Home › Repairs › N62 Valve Stem Seals
N62 Valve Stem Seals cost
N62 Valve Stem Seals on a BMW with the N62 V8 (X5 4.8i and others) typically costs $4,200 at an independent shop, $5,500–$11,000 at a BMW dealer, or about $800 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · Sources: 5 owner-reported prices from 3 cited threads
Replacing worn valve stem seals on the N62 V8 (4.4i and 4.8i). Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Limited data: Three Xoutpost threads (2013 to 2015). Dealer figures are quotes or estimates, and one of them was mostly covered by BMW.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $8,000 | Dealer | Dealer rate of about $8K cited by the poster, July 2013 | [1] |
| $11,000 | Dealer | Dealer wanted about $11K, 2008 X5 4.8i, December 2015 | [3] |
| $5,500 | Dealer | Dealer estimate of about $5,500 at 63k miles; BMW covered 85%, 2008 X5 4.8i, September 2014 | [2] |
| $4,200 | Indy | Independent shop (MP Motorsports, Queens NY) agreed to do the full job for about $4,200, 2008 X5 4.8i, December 2015 | [3] |
| $800 | DIY | Tool kit price to change the seals without pulling the cams ("pricey at $800"), September 2014 | [2] |
- One owner heard of an independent doing the job for about $2,500 as a side job and another BMW master tech doing it for about $2,500, but neither number is a quote the poster received, so they are not in the table.
- In the 2015 thread, the owner said just changing the valve seals would not be the right fix.
Which cars are affected
Cited cars: a 2008 X5 4.8i in two threads and N62 owners in a third. Quotes depend on whether the cylinder heads come off.
Symptoms
- A shop diagnosis of worn valve stem seals
Parts list
| Valve stem seal set (N62) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Valve cover gaskets and spark plugs (replaced during the job) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| AGA valve seal tool kit | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
Check fitment for your exact car (VIN) before ordering. Links may become affiliate links in the future.
Had this done? Share what you paid
Your price helps the next owner judge a N62 Valve Stem Seals quote. We check every submission before adding it.
Form not showing? Open the price form.
Common questions
How much does N62 Valve Stem Seals cost?
N62 Valve Stem Seals on a BMW with the N62 V8 (X5 4.8i and others) typically costs $4,200 at an independent shop, $5,500–$11,000 at a BMW dealer, or about $800 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
How much does N62 Valve Stem Seals cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $5,500 to $11,000 (3 data points, median $8,000).
How much does an independent shop charge for N62 Valve Stem Seals?
Independent shop prices ranged $4,200 (1 data points, median $4,200).
Can I do N62 Valve Stem Seals myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $800 in parts and tools.
Which BMWs are affected?
Cited cars: a 2008 X5 4.8i in two threads and N62 owners in a third. Quotes depend on whether the cylinder heads come off.
Related repairs
Related guides
Sources
- N62 Valve Stems Seals - What was your cost (Xoutpost)
- Valve Seals Replaced at 63,000 mi (Xoutpost)
- E70 Valve stems seals and engine rebuild - done right (Xoutpost)
Get one big BMW repair breakdown a week
Dealer vs indy vs DIY. Free. No spam.
Embed not loading? Subscribe on beehiiv →