Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Filter Housing Gasket Leaking :(

RKP · 02-20-2016, 06:33 PM

Just got a oil change from Mt Laurel BMW, went in for a $80 oil change and walked out with a $1500+ service required receipt. Don't know what to do. I looked on these forums and people said the parts run you under $150. Anyone know how hard the DIY is or if anyone is in the NJ/NY/PA area that is willing to do it for me for cheaper. Let me know, Thanks.

mojobmw_e90 · 02-20-2016, 06:38 PM

I just did these for a local guy for dirt cheap. I actually thought I charged the guy alot but only took 300.. Guess I gotta charge more now lol

RKP · 02-20-2016, 06:40 PM

lol wish you were here, need this done asap and can't afford putting down $1500.

E90joee · 02-20-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RKP

Just got a oil change from Mt Laurel BMW, went in for a $80 oil change and walked out with a $1500+ service required receipt. Don't know what to do. I looked on these forums and people said the parts run you under $150. Anyone know how hard the DIY is or if anyone is in the NJ/NY/PA area that is willing to do it for me for cheaper. Let me know, Thanks.

My friends doing it tomorrow for 100$ valve cover...the oil filterhousing gaskets leaking for me also thats an easy diy but valve cover id let an indy shop do it...i baught the gasket for my valve cover for $20 on ebay and the OFHG for 16$ on oscaro parts .com with 20% off sale they got going on right now and free shipping got it within a day no way you should be paying 1500 best of luck man

RKP · 02-20-2016, 06:51 PM

You know where your friend is getting it done. Also do you know good cheap indys around here? Can't find any

NYC_SGM_E90 · 02-20-2016, 06:59 PM

I'd do it for you for 5

E90joee · 02-20-2016, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RKP

You know where your friend is getting it done. Also do you know good cheap indys around here? Can't find any

Were both in queens...idk where your located im on the mobile app but if your willing to take the drive i can tell him for you...all the shops that ive been tol quoted me 500$ to do the valve cover..i usually go to motorcepts more serious repairs if i cant do it myself

RKP · 02-20-2016, 07:04 PM

Im in cherry hill nj. I have someone over here near me doing it for $600 for both from a local indy. I called him, he's owns his own garage and works on valve gaskets and oil filters all the time. Was looking for someone to do it cheaper.

BIMMER_Tech 631 · 02-20-2016, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RKP

Im in cherry hill nj. I have someone over here near me doing it for $600 for both from a local indy. I called him, he's owns his own garage and works on valve gaskets and oil filters all the time. Was looking for someone to do it cheaper.

Ill do it for 450 not including parts

RKP · 02-20-2016, 09:15 PM

@Montegoo_NYC How much just for the valve cover? I am probably going to do the oil housing gasket by myself. Seems easy.

Muwiee · 02-20-2016, 10:52 PM

Oil housing is super super easy to do. Will take about hour if you have never done it before. The valve cover is a little tricky but not impossible. That's took me 5 hours but I'm super picky and went really slow while I read the dyi on here. Id say anywhere from 300-600 is fair for valve cover gaskets.

BIMMER_Tech 631 · 02-21-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RKP

@Montegoo_NYC How much just for the valve cover? I am probably going to do the oil housing gasket by myself. Seems easy.

400

NightStalker · 02-21-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Muwiee

Oil housing is super super easy to do. Will take about hour if you have never done it before. The valve cover is a little tricky but not impossible. That's took me 5 hours but I'm super picky and went really slow while I read the dyi on here. Id say anywhere from 300-600 is fair for valve cover gaskets.

Yeah especially if you have a garage. Guide helps a lot

If your familiar with the engine bay then it's not difficult at all

Just make sure to be very organized and patient

Leane90 · 02-21-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RKP

Just got a oil change from Mt Laurel BMW, went in for a $80 oil change and walked out with a $1500+ service required receipt. Don't know what to do. I looked on these forums and people said the parts run you under $150. Anyone know how hard the DIY is or if anyone is in the NJ/NY/PA area that is willing to do it for me for cheaper. Let me know, Thanks.

Got a buddy over at open road Edison did mine for 150 I provided parts

RKP · 02-21-2016, 10:41 AM

@Leane90 do you know his number or any contact information.

RKP · 02-21-2016, 10:42 AM

Thanks for all the advice guys. I will look more into DIYs for the OFHG before doing anything.

Jorno116 · 03-25-2021, 05:27 PM

Any1 specialize in N54 need quite a bit the work done or point me to the right shop? 🥴

DS3IAM · 03-26-2021, 09:59 AM

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Any1 specialize in N54 need quite a bit the work done or point me to the right shop? 🥴

Check out
Kings Automotive 172 Glenwild Avenue Bloomingdale, NJ 07403. Give Jackie a call at 917-668-3137. Tell him Tom referred you.

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mkthomas83 · 03-27-2021, 10:24 PM

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I just did these for a local guy for dirt cheap. I actually thought I charged the guy alot but only took 300.. Guess I gotta charge more now lol

You local to CHI? I'm actually moving out there in a week and was looking to attempt to do this myself on a 2009 E92 N52. I'd be more than willing to pay decent money to have someone who knows what they're doing get it done.

Any interest?

ethanjoon · 05-26-2021, 01:57 PM

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You local to CHI? I'm actually moving out there in a week and was looking to attempt to do this myself on a 2009 E92 N52. I'd be more than willing to pay decent money to have someone who knows what they're doing get it done.

Any interest?

I just completed the DIY on my N52 E90. It wasn't too bad. It took me about 12 hours on my first attempt and ~$200 in parts to replace the air filter, oil filter housing gasket, coolant flange, coolant, serpentine belt, idler pulley, and some other small items. The 12 hours was also included a very deep clean since I had so many parts removed. This was my first time doing a real engine repair and I can say it wasn't so bad.

raptorman5174 · 10-27-2021, 11:26 AM

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carlover7 · 11-05-2021, 05:50 PM

Hoping you can advice! what is the average price on an oil filter housing gasket replacement?
Open Rd Edison (stealership) quoted ~$950
Part around $115
Labor = 3.5 hr at $250 / hr

pls. advice of any NJ indy shops to go to in Northern NJ?

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RKP Lieutenant 124 Rep 461 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 CS (F80) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00]	Im in cherry hill nj. I have someone over here near me doing it for $600 for both from a local indy. I called him, he's owns his own garage and works on valve gaskets and oil filters all the time. Was looking for someone to do it cheaper.
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RKP Lieutenant 124 Rep 461 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 CS (F80) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00]	@Montegoo_NYC How much just for the valve cover? I am probably going to do the oil housing gasket by myself. Seems easy.
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