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BMW N52 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW with the N52 engine typically costs $580 at an independent shop or $40–$630 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 5 reported prices from 4 cited sources
Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement. These are only the prices reported for the N52. See the general Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket page for every BMW model.
Limited data: 5 reported prices from 4 sources, and no dealer price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.
The last two prices are genuine N51/N52 valve cover parts for a 328i.
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 N52 price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $580 | Indy | Indy quote, 2007 E90 328i (N52) | [1] |
| $40 | DIY | Gasket plus new aluminum bolts, 2006 330xi (N52) | [1] |
| $268 | DIY | URO valve cover with gaskets, 2008 328xi (N52) | [2] |
| $630 | DIY | Genuine BMW N51/N52 valve cover with gaskets, 328i ($630.01, FCP Euro) | [3] |
| $584 | DIY | Genuine BMW N51/N52 valve cover kit, E9X 328i ($583.87, BimmerWorld) | [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 N52 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost?
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on a BMW with the N52 engine typically costs $580 at an independent shop or $40–$630 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW N52 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the N52 ranged $580 (1 data point).
Can I do Valve Cover Gasket Replacement on my N52 myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $40 to $630.
Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket on other engines and models
Sources
- N52 valve cover gasket (G42 Bimmerpost)
- Valve cover replacement (328xi) (E90post)
- BMW Valve Cover 3.0 L6 11127552281 (Genuine BMW) (FCP Euro)
- Valve Cover Kit, N51/N52 (E9X 328i, E60 528i, E70 X5 30si and more) (BimmerWorld)
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