Looking for reputable worker or shop in NoVA area

asterfern · 09-14-2022, 06:55 PM

I'm looking for a reputable member or indy shop to get valve cover replaced on n54 in the NoVA area. Torn between just getting the gasket replaced or paying for the entire assembly..

Hoping for some recommendations that won't charge ridiculously for what seems to be a 4–5-hour job. Willing to pay cash if that helps.

bmuum3 · 09-20-2022, 10:20 PM

GT Peace in Chantilly

sk1939 · 09-27-2022, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pacmanchriz

I'm looking for a reputable member or indy shop to get valve cover replaced on n54 in the NoVA area. Torn between just getting the gasket replaced or paying for the entire assembly..

I have a 2011, 335is e93 n54. Hoping for some recommendations that won't charge ridiculously for what seems to be a 4–5-hour job. Willing to pay cash if that helps.

Have you found a shop? If not, how far are you willing to travel?

asterfern · 09-28-2022, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sk1939

Have you found a shop? If not, how far are you willing to travel?

I have not found a shop yet! Still on the hunt, I'm open to drive an hour or so to save some $$$. Why do you ask?

muter11 · 10-03-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pacmanchriz

I'm looking for a reputable member or indy shop to get valve cover replaced on n54 in the NoVA area. Torn between just getting the gasket replaced or paying for the entire assembly..

I have a 2011, 335is e93 n54. Hoping for some recommendations that won't charge ridiculously for what seems to be a 4–5-hour job. Willing to pay cash if that helps.

Check out RRT Automotive in Sterling, VA.

Have worked with 3 other indys plus dealership, by far the best I've found with very fair pricing.

asterfern · 10-03-2022, 12:10 PM

Cool thank you! I'll check them out.

MikeP335i · 10-11-2022, 02:58 PM

I'be heard good things about GT Peace and RRT as well. Actually from my shop, Loco Exotics. It's a samll community, these guys all collaborate and share information. Even about customers that are a pain in the ass or unreasonable

F80M3DREAM · 10-12-2022, 06:58 PM

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N8N · 10-12-2022, 07:01 PM

+1 on RRT, Fleming, also check out Sigy's in Rockville and Mach 5 also in Sterling.

E93Dude · 10-24-2022, 08:38 AM

Late to the thread here, but +1 for Auto Scandia in Reston.

flip4335 · 10-29-2022, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pacmanchriz

I'm looking for a reputable member or indy shop to get valve cover replaced on n54 in the NoVA area. Torn between just getting the gasket replaced or paying for the entire assembly..

I have a 2011, 335is e93 n54. Hoping for some recommendations that won't charge ridiculously for what seems to be a 4–5-hour job. Willing to pay cash if that helps.

GT Peace in Chantilly. One of the most reliable in the area. My son brings his 2018 Porsche there, and I bring my 2007 BMW e90 MT n54 there, too.

I just had my valve cover gasket assembly replaced. Tech pointed out frayed lines, so I replaced them, as well. They are very thorough. One of the owners used to work at BMW of Sterling, where I purchased my vehicle, so I have known him for at least 15 years. They also honor BMW CCA member discounts.

They are really good people and car guys that won't BS you.

muter11 · 11-09-2022, 01:21 PM

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Late to the thread here, but +1 for Auto Scandia in Reston.

Not sure how I feel about Auto Scandia, they were my original Indy of choice but the same maintenance issues would come up, what felt like every year or every other visit to the shop. Also, knowing more about the labor required after years of owning my e90, I look back at the pricing for some of the simple jobs and am shocked at what they charged me.

E93Dude · 11-09-2022, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by E93Dude

Late to the thread here, but +1 for Auto Scandia in Reston.

Not sure how I feel about Auto Scandia, they were my original Indy of choice but the same maintenance issues would come up, what felt like every year or every other visit to the shop. Also, knowing more about the labor required after years of owning my e90, I look back at the pricing for some of the simple jobs and am shocked at what they charged me.

Yeah, I cant disagree that Auto Scandia is by no means a "bargain", even if less expensive than the dealer. I had my water pump and t-stat replaced, and almost choked at the cost (was in a jam and didn't have time to fix it myself). I felt they did good work for me, but next time I need a mechanic for something major, I'll probably look for another indy.

dcorn · 11-15-2022, 02:57 PM

Recommend GT Peace as well. Been there for a few major overhauls, including oil pan gasket recently. Fair prices for most things, no issues with their work.

I did the valve cover replacement myself. I'd recommend just replacing the cover at the same time, mainly because it was really hard to get the cover off and I'm not sure how I didn't crack it during the removal process. Definitely heard some bad noises, but no oil leaks since the swap, so it must be ok.

asterfern · 11-15-2022, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dcorn

Recommend GT Peace as well. Been there for a few major overhauls, including oil pan gasket recently. Fair prices for most things, no issues with their work.

