feel like those victor reinz hold up better, my 96 528i and 98 didnt have any leaking valve covers with their original gaskets, and my 2001 530i is leaking like a mofo so im going victor reinz

I think Victor Reinz seems to be the conclusion.

Did you guys go with the same brand for the Valve Cover Nut Seals?

[M3Alpine99]

I would definitely do the coil boots. Those are your 'spark plug wires' for a car with coil on plug setup. It is often over looked but an important part of the ignition system.

Won't have a problem with either of those brands mentioned as the OEM.

[rcatank]

If any one is wondering how much a dealer is gonna charge them roughly, $366 is what they quoted me for VCG.




Anyone know part #'s for the hoses?

Btw, I got these quotes done when they charged me $150 for alignment.. and they stole that from me, because my car still steers left all the time.

[AHay5]

I currently have a Victor Reinz VCG which was replaced 5 years ago and now at 51k on this gasket. It is starting to leak oil on the corners and shows signs of oil in the plug holes. What's the typical life on these gaskets?

[jp5Touring]

I just used Victor Reinz on mine this weekend,,,Took my time and was like 2 hours for everything ,,, Used Beisan Vanos Instructions http://www.beisansystems.com/procedu..._procedure.htm

Check RealOEM for your part Numbers Then FuriousMethod.com for prices I replaced most my hoses for under $100.

If any one is wondering how much a dealer is gonna charge them roughly, $366 is what they quoted me for VCG.




Anyone know part #'s for the hoses?

Btw, I got these quotes done when they charged me $150 for alignment.. and they stole that from me, because my car still steers left all the time.

$366.00 to replace valve cover gasket Wow I feel pretty good right now. Did it for under $40. that includes the Beer after,,