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  • brian90
    Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 91

    #1

    Valve Cover Question

    I looked and search multiple pages and I couldn't find the answer to my question but here it is. Does the m50TUB25 have the same valve cover as the other M50 engines? When I got my engine home I noticed that I cracked my valve cover and now am in need of a new one. Please let me know, I believe that they are the same I don't see why they would be different but who knows maybe I'm wrong and please correct me if I am. Thanks.
  • matt
    No R3VLimiter
    • Oct 2003
    • 3731

    #2
    They are not all the same but any 93-99 valve cover can be swapped on.

    I actually like the later plastic ones because the oil fill is up by teh front of the motor.

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    • castros
      E30 Modder
      • May 2010
      • 828

      #3
      The later model plastic one is better in my opinion because its plastic, doesn't get as hot as the aluminum one. Only down side is that you have to use different coils.
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      • brian90
        Member
        • Sep 2009
        • 91

        #4
        Thanks for the information you guys I'm going to go with the early model then, I already have coils for it.

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        • Van Westervelt
          R3V OG
          • May 2006
          • 9365

          #5
          If you need one, I have a couple spares.
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          • mightywhitey
            E30 Modder
            • Oct 2009
            • 985

            #6
            Its actually magnesium not aluminum.
            1991 e30 328i M52 swapped: Gone
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            • brian90
              Member
              • Sep 2009
              • 91

              #7
              That would be great Van westervelt. How much would you want for one. I want to start building my engine so I'm trying to get everything I need

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              • Van Westervelt
                R3V OG
                • May 2006
                • 9365

                #8
                I have a silver one, and a stripped one. 50 shipped for the stripped one, and 40 for the other?
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                • brian90
                  Member
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 91

                  #9
                  Sorry stupid question but what does the stripped one look like? Do you have any pictures of them? I am interested so let me know.

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                  • Van Westervelt
                    R3V OG
                    • May 2006
                    • 9365

                    #10
                    Its just bare magnesium. No paint at all. The silver one used to be on my car until I went cardboard and sold it.
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