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Thank you. Do you have a rough estimate on much it might cost to get my oil filter housing gasket and valve cover gasket replaced? I don't think I should try myself because I have no tools unless its a very easy job?

Thanks, I will do that. Where would you recommend me to go get this done and what sort of money would you expect them to charge for each job? I am south east Auckland.

Thanks for the reply, which gaskets need replacing? the ones I mentioned? Also what do you mean by 'if you pull a coil pack you'll be able to tell fast' sorry for my lack of knowledge. Do you think that the spark plugs and coils would have to be replaced if they are covered in oil? Thank you.

Hi everyone, I am completely new to this forum and new to owning a car let alone a BMW. I have no experience with cars. I have recently bought a 2007 BMW 130i which has done 106,000km with the N52 engine. When I start the car, I sometimes smell a burning smell and the idle is quite rough for a bit. There is also white smoke coming out of the driver side (RHD) of the engine which I have read is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket. However I think I might also have an oil filter housing gasket leak too and it seems pretty oily around that area. I've heard this can be catastrophic as it can derail the serpentine belt but the belt looks dry to me. I will add some photos. Am I right to think that the rough idle could be caused by oil getting into the spark plugs from the leaky valve cover gasket? Also is it safe to drive my car? Thank you all. IMG_2738.heic IMG_2740.heic IMG_2741.heic IMG_2742.heic