VCG Replacement in Philly Area

Cir14 · 05-08-2013, 09:19 AM

Hello Fellow Forum members,
The enviable has happened and I’m in need a VCG replacement and an oil filter housing gasket replacement. The dealer (Stealer) quoted me ~$1,200 to replace. Can anyone recommend an independent or BMW specific Mechanic that might have performed the same service on their car in the Philly Area. Have heard good things about Helix, but wanted to see if anyone else could weigh in on any experiences they might have had.
After searching the forum, I’ve found quite a few posts of pictures capturing that a VCG leak looks like and mine is similar to what I’ve found. The dealer says it’s not leaking but seeping which I’m assuming means that a bolt hasn’t broke yet giving me a little time to do some additional research.
While doing the VCG replacement I was considering replacing the plugs while it was in for service.
Additional suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated.
07 E90 328xi _ 83K
**Out of CPO & currently don’t owe any $$ & would like to keep the car for a bit longer, am I getting in over my head here?**
Michael

nissan · 05-08-2013, 11:50 AM

I'd recommend Helix as well, they do good work and are reasonable. Other option is VAC (hard to get appts sometimes) or German Auto Specialists in Plymouth Mtg (I find their rates to be higher than others).

If you have the time/tools, the OFHG is not a hard DIY. The VCG is more involved, so if you're not comfortable w/DIYing based on the writeup here, it's probably worth having a shop take care of it.

Cir14 · 05-09-2013, 08:40 AM

Nissan, thanks for the response! I'd rather have it performed by shop to prevent any issues in the future. I'm sure that I could DIY based on the write-ups and YouTube videos but don’t have the required tools or a good location to perform.

Has anyone had their VCG replaced recently in the Philly area? If so wherd u have it performed and what were your experiences.

Rmk392 · 05-09-2013, 08:57 AM

try calling autobahn-motorsports or dinardo ..both in horsham. I have autobahn checking my car out tomorrow

BlueBimmer · 05-09-2013, 10:47 PM

There's a great shop in horsham. I'll look them up and edit-post!!
I've been there and they are enthusiasts and really good...

BlueBimmer · 05-09-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueBimmer

There's a great shop in horsham. I'll look them up and edit-post!!
I've been there and they are enthusiasts and really good...

Found'em ....

http://www.autobahn-motorsports.com/

wilbur_the_goose · 05-10-2013, 08:08 AM

http://www.bimmerworks.com/ in West Chester.

Cir14 · 05-10-2013, 08:37 AM

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll let you know what I come up w/ in reguards to pricing in the upcomming days.

05-08-2013, 09:19 AM	#1
Cir14 Private First Class 1 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 11 328xi M-Sport Sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ambler pa iTrader: (0)	VCG Replacement in Philly Area Hello Fellow Forum members, The enviable has happened and I’m in need a VCG replacement and an oil filter housing gasket replacement. The dealer (Stealer) quoted me ~$1,200 to replace. Can anyone recommend an independent or BMW specific Mechanic that might have performed the same service on their car in the Philly Area. Have heard good things about Helix, but wanted to see if anyone else could weigh in on any experiences they might have had. After searching the forum, I’ve found quite a few posts of pictures capturing that a VCG leak looks like and mine is similar to what I’ve found. The dealer says it’s not leaking but seeping which I’m assuming means that a bolt hasn’t broke yet giving me a little time to do some additional research. While doing the VCG replacement I was considering replacing the plugs while it was in for service. Additional suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated. 07 E90 328xi _ 83K Out of CPO & currently don’t owe any $$ & would like to keep the car for a bit longer, am I getting in over my head here? Michael
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nissan Lieutenant 54 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC CP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (4)	I'd recommend Helix as well, they do good work and are reasonable. Other option is VAC (hard to get appts sometimes) or German Auto Specialists in Plymouth Mtg (I find their rates to be higher than others). If you have the time/tools, the OFHG is not a hard DIY. The VCG is more involved, so if you're not comfortable w/DIYing based on the writeup here, it's probably worth having a shop take care of it.
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Cir14 Private First Class 1 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 11 328xi M-Sport Sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ambler pa iTrader: (0)	Nissan, thanks for the response! I'd rather have it performed by shop to prevent any issues in the future. I'm sure that I could DIY based on the write-ups and YouTube videos but don’t have the required tools or a good location to perform. Has anyone had their VCG replaced recently in the Philly area? If so wherd u have it performed and what were your experiences.
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Rmk392 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 367 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	try calling autobahn-motorsports or dinardo ..both in horsham. I have autobahn checking my car out tomorrow
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BlueBimmer Enthusiast 45 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	There's a great shop in horsham. I'll look them up and edit-post!! I've been there and they are enthusiasts and really good...
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wilbur_the_goose Major 353 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Philly iTrader: (0)	http://www.bimmerworks.com/ in West Chester.
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05-10-2013, 08:37 AM	#8
Cir14 Private First Class 1 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 11 328xi M-Sport Sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ambler pa iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies guys, I'll let you know what I come up w/ in reguards to pricing in the upcomming days.
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