silicon valve cover gasket for 2004 330ci

[392 Hemi]

Hi, would anyone know where I could purchase a silicone valve cover gasket for my Son's 2004 330ci ?

Thank you,
Tom

[Erich]

Hi Tom, I assume you are located in the US. Did you check Pelicanparts?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-3-Series-E46/16-ENGINE-Tackling_Your_Valve_Cover/16-ENGINE-Tackling_Your_Valve_Cover.htm

or try rocketseals http://www.rocketseals.com/

[392 Hemi]

Re: silicon valve cover gasket for 2004 330ci

Is Rocket seals the company that make the viton vanos seals for the BMW motor?

What are the preferred after market gasket makers for BMW?
For some reason I'm leaning towards Elring Klinger.. I used their head gaskets on my 4.6 Range Rover.. There quality seemed excellent..

Hi, would anyone know where I could purchase a silicone valve cover gasket for my Son's 2004 330ci ?

Thank you,
Tom

Thank you Erich.. Yes I'm in the US, Southern Indiana.. I lived most of my life in Chicago.. I will take a look at pelican parts..

I hope some day to visit Germany.. Most of my family is from Germany.
I took german language classes in high school. But, that was over 30 years ago.. My son is currently in a german language class.

[Erich]

I am not sure if Rocket Seals make the seals for the Vanos. For my US E36 M3 I bought the Beisan kit from the U.S. and did it DIY.
Besides Pelicanparts here some more companies I usually buy from, I live in Japan but mostly buy from US shops

https://www.fcpeuro.com/

http://www.autohausaz.com/

http://www.rockauto.com/

http://www.partsgeek.com/

The easiest way is: use the VIN of the car, select the item part number and then google with the part numnber without space between the numbers
not like 11 12 7 581 215, but 11127581215

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?lang=enUS

I am not sure if this is the correct part number for the valve cover gaskets for your son's car. But there was a replacement and the latest versions is
11127581215, FCP offers it from Victor Reinz,

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-engine-valve-cover-gasket-set-11127581215

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Comes with valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals
If your BMW is suffering from an oil leak near the valve cover it is likely from a failed valve cover gasket. With age this gasket can become brittle losing its seal and allowing oil to leak from the engine. Replacing this gasket is relatively easy and will fix the problem.
You will also need to order:11120409288 - Valve Cover Screw Set
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I thought you were looking for some special ones, but for example these will do.
For price comparison one of the competitive priced BMW online dealers in Germany

http://www.leebmann24.de/profildichtung-1er-3er-5er-6er-7er-z4-11127581215.html

Reinz is here OEM, but ElringKlinger is also good, but a bit more expensive

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=xoyhommninw30j55pk0muqbu&partnumber=11127581215

Febi Bilstein also has them. And for sure some more aftermarket companies.


Good is also bmwbuddy, there you have comparison of prices, not all shops, but some and a good selection

http://www.bmwbuddy.com/z/part/11127581215-bmw-valve-cover-gasket-set

Same part number, 13 prices from $29.61 to $68.35