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Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket cost
Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,552 | Dealer | Dealer quote, 2018 X5 N55, 6.8 hrs labor | [1] |
| $2,600 | Dealer | BMW dealer, 2010 328i, parts + labor | [2] |
| $1,300 | Dealer | Dealer quote, Denver, 2008 328i | [2] |
| $1,700 | Indy | Indy shop quote, N55 | [1] |
| $700 | Indy | Indy quote, gasket only (no cover) | [3] |
| $650 | Indy | Shop quote gasket; $1,000 if new cover needed | [3] |
| $1,000 | Indy | Shop quote to replace (+$600 if cover warped) | [3] |
| $750 | Indy | Paid with a new valve cover, after tax | [3] |
| $1,600 | Indy | Two indies: ~$600 parts (cover, gasket, hose) + $1,000 labor | [3] |
| $2,000 | Indy | Mechanic quote, warped cover, 2015 335i | [4] |
| $600 | DIY | "Did mine Saturday for under $600" | [1] |
| $300–$400 | DIY | Cover & gasket, 2008 328i | [2] |
| $450 | DIY | Valve cover from ECS, ~3.5 hrs in garage | [4] |
- Dealer book time cited for N55 is ~5 hrs; one dealer billed 6.8 hrs.
- Ask whether the quote is gasket-only or a full new cover; that is the main reason prices differ.
Which cars are affected
328i/528i (N52), 335i/535i/X5 35i (N55). The plastic cover can warp or crack, in which case the whole cover gets replaced.
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
Parts list
| Valve cover gasket set (Elring / Victor Reinz) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Complete valve cover with gasket (N55) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Complete valve cover with gasket (N52) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Valve cover bolts (single-use) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Spark plugs (do them while it is open) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $1,300 to $2,600 (3 data points, median $2,552).
How much does an independent shop charge for Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket?
Independent shop prices ranged $650 to $2,000 (7 data points, median $1,000).
Can I do Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $300 to $600 in parts and tools.
Which BMWs are affected?
328i/528i (N52), 335i/535i/X5 35i (N55). The plastic cover can warp or crack, in which case the whole cover gets replaced.
Related repairs
Sources
- Book time 6.8 hours ? (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- valve cover gasket replacement (Reddit r/BmwTech)
- N55 valve cover gasket replacement cost (1Addicts)
- 335i N55 Valve cover replacement Cost (Reddit r/BmwTech)
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