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E39 540 valve covers
Hello,
I was wondering if the valve covers from a e39 540 will fit up on my e34 540i. I have a line a set if they will. I would like to get them cleaned up and powder coated and us them for my so to be valve cover gasket work. Thanks for the help.
Johan
Grand Master
Well looking at realoem it shows that both versions of the M62 pre 9/98 & post 9/98 have different part numbers than the M60 valve covers.
Couldn't tell you what the difference would be between them and if you can slap M62 covers on an M60 as I've not seen them side by side to compare.
Cosmos Black/Black 1995 540iA M-Sport
BMW Individual Exclusive Edition, 1 of 65 total, 9/25/95 Build
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Yeah I seen that they had different part numbers also, i was just hoping I guess. They do look alike in the pictures I just dont have them in hand to try. ThanksOriginally Posted by bubba966
Johan
Major Contributor
Don't M62 valve covers have an oil cap on both sides where as on an m60 its on just one? Thats one difference (if I am right)
UK 1997 e34 540iA Touring, 1989 535i Sport - now sold, 1998 Mercedes CLK 200 Coupe
Major Contributor
I got my '01 540it two weeks ago. Then I left the country for two weeks. Just got back last night so I haven't check the engine compartment to make sure. But when I looked at the car during purchase inspection about a month ago, what I thought the additional oil cap (the same way you did) was actually the B+ battery positive junction and not an oil cap. Weird huh? I don't know if that is a good location for the B+ junction so close to ground.
'01 540it, 6/01
'03 325i 5 speed, 9/02
'10 535ix. 9/09
'10 mini 6 speed
'15 mini countryman 6 speed
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Well I was erm...close! Maybe its there because its near the ground? Would make it easier to jump start...
UK 1997 e34 540iA Touring, 1989 535i Sport - now sold, 1998 Mercedes CLK 200 Coupe
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