Our notes on Valve Cover refinishing

718GT4 · 02-23-2023, 06:00 PM

Interested in a set in red! PM me please!

GinTonic · 02-23-2023, 10:10 PM

Interested in price, I was looking at doing this over the spring. I can't send PMs so if you could PM me that would be greatly appreciated!

Savage_M3 · 03-02-2023, 12:50 PM

Any updates on this?

VtecforV8 · 03-03-2023, 10:55 AM

I'm also interested in a price; thanks!

derbo · 03-07-2023, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by deansbimmer

I'll post and link to another thread I'm working on for pricing and info on our refurb covers.

I hope this comes soon

evotistic · 03-24-2023, 10:10 PM

Any updates yet? I plan to replace my valve covers this summer, but this seems like a great option!

Interested in pricing and options.

Ich_liebe_mein_Auto · 03-26-2023, 02:21 PM

although I have changed the valve cover, still I experience that leak

Mvy · 03-28-2023, 10:18 AM

i wish this option had been available when I had mine replaced! Great job Dean and Mporium team!

I used FCP euro to buy new ones at $850 a pop to give an idea how expensive the factory covers are. Going the FCP route is buy once cry once since you can lifetime return when it starts to leak again down the road. If supplies are available then.....

CamasM3e93 · 03-28-2023, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ich_liebe_mein_Auto

although I have changed the valve cover, still I experience that leak

That appears to be the second common problem - unless I'm missing what you are trying to capture in your photo. The valve cover isn't leaking, the oil cap is. They wear out and need to be replaced now and then.

nick3753 · 03-28-2023, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mvy

i wish this option had been available when I had mine replaced! Great job Dean and Mporium team!

I used FCP euro to buy new ones at $850 a pop to give an idea how expensive the factory covers are. Going the FCP route is buy once cry once since you can lifetime return when it starts to leak again down the road. If supplies are available then.....

They are now $972 a pop!

Hatnlvr · 03-28-2023, 06:51 PM

Interested in pricing, I was just about to order a new valve cover LOL

nurburgracer · 04-06-2023, 05:41 AM

@deansbimmer, PM Sent for pricing

dfwashere · 04-06-2023, 09:27 AM

awesome info. sending info for pricing soon!

Savage_M3 · 04-06-2023, 10:52 AM

Sent a PM as well!

GORDON.M3 · 04-13-2023, 06:50 PM

Interested as well, pm me Dean!

BoostHog · 04-22-2023, 12:26 AM

Please PM me on this Dean my car is currently down and out for actuator and valve cover repair. Thanks!

deansbimmer · 04-22-2023, 06:11 AM

Thanks for all of the interest everyone. I've been getting a lot of messages about these covers and have shipped a few sets out to y'all.

We rework these in batches as time allows. Since each of the covers are unique and inventory constantly changing, I am working on a way to have a thread dedicated to their sale that won't bog me down with ad maintenance.

shimmy23 · 04-22-2023, 10:38 AM

so glad you're doing these again! great stuff here!

Leonardo629 · 04-29-2023, 07:52 AM

can you guys refinish the covers in a color finish like the OE?

deansbimmer · 04-29-2023, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo629

can you guys refinish the covers in a color finish like the OE?

We do a similar grey which is slightly more glossy with a slight wrinkle. We always prefer a textured finish to help cover minor imperfections in the substrate.

ronniem3 · 05-07-2023, 06:48 PM

Super interested! Let me know what to do be get this service done

Assimilator1 · 05-26-2023, 07:52 PM

Interesting, and wow a lot of work goes into refurbing them! That's not going to be cheap, but I'm guessing much less than new covers?
Pity I'm the wrong side of the pond for these (I assume it'd be much more shipping than bearings and bolts anyway!). Fortunately mine aren't too bad atm, and new gaskets seems to have sorted them, for now!....

02-23-2023, 06:00 PM	#23
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evotistic Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Any updates yet? I plan to replace my valve covers this summer, but this seems like a great option! Interested in pricing and options.
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Mvy Captain 540 Rep 979 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Peach iTrader: (0)	i wish this option had been available when I had mine replaced! Great job Dean and Mporium team! I used FCP euro to buy new ones at $850 a pop to give an idea how expensive the factory covers are. Going the FCP route is buy once cry once since you can lifetime return when it starts to leak again down the road. If supplies are available then..... __________________ Harrop Supercharger, BPM Tune, K/W Coil over kit, Stoptek BBK, Magnaflow exhaust, ear to ear grin everytime I drive...
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03-28-2023, 06:51 PM	#33
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04-06-2023, 05:41 AM	#34
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04-22-2023, 12:26 AM	#38
BoostHog Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Room for a few more. Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Please PM me on this Dean my car is currently down and out for actuator and valve cover repair. Thanks!
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04-22-2023, 06:11 AM	#39
deansbimmer BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3749 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (17) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 X5M [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thanks for all of the interest everyone. I've been getting a lot of messages about these covers and have shipped a few sets out to y'all. We rework these in batches as time allows. Since each of the covers are unique and inventory constantly changing, I am working on a way to have a thread dedicated to their sale that won't bog me down with ad maintenance.
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