I have a N51 SULEV engine. Did my car originally come with a plastic valve cover as mentioned in the video? or was it originally made of some other material? For this particular item - the valve cover that you are selling on your site what is it made of?

N51 SULEV engines only came equipped with this updated plastic valve cover with an integrated PCV valve.

Dealer said my 2011 328i xdrive (N52N) has a leaking valve cover gasket. They are recommending replacing both the gasket and valve cover due to age/mileage and proneness to cracking. Looking to replace the gasket, but wondering if it is common to replace the valve cover due to age/mileage?

Dealers/shops generally replace the valve covers on 3-series and 1-series models because of how tight the engine bay is particularly in the back right corner where the DME box is located. It also has an integrated crankcase ventilation valve so between the tight fit which can cause the original cover to break coming out and the propensity for the crankcase ventilation valve to fail over time it does make sense to replace the valve cover at the same time when dealing with a valve cover gasket leak.

Would this be in any way compatible with the 06' N52 for use of the built-in PCV valve?

Hard to day. It should physically fit the cylinder head but other parts would require updating including the CCV line to the intake manifold.

Just replaced bmw 328i valve cover and it won’t start. I have code P1030 VVT Actuator Monitoring Position control, control deviation Bank 1. What does that mean ?

P1030 is a generic OBD2 fault code so unfortunately all it does it point to a certain condition on the Valvetronic motor system and does not provide specific needed data. A P1030 code could be caused by a faulty valvetronic motor, valvetronic eccentric motor harness is open or shorted, or Valvetronic eccentric motor circuit poor electrical connection. A full diagnosis of the system would need to be performed to determine the actual problem but based on the fault code it's for certain and issue on the Valvetronic control side of things.

2010 BMW 328i makes a loud whistling sound from the engine now a lot of people on forums and youtube videos have said that’s either the valve cover gasket or the PCV valve that’s built into the valve cover will replacing valve cover stop the whistling

If the PCV valve is defective it can cause a whistling sound. Usually this is due to a torn diaphragm. It would not be a bad valve cover gasket that causes this noise. However, there is no way for sure for us to say for sure on our end that the PCV valve is in fact your issue. Would recommend a thorough inspection and diagnosis before moving forward with a part replacement.

Hello FCP, What is the part number for the Valve cover Bolt itself. where you bolt it on going through the gasket holes itself when installing?

All but a handful of bolts are encapsulated. Would need more information as to which bolts are specifically needed. Please contact service@fcpeuro.com with a picture of your valve cover with information pertaining to the bolts that are needed.

It would be nice if in the online description you include the torque of the bolts.... actually for all parts; that will help our community of FCP clients.

The torque value is listed on the valve cover itself which reads 8.6Nm +/- .6Nm

(Continued) ...needed for this replacement?: “DOES NOT come with the following. No spark plug tubes were included Two aluminum torx bolts on the valve cover underneath the secondary air wasn't included Center hole 10mm bolt wasn't included either.“

We don't see a previous post mOnly the valve cover gasket and the outside perimeter bolts are included. Secondary air is only going to be relevant for the N51 variant. The N52 has a block off plate and will not require removal to service the valve cover. The secondary air is also secured with locking nuts, not bolts as the cylinder head is studded. Provided you are working on an N51 SULEV engine here are links to the following items where you can find pricing.<br> [11127558451](/products?keywords=11127558451) - Center Bolt (Priced each) [07119905949](/products?keywords=07119905949) - Secondary Air Valve Lock Nut (Priced each)<br> [11127575422](/products?keywords=11127575422) - Spark Plug Tube Seal (Priced each)<br>

My car 2009 328i E90 N52B30A WBAPH775X9NM31220 doesn’t come with integrated ccv valve on top of the valve cover. What will be the ccv valve part number for my car?

Your BMW 100% has an integrated PCV valve in the valve cover. All plastic N52 valve covers have a PCV valve inside them.

Are the gaskets included the genuine BMW or Victor Reinz?

Hello, the gasket would be Genuine BMW. The valve cover comes directly from a BMW dealer ensuring that it's a factory original part.