Current cost to repair common leaks?

tankertoad · 04-30-2022, 05:54 PM

I have an N51 SULEV with the big three:

Valve cover gasket
OFHG
Oil pan gasket

My dealer told me the SULEV warranty covers the valve cover gasket only.

What is a reasonable price for each of the other two (I'll be using an indy shop)?

Thanks

Almuliman · 05-02-2022, 07:25 PM

A quick search seems to find consensus for the OPG in the mid $600s to high $700s (e.g., repairpal.com).

tankertoad · 05-02-2022, 10:41 PM

I got a dealer quote for $2700 for the two and my indie mechanic quoted $1800. He said the intake manifold needs to come off for the OFHG and the subframe for the OPG (with new bolts).

Almuliman · 05-02-2022, 11:41 PM

He's wrong. You can get to the back bolt with a swivel extension (see FCP Euro's video at 10:53). Still may be right on the quote <shrug>

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tankertoad Private First Class 108 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2000 e46 coupe Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Current cost to repair common leaks? I have an N51 SULEV with the big three: Valve cover gasket OFHG Oil pan gasket My dealer told me the SULEV warranty covers the valve cover gasket only. What is a reasonable price for each of the other two (I'll be using an indy shop)? Thanks
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Almuliman Lieutenant 484 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 2013 LMB 6MT 128i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Outside Seattle iTrader: (0)	A quick search seems to find consensus for the OPG in the mid $600s to high $700s (e.g., repairpal.com).
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tankertoad Private First Class 108 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2000 e46 coupe Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I got a dealer quote for $2700 for the two and my indie mechanic quoted $1800. He said the intake manifold needs to come off for the OFHG and the subframe for the OPG (with new bolts).
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Almuliman Lieutenant 484 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 2013 LMB 6MT 128i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Outside Seattle iTrader: (0)	He's wrong. You can get to the back bolt with a swivel extension (see FCP Euro's video at 10:53). Still may be right on the quote <shrug>
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