Features:

  • Fitment: Compatible with 2008-2013 BMW 128i, Compatible with 2007-2013 BMW 328i, Compatible with 2009-2013 BMW 328i xDrive, Compatible with 2007-2008 BMW 328xi, Compatible with 2008-2011 BMW 528i, Compatible with 2009-2010 BMW 528i xDrive, Compatible with 2008 BMW 528xi, Compatible with 2008-2010 BMW 535i, Compatible with 2009-2010 BMW 535i xDrive, Compatible with 2008 BMW 535xi, Compatible with 2007-2012 BMW X3, Compatible with 2007-2010 BMW X5, Compatible with 2006-2011 BMW Z4
  • Replaces OE Part #: 11127552281, 11 12 7 552 281, 11-12-7-552-281
  • Package Includes: 1 Valve Cover Gasket Set; 19 Valve Cover Bolts(🔴As shown in the picture, the two holes in the middle do not require bolts)
  • Installation: Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended
  • Ensure fit: Please check your car information before purchase
E60 - 2008 528i - Perfect Fit, No More Leaks/Smoking from Engine Bay

Prior, I was getting oil leaks from the valve cover onto the engine exhaust. On start-up, the engine bay smoked horribly for a couple minutes. Previous owner had replaced the valve cover gasket without realizing a faulty PCV valve (built into the valve cover) is what caused the leak. New gasket worked for about 3-5 months, then blew out because the cause hadn't been addressed. Rather than paying $500 for a BMW branded valve cover, I bought this cover because of 1) reviews and 2) price. I did the work myself, took me about 8 hours because I broke the crankcase exhaust hose (hose that attaches to the back of the valve cover and cost about $40 from O'Reillys) and because I didn't have a 10mm deep well socket to remove the grounds. In doing the work, here are some tips. Where the hoses connect from the car's computer (passenger firewall) to the ignition coils, there's a plastic piece that holds the computer wires in place. It has 3 screws. Remove it. This will give you better access to the back left bolt on the valve cover and the necessary room to remove the cover. Also, you'll want to remove the 2 screws holding the coolant reservoir in place. The coolant hoses will block you from removing the valve cover. I also zip-tied the two hoses that run across the engine to the passenger windshield wiper to keep them out of the way. I'm an amateur mechanic and know quite a bit, but this was my first time replacing a valve cover. It is definitely a project able to be done in a home garage. I would suggest making sure you have: torque wrench, multiple socket wrenches, deep well sockets, a full range of normal sockets, all the corresponding torx sockets/bits, racketing wrenches, hex and torx allen wrenches, screwdrivers, tool extractors (minimum 18"), and a magnetic tool extractor. I would also go ahead and replace the crankcase exhaust hose because if it's an original part, it'll likely break when trying to get it off. You'll have to remove the air filter and MAF sensor from the manifold to be able to remove the manifold and access the connection points for the hose that are underneath the manifold. It's maybe another 25 minutes in work, but replacing a 10+ year old plastic hose is a good idea. When installing the cover, I added some Ultra Gray Silicone to the underside of the gasket to make sure it didn't move. Part was in great condition when it arrived, gasket fit nicely, and the part was a snug fit for the N52 engine. 5/5

Complete Valve Cover

My 328i was leaking oil onto the exhaust causing smoke and burning oil smell through the vents. I was going to change the gasket only and upon further research decided to swap the whole Valve cover as it is plastic and may have cracks. The pcv is also built into the cover. I saw the most plus cover for a very reasonable price and went ahead and purchased it. Upon receiving the cover I was pleased that it arrived complete with the bolts, pvc valve, gasket, valvetronic motor gasket and eccentric sensor seal installed. The cover looks like a factory unit and after installation, there are no more leaks and it fit nicely. I would not hesitate to purchase one of these again.

