Elring - Valve Cover- BMW N52 3.0L

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All new hardware is included to avoid re-using and over-tightening the original bolts (they have a very low torque rating).

Replacement requires accessing the rear of the engine with a lot of the upper plastic shrouding removed. The vent hose on the valve cover should be replaced as it is almost always broken anyway (#11157559528). The metal fuel line must also be removed and disconnected from the fuel injectors. Professional installation is encouraged if you have never done this kind of work before. Serious DIY types should have a Bentley Service Manual to use which greatly explains the process. You may also want to combine this work with the oil filter housing gasket replacement.

There is no maintenance or replacement interval for the N52 valve cover. However, we have seen cracks and other failures in the 50,000-90,000 mile range. Our best advice is to plan on a major top end overhaul around the 70-80,000 mile mark. There's no mechanical downside to replacing it as prevention and it will make the engine run better and last longer.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012  E82 BMW  128i
2007-2011  E90 BMW  328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Sedan
2007-2012  E91 BMW  328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013  E92 BMW  328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013  E93 BMW  328i - Convertible
2008-2010  E60 BMW  528i 528xi 528i xDrive
2011  F10 BMW  528i
2007-2010  E83 BMW  X3 3.0i X3 3.0si
2007-2008  E70 BMW  X5 3.0si
2007-2008  E85 BMW  Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si
2009-2010  Z4 BMW  Z4 sDrive30i

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