I did the valve cover replacement myself. I'd recommend just replacing the cover at the same time, mainly because it was really hard to get the cover off and I'm not sure how I didn't crack it during the removal process. Definitely heard some bad noises, but no oil leaks since the swap, so it must be ok.

Nice I'm curious, about how much the oil pan gasket cost you at GT Peace? I ended up doing the valve cover replacement myself. I did an URO valve cover with a BMW Genuine Gasket. It's been leak free for the past two days so hoping it holds up!

brown2hm · 12-26-2022, 12:40 PM

Another +1 for GT Peace. They're good. I've used them for multiple vehicles.

M-technik-3 · 12-26-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by muter11

Check out RRT Automotive in Sterling, VA.

Have worked with 3 other indys plus dealership, by far the best I've found with very fair pricing.

Used to use them 20 years ago when I used to live in NoVa. Little out of the way but was worthwhile.

dcorn · 01-04-2023, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pacmanchriz

Nice I'm curious, about how much the oil pan gasket cost you at GT Peace? I ended up doing the valve cover replacement myself. I did an URO valve cover with a BMW Genuine Gasket. It's been leak free for the past two days so hoping it holds up!

Sorry for the late response. Oil pan gasket was a grand. Seems expensive, but I've read its a 7+ hour DIY job and I don't have the engine support or the patience to drop my whole front subframe.

I'd recommend getting other things done at the same time like engine mounts that also require the subframe drop.

slowe90m3 · 05-13-2023, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by muter11

Check out RRT Automotive in Sterling, VA.

Have worked with 3 other indys plus dealership, by far the best I've found with very fair pricing.

RRT good shop. I had my M3 valve covers replaced and painted there.

Also Martin Motorsports in Alexandria off Eisenhowser.

kingcloudix · 06-02-2023, 02:42 PM

Anyone have a shop recommendation for Turbo Replacement/Upgrade near the DMV area...also willing to travel to save a little?

Also need a couple other things done as well...VCG (more than likely the whole cover), transmission service?

asterfern · 06-06-2023, 09:58 PM

I ended up going to RRT great people there. GT Peace I've heard is also really good!

09-14-2022, 06:55 PM	#1
asterfern Private 16 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Looking for reputable worker or shop in NoVA area - n54 I'm looking for a reputable member or indy shop to get valve cover replaced on n54 in the NoVA area. Torn between just getting the gasket replaced or paying for the entire assembly.. Hoping for some recommendations that won't charge ridiculously for what seems to be a 4–5-hour job. Willing to pay cash if that helps. Last edited by asterfern; 06-18-2024 at 10:05 PM..
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09-20-2022, 10:20 PM	#2
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asterfern Private 16 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Cool thank you! I'll check them out.
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MikeP335i Private 15 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Annandale, VA iTrader: (0)	I'be heard good things about GT Peace and RRT as well. Actually from my shop, Loco Exotics. It's a samll community, these guys all collaborate and share information. Even about customers that are a pain in the ass or unreasonable
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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 178 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	+1 on RRT, Fleming, also check out Sigy's in Rockville and Mach 5 also in Sterling.
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E93Dude Lieutenant 391 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 MT6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: The Old Dominion iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E93 [0.00]	Late to the thread here, but +1 for Auto Scandia in Reston. __________________ BMW: Doing Amazing(ly cheap) Things With Plastic (crap) Since the E90...
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11-15-2022, 02:57 PM	#14
dcorn Captain 86 Rep 951 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	Recommend GT Peace as well. Been there for a few major overhauls, including oil pan gasket recently. Fair prices for most things, no issues with their work. I did the valve cover replacement myself. I'd recommend just replacing the cover at the same time, mainly because it was really hard to get the cover off and I'm not sure how I didn't crack it during the removal process. Definitely heard some bad noises, but no oil leaks since the swap, so it must be ok.
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brown2hm New Member 20 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 e91 328i 6sp, 2017 Golf R Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	Another +1 for GT Peace. They're good. I've used them for multiple vehicles.
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kingcloudix Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 251 Posts Drives: SG E92 Diego aka Silver Surfer Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Hyattsville, MD iTrader: (0)	Anyone have a shop recommendation for Turbo Replacement/Upgrade near the DMV area...also willing to travel to save a little? Also need a couple other things done as well...VCG (more than likely the whole cover), transmission service?
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06-06-2023, 09:58 PM	#21
asterfern Private 16 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I ended up going to RRT great people there. GT Peace I've heard is also really good!
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