[AdrianE36]

In my own experience, I've went through 5 new Valvetronic gaskets since 2019:

Vaico- Came with the valve cover and started leaking after a month.

Victor Reinz- used RTV during installation and still leaked after a month

Genuine BMW- used rubber cement (would not recommend) and stayed leak free...for 6 months....I just cleaned up any oil buildup once a week for the next 2.5 years.

Elring- I switched to the eBay Mitzone aluminum valve cover 2 years ago and, much to my surprise, that gasket never leaked. When I had to replace my Valvetronic actuator back in February, it was still dry as a bone. Replaced it with another Elring gasket.

[Ayushm]

Originally Posted by The Nightman

Could you share some photos? Whenever I look up Mahle B32654, the photos show Victor Reinz that is apparently made in China:




I'm guessing this is Mahle "aftermarket" line

This is the only pic I got before installing. So far no leaks but it’s only been about a week

[The Nightman]

Originally Posted by AdrianE36

In my own experience, I've went through 5 new Valvetronic gaskets since 2019:

Vaico- Came with the valve cover and started leaking after a month.

Victor Reinz- used RTV during installation and still leaked after a month

Genuine BMW- used rubber cement (would not recommend) and stayed leak free...for 6 months....I just cleaned up any oil buildup once a week for the next 2.5 years.

Elring- I switched to the eBay Mitzone aluminum valve cover 2 years ago and, much to my surprise, that gasket never leaked. When I had to replace my Valvetronic actuator back in February, it was still dry as a bone. Replaced it with another Elring gasket.

Maybe your old valve cover was warped?

[AdrianE36]

Originally Posted by The Nightman

Maybe your old valve cover was warped?

I'd assume it was when I replaced it. But is it possible for the plastic cover to warp only a month after installation?

But honestly, I'm just glad it's not leaking anymore.