Great replacement for my 2009 BMW X5 3.0i

Just installed the new Valve cover on my X5. I did not use the Valve Cover gasket it came with. I went ahead and ordered Victor Reinz brand gasket instead. My only advise like other people comments is remove the metal bracket next to the PCV valve. It will save you time and make the installation a lot smoother. All that bracket is for is to hold a screw for the Valve cover. I installed the 3 screw and works fine and for future replacement makes it easy to remove and less gauges on the A/C when it comes off when it's time to replace it again. But so far it work, no more engine whining or oil leaks that goes behind the motor where it usually happen. Just make sure to put a thin layer of High Temp seal and it will solve most of the problem. Definitely worth it, comparing buy OEM at $499.

Quality check must not be a priority... Ordered a Replacement!

Pros: Price, fast shipping (wait til the end... Irony!), Product seems same as OEM/quality (on the other quality check is Terrible) Cons: As mentioned quality checklist is terrible. Came with deep scratches on top and inside. Worried with heat and pressure that the scratches might become troublesome down the road, missing a few bolts, and a clip near the PVC. Another con would be the arrival of the replacement. It will arrive 17 days later. People don't order this sort of stuff just to have. It's usually needed right away. So yeah about 3 more weeks to receive my replacement. When it comes down to it, I would order again because the product seems good, just be worried of the quality check. Updates 1/30/2020: Went from 1 star to 5 star. As stated above, original replacement was to arrive 17 days after ordering a replacement. They decided to send it 4-5 days later. Installed it and works well so far. Side note: seller asked for pics of my situation but didn't do it due to sending it 3rd party. Amazon suggests not to deal with seller through 3rd party email. But luckily Amazon sent it anyways (shipped by Amazon).

COMES WITH EVERYTHING!

This came with all seals needed, everything! Don't waste your life like I did, smoke testing, trying to find a leak in a gasket. The leak is the actual valve cover itself. You know it's a common issue when they're readily available aftermarket! This went on perfectly, no vacuum leaks, no MIL, readiness set, went through emissions.

Great Price Great Product

Why give BMW 500 Dollars for the same thing.

Absolutely awesome for the price!

I bought this to fix a leaky valve cover gasket AND to replace the PCV valve in the same go (just to ensure the leak was fixed and that the PCV wasn't contributing). This really is a steal. You get all the gaskets, bolts (except for two), and a whole new cover with PCV! I also replaced the eccentric shaft sensor while in there. The OEM one got oil the seeped in through the top (through the electrical connector) that made the sensor fail. It caused the car to stall on cold start (and have a rough idle for a minute or so). I would check your sensor as well. Dissconnect the electrical harness and look for oil. Replace the sensor if present (cheap one seems to be working fine thus far). Some people say you have to reset the eccentric shaft motor once the job is done since you remove it in the process. This isn't necessary. The car will relearn its end points after a few drives.

Just as good as OEM if not better.

Was very skeptical of not getting one from the dealership but they want like $500. Sooo after seeing good reviews for this one just had to go for it since the stock one only lasted me 80k till the pcv went out and started whistling like crazy so why would I pay top dollar for a known flaw? This one at least felt even more durable than the stock one and also had the German writing on it which I wasn't expecting, it was hard to tell a difference other than this one felt sturdier. It also came with all necessary gaskets to do the whole valve cover job. This new one has lasted me 500 miles and running 10x better so far no leaks either. Gotta say I saved big time on this one. Shop wants $2000 lol It's a tight fit doing the job, just watch a video.

Must be installed properly.

So far so good,it has been nearly a month and no issues,I took my tome and made sure the gasket mating surface on the engine was clean and free of any oil which might cause leaks and made sure the gaskets were pressed into the valve cover really well before installing,I torqued the bolts to around 87 inch lbs and re torqued every bolt probably 6or 8 times to be sure none had came loose again once the gasket compressed a little,I worked my way around the perimeter in a criss cross pattern and then did the center bolts.this job is a all day job unless you are a mechanic who does it every day.i also replaced all my spark plugs and coil packs.

Fix’s great

2008 bmw 328xi 3.0 engine fix’s great did the job part store quoted me $430 and I’m a shop so that was the discount rate worth the savings

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