Valve stem seals?

[Onyx]

Lately i've noticed a puff of smoke when starting up in the morning.
The problem of 'oil usage' has happended for a few months now too.

I'm guessing i need to replace the Valve Stem Seals on my 2007 320i/150 000kms

Any recommendations on a reliable mech and approximate cost?

 

[bimmer330]

Hi
Seems like it's a normal problem on the N43 N46 motors if you have one of those.
If not, sorry for the wasted post.

 

[SlideMasteR]

Im just about to do mine on my 08 e90 320i too, gathering all the tools and parts at the moment

Got info from the local mechanic, you looking at +-R8 to R10k

 

[Onyx]

Tune Tech quoted me R15 000 :tiptoe:

 

[SlideMasteR]

well ill do a little diy of mine to display the symptoms before and after, but after sorting mine out I'll be able to take on those jobs, collecting the cam timing special tools today or tomorrow, my set of stem seals should be here within the week, along with the special valve keeper tool & pliers etc

Almost ready....... :coolShake:

 

[Onyx]

well ill do a little diy of mine to display the symptoms before and after, but after sorting mine out I'll be able to take on those jobs, collecting the cam timing special tools today or tomorrow, my set of stem seals should be here within the week, along with the special valve keeper tool & pliers etc

Almost ready....... :coolShake:

Keep me posted will ya! raise:

 

[Spartacus]

Hi All,

Been a while since I posted here. So often, the replies are incredibly helpful, so thank you.

:clapper: raise:

I have the same problem on my 2006 320i (E90), mileage is 177,000.

It's currently in for valve stem seal replacement. I'm just curious about how long this job should take to complete? For both approaches to the job - removing head and not removing the head.

Thank you.

 

[individj]

hi..this has been discussed on here a few times..think it is R8000 at BMW

 

[Spartacus]

hi..this has been discussed on here a few times..think it is R8000 at BMW

:ty:

I wanted to know long the job takes to complete, not how much it costs.

 

[zippy320]

When my car went in for the seals , I dropped it off late in the day , they worked on it the next day , I told them dont rush it , They called to say it was ready , I then picked it up the next day. So probably takes a day or two .

Its not a big job for them with the tool that they have .

I also had them do an oil change at the same time .

 

[jameel]

I was quoted R6000 and they take about two days. This is out in cape town

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[Liquid Ice]

yep. im joining the valve seal replacement club :smashScreen:
my N42B20 is starting o embarrass me with smoke.

can this be done without pulling off the head?

 

[Ahmed ZA]

Hwzit guys i replaced my vavle stem seals without removing the cylinder head.

I supplied the special tool to PROCAR in durban. They technicians did a good job changing all 16 seals. Cost me R4000 Labour only as i provided the seals & special tool. No more smoke. Car is 2006 320i N46 Engine.

My tool is worth R10.000 works on all bmws without removing the cylinder head

 

[1979papijan]

please note that papi in centurion do them for R6000 and he takes only 5hr who ever have the same problem please phone him on 0828003277