Ebay valve cover for ~$250?

Faredo · 12-29-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamma6

Thanks! Ill make sure to compare mine. Was it the wrong thread size? Length?

Entire screw was too wide. Not sure how it got in there but it sure scared me for a couple seconds. I thought the head was stripped because it wouldn't bite. First I've heard of it so I'm sure this isn't common, but doesn't hurt to double check.

Black Bimmer · 03-01-2018, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Faredo

try this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Valv...53.m2749.l2649

The seller is Auto Star https://www.ebay.com/usr/autostarfor...p2047675.l2559

Ordered from this seller. The PCV and PCV cap were missing and there was a small crack in the cover that didn't hold pressure. I emailed the seller and he/she is sending another.

Faredo · 03-03-2018, 06:38 PM

**UPDATE**
Sure as shit... I smelled oil this morning while running around so took her home and pulled the VC Cover off. cracked in the same spot OEM cracks. total time on the car = 5 months / ~ 3000 miles

Ive contacted the seller about 10 minutes ago via ebay message. we will see.

feuer · 03-03-2018, 08:25 PM

Very disappointing. I hope that you will get full refund quickly.

MysticRob · 03-04-2018, 12:36 PM

I'm curious to see what happens here. Ebay page shows a 60-day return policy so you might be SOL. If seller is legit and eager to please you might get lucky (hope you do).

Faredo · 03-05-2018, 09:20 AM

Seller responded within 24 hours and said they would send another. I received another message today asking for my phone number but no tracking as of yet.

Black Bimmer · 03-05-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Faredo

Seller responded within 24 hours and said they would send another. I received another message today asking for my phone number but no tracking as of yet.

Same seller sent me a replacement due to the first being cracked and missing PCV and PCV cover. The replacement had multiple cracked brackets and was also missing the PCV and PCV cover.

The seller has been very responsive, but I would recommend going another route.

Gamma6 · 09-18-2018, 09:31 PM

I barely replaced mine. Also missing pcv valve. Noticed after install when the car was turned on and had a vacuum leak. Due to the others im debating wether or not to contact the vendor. I bought it several months ago.

MysticRob · 09-19-2018, 01:31 PM

Appreciate all the feedback we're getting on these fleabay parts.
Just goes to show once again that if something looks too good to be true, it usually is.

beezer86 · 05-08-2019, 08:44 AM

Want to share my info on this topic...

1 - smell oil when stopped and running, see some smoke now and then. 90k miles, 10 yrs old 335i twin turbo.
2- had a coil go, when I pulled it out it had oil in the spark plug well.
3- after some reading, determined the valve cover was leaking oil.
4 - bought VC gasket, replaced it (bear of a job) a week later still smoking.
5- read up some more found that the covers crack, bought a $100 Amazon cover (A-premium chinese) and gasket after seeing BMW wanted $500. Replaced vc with new gasket.
6- lasted about 4-6 months, I smell oil again at stops.
7- I'm going to try the URO parts VCover now. $240. Made in Taiwan, not China. Fingers crossed.
8 - side note also have a 2007 328i non-turbo and that engine does not usually crack the cover.

03-03-2018, 06:38 PM	#47
Faredo Lieutenant 318 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	UPDATE Sure as shit... I smelled oil this morning while running around so took her home and pulled the VC Cover off. cracked in the same spot OEM cracks. total time on the car = 5 months / ~ 3000 miles Ive contacted the seller about 10 minutes ago via ebay message. we will see. __________________ Mods related to trouble shooting posts: Stock Turbos, MHD OTS V7 stage 2+ 93 oct, VRSF Downpipes, VRSF Relocated inlets, CTS Turbo 7" Intercooler, Tial BOV with upgraded line 5.56mm, index 12 injectors, A/T OEM Flash.
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03-03-2018, 08:25 PM	#48
feuer Major General 4289 Rep 9,226 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	Very disappointing. I hope that you will get full refund quickly.
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03-04-2018, 12:36 PM	#49
MysticRob Captain 573 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i E90 S ... [10.00]	I'm curious to see what happens here. Ebay page shows a 60-day return policy so you might be SOL. If seller is legit and eager to please you might get lucky (hope you do). __________________ 2008 E61 535xi Sport Wagon / 100k Miles / Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Natural Brown Interior / MHD Stage 1 91 CA-Octane Tune. SOLD - 2009 E90 335i M-Sport Sedan / 143k Miles / Alpine White Exterior / Chestnut Brown Interior / Mishimoto FMIC / xHP Stage 2.
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03-05-2018, 09:20 AM	#50
Faredo Lieutenant 318 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	Seller responded within 24 hours and said they would send another. I received another message today asking for my phone number but no tracking as of yet. __________________ Mods related to trouble shooting posts: Stock Turbos, MHD OTS V7 stage 2+ 93 oct, VRSF Downpipes, VRSF Relocated inlets, CTS Turbo 7" Intercooler, Tial BOV with upgraded line 5.56mm, index 12 injectors, A/T OEM Flash.
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09-18-2018, 09:31 PM	#52
Gamma6 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	I barely replaced mine. Also missing pcv valve. Noticed after install when the car was turned on and had a vacuum leak. Due to the others im debating wether or not to contact the vendor. I bought it several months ago.
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09-19-2018, 01:31 PM	#53
MysticRob Captain 573 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i E90 S ... [10.00]	Appreciate all the feedback we're getting on these fleabay parts. Just goes to show once again that if something looks too good to be true, it usually is. __________________ 2008 E61 535xi Sport Wagon / 100k Miles / Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Natural Brown Interior / MHD Stage 1 91 CA-Octane Tune. SOLD - 2009 E90 335i M-Sport Sedan / 143k Miles / Alpine White Exterior / Chestnut Brown Interior / Mishimoto FMIC / xHP Stage 2.
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05-08-2019, 08:44 AM	#54
beezer86 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: bmw x5 xDrive40, e30, e46, e92 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Want to share my info on this topic... 1 - smell oil when stopped and running, see some smoke now and then. 90k miles, 10 yrs old 335i twin turbo. 2- had a coil go, when I pulled it out it had oil in the spark plug well. 3- after some reading, determined the valve cover was leaking oil. 4 - bought VC gasket, replaced it (bear of a job) a week later still smoking. 5- read up some more found that the covers crack, bought a $100 Amazon cover (A-premium chinese) and gasket after seeing BMW wanted $500. Replaced vc with new gasket. 6- lasted about 4-6 months, I smell oil again at stops. 7- I'm going to try the URO parts VCover now. $240. Made in Taiwan, not China. Fingers crossed. 8 - side note also have a 2007 328i non-turbo and that engine does not usually crack the cover.
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