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Hey guys, im looking at a e46 325 that has the following problem
"I just changed the valve cover gasket, and it's still leaking, so it needs a new valve cover, because it is warped and still leaking a little oil."
Is this a easy fix? Let me know what you think.
Thanks
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Does the person mean that the valve cover itself is warped, or that the gasket is warped? If it's the cover, just get a new cover would be my suggestion. If it's the gasket, you could reuse it, but it would be wise to get a new one. The thing with the gasket is that, from what I've seen, it needs to be carefully inserted into the grooves on the cover so it seats properly.
Either way, both are pretty easy for your average mechanic.
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Cover is pretty pricey.
Follow on questions. How does he know it's warped....and why would it be warped?
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This. Is the valve cover warped, or is the head maybe warped?Originally Posted by danewilson77
Either way, I'd have all kinds of warning flags going up.
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Dont know, I shall ask him this.
Im looking at this one which has 130k miles on it and said problem, interior not so great.
Or a 323i that has tons of maintenance done, but it has 172k miles on it... i dunno.
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Is this for you? I thought you picked up the M3?
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I <3 323i.
PS. the 325 is going to have the M50 engine, the 323i has the M52 engine.
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I need a DD horny.
Ah thanks Ryan!
I really like the 323i. Me and the guy have been talking for a couple weeks trying to figure how we could meet.
The 172k miles scares me a little lol
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I have 193,xxx. And she runs great, seriously. Maintenance is the key.
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