The N52 is revered as one of BMW's more reliable engines however, they are not without fault. As you now probably know if you are shopping for this part, the valve cover is one of the weak points in your engine, along with its?electric water pump (ES2777338). We recommend you replace your valve cover with a fresh, Genuine BMW valve cover when you start to see oil seeping out of your valve cover gasket. Often times, these plastic valve covers crack and cause a myriad of running issues.
This complete valve cover assembly includes a sealing gasket and engine cover mounts.
