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Thread: Best Brand Valve Stem Seals and Valve Cover Parts

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    Best Brand Valve Stem Seals and Valve Cover Parts

    Hi guys I am going to have to do the valve stem seals on my Alpina.

    What brands of valve stem seals and valve cover gaskets are best to use, do you guys recommend ???

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    Only use BMW parts.

    I highly doubt anyone else makes valve stem seals. And I wouldn't trust any off-brand valve cover gaskets either. Most I've seen are junk, and leak shortly after installation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TPIOlds View Post
    Hi guys I am going to have to do the valve stem seals on my Alpina.

    What brands of valve stem seals and valve cover gaskets are best to use, do you guys recommend ???
    As above; OEM only
    My car: 2002 E39 540i Sport - Japanese import - the new project!

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    Are Elring valve stem seals OEM ???

    it comes in a kit with all other seals and gaskets need for the job from Bimmerzone.com


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    I would first try running the 10w60 m oil for the smoking and dont forget to check the pcv valves

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    Already done that, I am looking for advise about the parts on the posting

    Bimmerzone offers a kit with the tool and all gaskets and sealds for the job.
    That is why I am asking if the Elring valve stem seals are good ???

    Any on track advise is helpful, not only to me but also to the community

    Quote Originally Posted by jclausen View Post
    I would first try running the 10w60 m oil for the smoking and dont forget to check the pcv valves

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