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BMW E60 5 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW E60 5 Series (528i and 545i) typically costs $700 at an independent shop or about $38 in parts DIY, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 2 reported prices from 2 cited sources
Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement. These are only the prices reported for the E60 5 Series (525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i). See the general Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket page for every BMW model.
Limited data: 2 reported prices from 2 sources, and no dealer price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.
The parts price is for a 2008 528i; the independent quote is for a 2005 545i (N62 V8), so the two are different engines.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest real prices in the table below. Estimates are shown but left out of the ranges. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every E60 5 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $38 | DIY | Valve cover gasket bought locally ($37.99), 2008 528i | [1] |
| $700 | Indy | Indy quote, valve cover gaskets and labor (about $700), 2005 545i 6MT (N62 V8) | [2] |
Symptoms
- Burning oil smell, smoke from the exhaust-manifold side
- Oil seeping around the cover edge
- Oil in spark plug wells, misfires
- Cracked or warped cover; failing built-in PCV/CCV
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Common questions
How much does BMW E60 5 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost?
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW E60 5 Series (528i and 545i) typically costs $700 at an independent shop or about $38 in parts DIY, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
Does this cover the 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i?
These are prices reported for the E60 5 Series, sold as the 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW E60 5 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the E60 5 Series ranged $700 (1 data point).
Can I do Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on my E60 5 Series myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $38.
Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket on other models and engines
Sources
- E60 Valve Cover Replacement (5Series.net)
- Valve cover gasket, timing cover gasket, etc...labor price? (5Series.net)
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