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BMW E90 3 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $580 at an independent shop, $1,300–$2,600 at a BMW dealer, or $40–$400 in parts DIY, based on 6 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 6 reported prices from 3 cited sources
Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement. These are only the prices reported for the E90 3 Series (325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d). See the general Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket page for every BMW model.
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 E90 3 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,600 | Dealer | BMW dealer, 2010 328i, parts + labor | [1] |
| $1,300 | Dealer | Dealer quote, Denver, 2008 328i | [1] |
| $300–$400 | DIY | Cover & gasket, 2008 328i | [1] |
| $580 | Indy | Indy quote, 2007 E90 328i (N52) | [2] |
| $40 | DIY | Gasket plus new aluminum bolts, 2006 330xi (N52) | [2] |
| $268 | DIY | URO valve cover with gaskets, 2008 328xi (N52) | [3] |
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 E90 3 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost?
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $580 at an independent shop, $1,300–$2,600 at a BMW dealer, or $40–$400 in parts DIY, based on 6 real owner-reported prices.
Does this cover the 325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d?
These are prices reported for the E90 3 Series, sold as the 325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.
How much does BMW E90 3 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the E90 3 Series ranged $1,300 to $2,600 (2 data points).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW E90 3 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the E90 3 Series ranged $580 (1 data point).
Can I do Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on my E90 3 Series myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $40 to $400.
Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket on other models and engines
Sources
- valve cover gasket replacement (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- N52 valve cover gasket (G42 Bimmerpost)
- Valve cover replacement (328xi) (E90post)
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