Ello there,
I own a 2008 328i with the N52 under the hood. Also under that hood is a burning smell upon startup when cold. This points to the valve cover gasket AND/OR cracked valve cover.
Has anyone had good or bad experience with VAICO valve covers? I see that OEM replacement only lasts about 50k miles, so I figure that the aftermarket part has to be worth trying. Am I right in thinking this?
Also, what is the probability of my car having a cracked valve cover? The car did sit before being sold, I do believe.
Thanks guys!
I would never use an aftermarket valve cover. I don't even use aftermarket gaskets!
Using cheap parts to save a few bucks almost always leads to more expense down the road.
ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician
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