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      07-06-2015, 09:16 PM   #1
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Relocated Boost canisters and found crack in Valve cover.

I am preparing for the installation of my new TFT inlets so I found some time this afternoon to relocate my boost canisters. I also ran some new vacuum hoses. Should I keep the blue hoses or change to black. I ran out of Blue so I am going to have to buy more Blue or Black hose. I am unsure if I like the Blue hose or not. My window washer reservoir will sit in this same location and will hide some of this.

I also noticed that I have a small crack in my valve cover. My Z4 has about 48k on it so I guess that I shouldn't be surprised that it is cracked.
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      07-06-2015, 09:24 PM   #2
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I had an identical crack, I jb welded it, and it ended up not being able to get jb weld over all of the area, so beings I needed to pull it I just replaced it.
ecs tuning gave me free shipping which saved like $30 since it is a huge box.
I think they have free shipping over $200 now.
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      07-06-2015, 10:25 PM   #3
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I had an identical crack in the same spot as well. Must be a common failure point...
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      07-06-2015, 10:27 PM   #4
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I just replaced my valve cover due to it being cracked at 44k miles. Thought it was only leaking from the gasket since the crack wasn't visible like yours. It's about $300 for parts.

It's more common than you think, these boosted engines always have these issues. It will crack again
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yep, same here, cracked at 52K. It took me an hour to replace it. Its really not hard.
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      07-08-2015, 05:20 PM   #6
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where do you buy your hoses?
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Had the same crack in the same place at 55k. Seems very common, parts were ~$300 or so and I installed it myself in a few hours (was being cautious).
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I have a used valve cover if anyone wants to save some $$! Also have a brand new gasket I'd throw in.
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