PCV Cover of N52 Engine Valve Cover for BMW E82 E90 E70 Z4 X3 X5 128i 328i 528i 11127552281

This Engine valve cover for our BMW works great. I highly recommend this product and the company we purchased it from.

Can't say there was anything wrong with this part, but my problem wasn't solved so I think I would suggest changing the entire valve cover instead.

So far, so very very good. A little tricky to do, but worked perfectly on my 2012 328i with the 3.0L I-6 (N52). What have you got to lose? I used blue rtv to film the mating surfaces and let it cure. Just look for the youtube video. I've seen estimates over $2k, this was $32.

Installed this on a 2009 X5 that was making horrible noises while decelerating and blowing clouds of smoke. Gaining access to and removing the original piece was a pain, but this new one fit perfectly and works great. It's much better than replacing the whole valve cover!

Spent several hours installing this. As a mechanic, I'd give this advice. The job may be cheaper than the new valve cover, but installing this part still requires a lot of work, and ultimately is a band-aid. The car had the same problem within10 minutes of running after this had been installed and allowing the glue to set correctly. The part comes with no instructions, but it is difficult to remove the old valve from the cover. You'll need a Dremel and cutting bits, and even then it is very difficult to reach on the lower passengers side of the cover. Had a large crankcase vacuum issue afterward just as when my OEM valve went bad. Don't bother....just spend the $400 at FCPEuro for the new valve cover, gaskets ETC. Replace your Eccentric Shaft Sensor ($300) while you're at it and be done with it. My car runs great after I installed the OEM parts...

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I have a 2008 328i BMW. I replaced this part along the valvetronix gaskets (motor and sensor) which were leaking. Removing the PCV cap was a bit tricky, I used my Dremel then pried off the sides and after cleaning the cavity of oil and debris I installed the new cap, sealed it and my car essentially feels like new again. Smooth acceleration and that engine sound that I missed. This car purrs when I hit the gas now. In my car the PCV was only slightly bad and that was enough to change the car performance. I think it is ridiculous that BMW did not make this a serviceable part especially when it is much delicate than a standard PCV valve.

Part was of good build and quality.

I cut out the BMW 328i PVC valve that was built into the valve cover. I cut just the top 1/8" off using a Dremel, and was able to remove the top of the old PVC. I then chipped away the extra plastic till I had just the smooth inner pipe like part left. The new aftermarket PVC fit perfectly. Just have to reuse the spring. I used JB weld on outside only to hold it into place. If I didn't break the clips that held the PVC together to start with the replacement would have just clipped on, except that it was glued or something when it was built.