M42 valve cover

[Rob]

My 318is' valve cover is pretty nasty. I'd like to pull it off and refinish it, but can I do so without having to buy a new gasket? this is probably a dumb question, just curious if i can do this tomorrow w/o a trip to the parts store.

[rward325]

When you pull the valve cover the gasket will most likely disintergrate. Your stuck buying a new and I would even if it doesn't come apart. They are fairly inexpensive, for the m20 I think mine was $12.00.

[aaron_silva]

The m42's gasket is a different case. I bought a new one for $40 from the dealer. That includes the valve cover gasket and 4 rubber rings that go around the openings where the plug wires enter through.

HTH

[rward325]

All OEM parts has the gasket for $16.10 and the plug gaskets are $2.66 each they also offer free shipping in the 48 states. Go here Rob http://catalog.alloembmwparts.com

[Rob]

thanks for the link, ordering soon.


but whats the difference?

http://63.89.49.212/parts/wizard.jsp?year=1991&make=BM&model=318-IS-001&category=A&part=Valve+Cover+Gasket&usemake=BM&returnurl=catalog.alloembmwparts.com

:roll:

[rward325]

One is an O.E and the other is aftermarket

[Rob]

good deal, thanks.

[Stu]

Paint it red Rob. Type R style.

You know you want to.

[Rob]

duh.