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      03-19-2018, 06:18 PM   #92
vbelsky
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Phew, I was worried I'd see some bagged stance garbage when I read the title. Nice build!

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Originally Posted by jns_e85 View Post
Gasket selection matters! I have done numerous VCG on a variety of BMWs and when I did the valve adjustment on my M I also replaced the VCG. At a friend's recommendation, I got the Victor Reinz VCG. After installing it, there was a slow leak in the back off one of the half moons. Annoyed at myself, I reinstalled it, and it continued to leak. Then I tried again with a high degree of James May OCD on doing it proper, anddddd still leaked.

Pissed I ran to the dealer and bought an OEM gasket, and wouldn't you know it, no more leaks!
Elring or nothing.

Last edited by vbelsky; 03-19-2018 at 06:23 PM..
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