Cracked Valve Cover - BMW Forum

ajbsd · 06-29-2009, 07:35 PM

I have a 2000 528i wagon and last week it began to run like crap - rough idle, lack of power, it even sounded like is was struggling and was louder than normal! Anyway, took it to my mechanic and he tells me that it has a cracked valve cover and is "sucking air." After having it diagnosed, it barely made it home and now I am really wondering what the deal is. Has anyone heard of this? Is this common with this engine? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Andy

witeshark · 06-29-2009, 08:30 PM

Have you had a look at it?

AlpineSixAndSeven · 06-30-2009, 01:42 AM

sounds right.... Cracked Valve cover would Cause a Massive vacuum leak and cause the issues your having

ajbsd · 06-30-2009, 09:10 AM

Thanks, Need to get it fixed ASAP. Cant be with out the daily driver!

BimmerE39 · 06-30-2009, 10:21 AM

While you're replacing the valve cover I would also take the time and get the valve cover gasket replaced as well. The gasket itself is like $30 and will also make a huge difference with a new valve cover.

ajbsd · 06-30-2009, 09:02 PM

I will have the work done tomorrow and the gasket is included. I keep you posted on the results. Thanks for your input.

BimmerE39 · 06-30-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ajbsd

I will have the work done tomorrow and the gasket is included. I keep you posted on the results. Thanks for your input.

After I wrote my response I had a thought in my head that the gasket is probably included. It would only make sense in this case. Best of luck and definitely let us know how it turns out.

ajbsd · 06-30-2009, 09:09 PM

Photo of my beach cruiser...

ajbsd · 06-30-2009, 09:38 PM

BTW Gareth, good lookin car you have there!!!!

BimmerE39 · 06-30-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ajbsd

BTW Gareth, good lookin car you have there!!!!

Haha, thanks man. I appreciate it!