They found the oil leak(s)....
01-21-2010, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1095047' date='Jan 21 2010, 01:46 PM
This seems to be a rather common problem across the BMW line. A colleague of mine just had this work done on his X5, under goodwill at a dealer, even though he bought the car from a third party and has never used a dealer. I guess he went there armed with a lot of write-ups on the problem (found by me on the internet) and a cool, level head. They covered the repair and sent him off with a smile. Car was out of warranty.
Moral of the story, just because they ask for $2,700 doesn't mean you have to pay $2700. Many dealers are very reasonable when it comes to helping with large repair bills. It never hurts to ask.
Moral of the story, just because they ask for $2,700 doesn't mean you have to pay $2700. Many dealers are very reasonable when it comes to helping with large repair bills. It never hurts to ask.
01-21-2010, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5' post='1095095' date='Jan 21 2010, 03:13 PM
Looks like the warranty was a good investment for you.
Absolutely! I encourage everyone to get one.
The good news is that they will cover the repairs...but they are going to send a rep to eyeball it first.
who dat!
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01-22-2010, 09:05 AM
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I struggle understanding a BMW having a valve cover gasket leak with less than 50K miles. WTF? Has BMW been benchmarking with companies like GM, Dodge, and Fiat?
01-22-2010, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by response_surface' post='1095736' date='Jan 22 2010, 01:16 PM
its made of plastic, sadly.
01-22-2010, 10:55 AM
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I just had the same thing done to my 545. Valve cover and timing chain cover gaskets. While the engine was out of the car I replaced the water pump and clutch too.
01-22-2010, 11:21 AM
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its good to know.....
that in 2 thousand years that our e60s will be piles of iron/aluminum oxide but the valve covers will still be usable.
that in 2 thousand years that our e60s will be piles of iron/aluminum oxide but the valve covers will still be usable.
01-22-2010, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by kxmills' post='1095804' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:55 PM
I just had the same thing done to my 545. Valve cover and timing chain cover gaskets. While the engine was out of the car I replaced the water pump and clutch too.