Original BMW V8 Valley Pan Cover with Seal, BMW 530i, 740i, 740iL, 840Ci, X5, and Z8 (1993–2003)

Covering the valley between the cylinder banks of BMW's M60 and M62 V8 engines, this Original BMW valley pan cover with seal fits the 1993–2003 BMW 530i, 740i, 740iL, 840Ci, X5, and Z8 Alpina. BMW calls the part a cap with seal, and the seal comes with the cover. It closes off the block from oil leakage at the valley and helps direct airflow around the engine. BMW has supplied this number since March 1995. It is made in Germany and sold as one cover.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

This cover replaced the earlier 11-14-1-736-105, and BMW marks the change as exchangeable retrospectively, so it fits engines that left the factory with the older number. BMW's parts data spreads it across two V8 families: the M60 in the E34 530i and E32 740iL, and the M62 in the E38 740i and 740iL, E31 840Ci, E53 X5 4.4i and 4.6is, and E52 Alpina V8 roadster.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 11-14-1-742-042
• BMW part name: Cap with seal
• Location: valley between the V8 cylinder banks
• Engines: M60 and M62 V8
• Production start: March 1995
• Supersedes: 11-14-1-736-105 (exchangeable retrospectively)
• Sold as: one cover with seal
• Made in Germany
• Warranty: 24-month parts warranty

Common Questions

Does the cover come with its seal?
Yes. BMW supplies it as a cap with seal.

Will it replace part number 11-14-1-736-105?
Yes. BMW marks the current number as exchangeable retrospectively.

What does the valley pan cover do?
It closes off the valley between the cylinder banks so oil stays in the block, and it helps guide airflow over the engine.

Fitment & Compatibility

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