Felpro valve cover gasket?

slenser · 11-25-2015, 08:29 AM

Has anyone tried this yet?

FEL-PRO VS50867R http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...67R_0520234357

Felpro is one of the most trusted names in gaskets and BMW's always ends up leaking, so I'm wondering if this would be a good choice in replacing my VCG.

If I was working with an American car I wouldn't even hesitate.

slenser · 11-26-2015, 09:22 PM

Due to the overwhelming response

I decided to get it. I'll keep you guys posted on my results.

BashShah · 11-26-2015, 11:04 PM

Please do..... Looking forward to a tread on what gasket is better.

DN

slenser · 11-28-2015, 02:55 PM

I just picked it up and am waiting for the engine to cool a bit. I think I'll do my oil filter housing today as well. I just hope nothing breaks or I'll have to wait until Monday to finish it.

BashShah · 11-28-2015, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slenser

I just picked it up and am waiting for the engine to cool a bit. I think I'll do my oil filter housing today as well. I just hope nothing breaks or I'll have to wait until Monday to finish it.

I had to do my oil filter housing gasket twice.
Cause it was and is a poor design.

Go pickup permetek ultra copper.
Rub it all over the gasket.
Then seat the gasket in grove.
Then apply a small thin bead on top of the gasket.

Mount it.... Thumb tighten all three bolts.....hard as you can.
Like 10lbs. /ft.
Then allow about 20 min to an hour to cure a bit, depending n temperature.

Then torque to spec.
Don't start car for at least full cure time.

Will never leak again.
DN

slenser · 11-29-2015, 06:30 PM

I wish I would have gotten on here to see your post before starting. I guess I'll do that next time.

So I got into it a bit and realized that I don't have a drop of oil coming from the valve cover. So BMW lied to me...great.

I switched into OFH gasket mode.

I can't install the upper radiator hose now. The o-ring is so stretched out that it won't fit inside properly anymore. Of course I can't find a suitable one from any of the parts stores. I found one the same thickness, but too big diameter. I found one the right diameter, but too thin. I tried to use two of them, but it sprayed coolant out when I started it up.

Any idea if I can get the o-ring from BMW or do I have to buy the entire radiator hose?

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slenser Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2010 535i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I just picked it up and am waiting for the engine to cool a bit. I think I'll do my oil filter housing today as well. I just hope nothing breaks or I'll have to wait until Monday to finish it.
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slenser Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2010 535i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I wish I would have gotten on here to see your post before starting. I guess I'll do that next time. So I got into it a bit and realized that I don't have a drop of oil coming from the valve cover. So BMW lied to me...great. I switched into OFH gasket mode. I can't install the upper radiator hose now. The o-ring is so stretched out that it won't fit inside properly anymore. Of course I can't find a suitable one from any of the parts stores. I found one the same thickness, but too big diameter. I found one the right diameter, but too thin. I tried to use two of them, but it sprayed coolant out when I started it up. Any idea if I can get the o-ring from BMW or do I have to buy the entire radiator hose?
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