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BMW F30 3 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW F30 3 Series typically costs $400–$2,000 at an independent shop, $2,000 at a BMW dealer, or $90–$280 in parts DIY, based on 7 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 7 reported prices from 4 cited sources
Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement. These are only the prices reported for the F30 3 Series (320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i). 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 F30 3 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | Indy | Mechanic quote, warped cover, 2015 335i | [1] |
| $2,000 | Dealer | Dealer quote to fix a valve cover gasket leak, F30 (engine not stated) | [2] |
| $400 | Indy | Indy quote for VCG leak fix, 2012 F30 328i (N20) | [2] |
| $800 | Indy | "around $800" at an indy when the VCG leaked, F30 335i | [2] |
| $1,100 | Indy | Indy quote, whole valve cover (not just the gasket), 2014 F30 320i xDrive (N20) | [3] |
| $280 | DIY | N20 kit with new cover, bolts and seals plus eccentric shaft seal, "about $280 shipped" | [3] |
| $90 | DIY | FCP Euro N20/N26 valve cover gasket kit, F30 328i ("around $90") | [4] |
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 F30 3 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost?
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW F30 3 Series typically costs $400–$2,000 at an independent shop, $2,000 at a BMW dealer, or $90–$280 in parts DIY, based on 7 real owner-reported prices.
Does this cover the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i?
These are prices reported for the F30 3 Series, sold as the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.
How much does BMW F30 3 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the F30 3 Series ranged $2,000 (1 data point).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW F30 3 Series Valve Cover Gasket Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the F30 3 Series ranged $400 to $2,000 (4 data points).
Can I do Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on my F30 3 Series myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $90 to $280.
Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket on other models and engines
Sources
- 335i N55 Valve cover replacement Cost (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- Dealer wants $2000 to fix valve cover gasket leak (BimmerFest)
- N20 valve cover replacement (F30 Bimmerpost)
- How to replace a BMW N20/N26 valve cover gasket (F30) (FCP Euro)
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