1999 328ic valve seal & cam shaft problems . . . $5800

[kpf]

Looking for some advice. 1999 328ic has only 47k miles. Have maintained it well, in accordance to BMW's inspection/service guide (including Inspection II 45k). Took it in for service due to low RPMs during idle & poor pick up. Dealer says it's a valve seal - cost to repair is $1800. After taking apart the engine to fix valve seal, certified dealer says it's an additional $3,800 to replace worn camshaft. Bunch of questions: has this ever happened to anyone else? are these 2 problems related? should it cost $5800? once the engine is torn apart to replace valve seal, what more labor is required to replace camshaft? am I being ripped off?

 

[Big Daddy]

I am not sure about the 2.8 but I know in the 80's BMW had a problem with soft camshafts in the big six engines. Seems early for a camshaft wear and awfully expensive. Talk to an independant shop and ask for a estimate on camshaft replacement for your car. Tell them you just want a ballpark estimate.

 

[Kenny2g]

I don't know too much about this paticular part of the car.....However, what i do know is that a car that has 47,000 miles on it, shouldn't be costing that much to fix. UNLESS THE CAR HAS A SALAVAGE TITLE. In my honest opinion, i think YOU'RE GETTING RIPPED THE F*UC% OFF