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BMW N20 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW with the N20 engine typically costs $400–$1,100 at an independent shop or $90–$280 in parts DIY, based on 4 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 4 reported prices from 3 cited sources
Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement. These are only the prices reported for the N20. See the general Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket page for every BMW model.
Limited data: 4 reported prices from 3 sources, and no dealer price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.
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 N20 price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | Indy | Indy quote for VCG leak fix, 2012 F30 328i (N20) | [1] |
| $1,100 | Indy | Indy quote, whole valve cover (not just the gasket), 2014 F30 320i xDrive (N20) | [2] |
| $280 | DIY | N20 kit with new cover, bolts and seals plus eccentric shaft seal, "about $280 shipped" | [2] |
| $90 | DIY | FCP Euro N20/N26 valve cover gasket kit, F30 328i ("around $90") | [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 N20 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost?
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW with the N20 engine typically costs $400–$1,100 at an independent shop or $90–$280 in parts DIY, based on 4 real owner-reported prices.
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW N20 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the N20 ranged $400 to $1,100 (2 data points).
Can I do Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on my N20 myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $90 to $280.
Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket on other engines and models
Sources
- 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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